Curriculum:

• What to teach (content),
• How to teach (instructional methods), and
• What to expect from learners (learning outcomes and assessments).

• Framework – Emphasises structure and intentionality.  
• Program of Study – Broadens the scope beyond a single course (e.g., a grade level, degree, or training program).  
• What to Teach (Content) – Standards, topics, and knowledge.  
• How to Teach (Methods) – Pedagogy, resources, and activities.  
• Expectations from Learners (Outcomes & Assessments) – Benchmarks for success. 

Curriculum framework:

The document gives the structure of the curriculum specifying how learning is organised.

Curriculum mapping:

refers to the process indexing or diagraming a curriculum to identify and address academic gaps, redundancies, and misalignments for purposes of improving the overall coherence of a course of study.

Scheme of Work (SoW):

A structured, long-term teaching plan—developed by curriculum authorities or educators—that translates the curriculum framework into manageable units. It specifies what content will be taught (topics/skills), the timeline and sequence for delivery, and the recommended teaching strategies, resources, and assessments for a term or academic session.

Progression Map:

A progression map is a scaffolded curricular tool that delineates the anticipated cognitive and skill-based development of learners within a specific discipline, structured as a sequential continuum across defined temporal phases such as terms, key stages, or academic sessions. 

A progression map Articulates Learning Trajectories that break down subject-specific knowledge, skills, and conceptual understanding into incremental, hierarchical milestones aligned with the curricular framework and or the Assessment and Board.

A progression map enables educators to design differentiated instruction, identify prerequisite competencies, and target gaps through responsive pedagogy.  

A progression map facilitates metacognitive Awareness and empowers learners to self-monitor progress via explicit success criteria and next-step feedback.  

A progression map enhances stakeholder Alignment and provides parents and the team with a transparent, shared reference for evaluating growth and intervention needs. 

Syllabus:

A syllabus is a clear, organised plan for a single course or subject. It includes:

• What will be taught: Topics, skills, and materials (in order).
• What students will learn: Expected knowledge and abilities by the end.
• How progress is checked: Tests, projects, or other assessments.
• Rules & deadlines: Grading, attendance, and needed resources.

Think of it as a course roadmap—showing where the class is going, how to get there, and how success is measured.

Note: A syllabus covers one course, while a curriculum includes all subjects in a program.