Chapter 8 discusses curriculum goals and objectives. The text shows a Hierarchy of Outcomes and distinguishes between goals and objectives. After reading this chapter, what is your interpretation of the differences between goals and objectives?
I feel that goals are broad and objectives are a more norrow plan to follow. Goals do not have to be measurable, but objectives should be measurable. Goals usually can be set for a longer time frame where as you want an objective to be where you have short to moderate time invested. I see a goal as less structured where as an objective is concrete.
A curriculum goal is a purpose or end set without specific criteria of achievement. An objective is a a purpose or end set with more measureable terms. Goals have no time restraints, whereas objectives may have some specific time considerations.
goal- general, no criteria of achievement, broad, the big picture objectives- specifics, accountable to measurement,may have a certain time frame to follow
Goals are very broad and encompassing the students as a group. They do not have an end or a criteria of achievement. Objectives on the other hand have a purpose or an end. They are measureable and normally have a degree of mastery that the students are expected to achieve.
I distinguished the difference between curriculum goals and curriculum objectives due to the differences in that objectives must be written in a way that they can be measured. Curriculum goals are set to meet objectives over a period of time and may need to be adjusted based upon data from the curriculum objectives.
Goals are the end result that you are striving for--the big picture. The objectives are the small strives you accomplish along the way to attain your goals. Accomplishing objectives gives us the confidence that we need, they tell us that we are step closer to achieving our goals.
Goals are very general and not measurable. Objectives are very specific and provide a way of being measured. Goals are very important, but in today's schools it seems as if the objectives are the end result!
I believe that goals are the whole dart board while objectives are the bulls eye. Goals can and most often times are very broad and objectives are to the point.
My interpretation is that goals are non-specific and are stated in general terms without being easily measureable. Objectives are more specific and are measureable.
Won't say anything new here; goals do not have specificity attached to them in terms of criteria of schievement, and objectives are the ends to the goals set. I do think, though, there should be some sort of discussion in the text about setting realistic goals.
Goals are broad and are desired; however, objectives are what must be achieved and they are easily measured. I believe that you meet objectives on your way to achieve your goals.
Goals are broad statements that state the outcome that you want to achieve and Objectives are the specific steps that you will take to get to the outcome.
This chapter was interesting for me to read since I have always used the words “goals” and “objectives” synonymously. As an art teacher in an alternative high school, my program focuses on the process more than on the product, so it is a little hard for me to filter out my line between goals and objectives. An example I can think of would be related to ceramics work. The goal is for students to create both functional and sculptural ceramics. The objectives come in with the technical use of the material, tools and how to connect pieces of clay together. Those are the details that can be assessed for understanding.
I view goals and objectives as goals are a broad range of a subject matter and the objective narrows the goal to a manageable way to break the subject up and measure what is going to take place with it.
Goals are open-ended very broad terms that one uses to be able to reflect on the end product. One can use objectives to build up their goals in measurable terms.
In special education we have annual goals in Individualized Education Plans and we also have short term objectives. The text similarly described goals and objectives. Goals tend to be broad and have the end in mind while objectives are more specific and used to attain the "big picture" goals.
Goals are broad, stated in general terms, and don't include criteria of achievement. Objectives, on the other hand, are stated in specific, clearly measurable terms. Curriculum objectives are derived from curriculum goals.
My interpretation of goals and objectives is quite simple. I feel that goals are what we strive to achieve, while objectives are the measureable points along the road to achieving that goal.
I feel that goals are broad and objectives are a more norrow plan to follow. Goals do not have to be measurable, but objectives should be measurable. Goals usually can be set for a longer time frame where as you want an objective to be where you have short to moderate time invested. I see a goal as less structured where as an objective is concrete.
ReplyDeleteA curriculum goal is a purpose or end set without specific criteria of achievement. An objective is a a purpose or end set with more measureable terms. Goals have no time restraints, whereas objectives may have some specific time considerations.
ReplyDeletegoal- general, no criteria of achievement, broad, the big picture
ReplyDeleteobjectives- specifics, accountable to measurement,may have a certain time frame to follow
Goals are very broad and encompassing the students as a group. They do not have an end or a criteria of achievement. Objectives on the other hand have a purpose or an end. They are measureable and normally have a degree of mastery that the students are expected to achieve.
ReplyDeleteGoals are general plans for improvement that are set as the ultimate end, but generally do not include ways to achieve them.
ReplyDeleteObjectives are the ways in which the goals can be reached.
Goals are the things we want to accomplish within a time period.
ReplyDeleteObjectives are what we will actually do to reach the goal.
I distinguished the difference between curriculum goals and curriculum objectives due to the differences in that objectives must be written in a way that they can be measured. Curriculum goals are set to meet objectives over a period of time and may need to be adjusted based upon data from the curriculum objectives.
ReplyDeleteGoals are the end result that you are striving for--the big picture. The objectives are the small strives you accomplish along the way to attain your goals. Accomplishing objectives gives us the confidence that we need, they tell us that we are step closer to achieving our goals.
ReplyDeleteIn my estimation, the easiest way to remember what the difference is is to say objectives are specific and measurable. Goals are more broad-based.
ReplyDeleteGoals are very general and not measurable. Objectives are very specific and provide a way of being measured. Goals are very important, but in today's schools it seems as if the objectives are the end result!
ReplyDeleteI see goals as long term plans. They can be very broad. Objectives are more focused and can be measured.
ReplyDeleteGoals describe what you want the end result to be after implementing objectives. Objectives are measurable and specific to the goal.
ReplyDeleteI believe that goals are the whole dart board while objectives are the bulls eye. Goals can and most often times are very broad and objectives are to the point.
ReplyDeleteGoals are broad and objectives are more specific and measurable.
ReplyDeleteMy interpretation is that goals are non-specific and are stated in general terms without being easily measureable. Objectives are more specific and are measureable.
ReplyDeleteGoals are general and my cross multiple discipline areas. Objectives are more specific and usually would apply to one subject area.
ReplyDeleteGoals are something you set and strive to achieve and objectives are measurements of outcomes.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the goals are more broad, what you hope to achieve overall. The objectives are the steps you take in order to achieve the goal.
ReplyDeleteWon't say anything new here; goals do not have specificity attached to them in terms of criteria of schievement, and objectives are the ends to the goals set. I do think, though, there should be some sort of discussion in the text about setting realistic goals.
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ReplyDeleteMy info is the same
Goals are broad whereas objectives are more specific. They are both essential in any instruction!
Goals are broad and are desired; however, objectives are what must be achieved and they are easily measured. I believe that you meet objectives on your way to achieve your goals.
ReplyDeleteGoals are broad statements that state the outcome that you want to achieve and Objectives are the specific steps that you will take to get to the outcome.
ReplyDeleteThis chapter was interesting for me to read since I have always used the words “goals” and “objectives” synonymously. As an art teacher in an alternative high school, my program focuses on the process more than on the product, so it is a little hard for me to filter out my line between goals and objectives. An example I can think of would be related to ceramics work. The goal is for students to create both functional and sculptural ceramics. The objectives come in with the technical use of the material, tools and how to connect pieces of clay together. Those are the details that can be assessed for understanding.
ReplyDeleteGoals are the big picture that the learners are working towards. Objectives are the measureable steps that help you to reach those goals.
ReplyDeleteI view goals and objectives as goals are a broad range of a subject matter and the objective narrows the goal to a manageable way to break the subject up and measure what is going to take place with it.
ReplyDeleteGoals are very general, whereas objectives are more specific.
ReplyDeleteMeasurable objectives lead to achieving goals. Without objectives, goals can be very difficult to reach or have.
ReplyDeleteGoals are very broad and not easily measured. Objectives are specific and measurable.
ReplyDeleteGoals are "the big picture" and objectives are the smaller steps to achieve those goals.
ReplyDeleteGoals are open-ended very broad terms that one uses to be able to reflect on the end product. One can use objectives to build up their goals in measurable terms.
ReplyDeleteGoals are the big picture. The objectives are the small measurable, assessed details of the goal.
ReplyDeleteIn special education we have annual goals in Individualized Education Plans and we also have short term objectives. The text similarly described goals and objectives. Goals tend to be broad and have the end in mind while objectives are more specific and used to attain the "big picture" goals.
ReplyDeleteGoals are broad, general, and may not be easily measured. Objectives are specific, detailed, and measurable.
ReplyDeleteGoals are broad, stated in general terms, and don't include criteria of achievement. Objectives, on the other hand, are stated in specific, clearly measurable terms. Curriculum objectives are derived from curriculum goals.
ReplyDeleteGoals are general and the big picture of everything and objectives are what can be measured.
ReplyDeleteA goal is an endpoint, an objective, the way in which we'll get there.
ReplyDeleteGoals are much more broad than objectives. Objectives are very specific and I feel objective are made to help reach the goals set.
ReplyDeleteGoals are broad general ends. Objectives are specific, measurable means of achieving those ends.
ReplyDeleteGoals are broad and provide a "big picture". Ojectives provide the precise means to meet those goals and can be validated.
ReplyDeleteBasically goals are broader and not measurable, whereas and objective is measurable.
ReplyDeleteMy interpretation of goals and objectives is quite simple. I feel that goals are what we strive to achieve, while objectives are the measureable points along the road to achieving that goal.
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