Chapter 8 discusses curriculum goals and objectives. Figure 8.1 on page 212 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 agree with the text in that goals are general statements while objectives are specific. A goal may be that students will work with fractions wheras the objective would be that 100% of students will add and subtract fractions correctly. Both correlate with each other. The objective is more detailed and specific but they share a common understanding.
ReplyDeleteAnthony Wilson
My perception on goals and objectives is that I think they are pretty different. I think that a goal is something that is going to be set for a long term case. It is usually stated as something that a student must strive to reach over a period of time. In reference to a objective, I think is something that is going to be fairly specific. Objectives are points of interest that one can use to help reach a goal.
ReplyDeleteCurricular goals are very vague and general, while a curriculum objective is a somewhat specific task that a student should be able to do. Instructional goals and objectives get even MORE generalized. However, curricular goals are more of the "end" result of a year of education. A curricular objective is more specific in terms of time. An instructional unit may encompass one curricular objective, whereas several units may encompass only one curriclum goal.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading chapter 10 of the text, I feel like objectives are the specfic tasks that each students need to grasp or understand. Objectives are what the teachers are working to get the students to understand. Goals are broad overall tasks that help you accomplish or reach and understand the objectives.
ReplyDeleteI think goals should be more generally stated. They serve a purpose of the "big picture" where as the objectives are to be specific to know how what and how curriculum and instruction is determined and taught. I feel like the textbook gives you a good illustration by showing how the goals must be in place to determine your objectives. For example, as a teacher you want all your students to give a 110% and pass the SOLs. An objective would be like a pacing guide where you go over one or two SOLs and want your students to understand and know specifically what standards you covered. In our everyday lives we do this by having a plan to know what needs to be accomplished that day or week, but we do it one step at a time with objectives we set to accomplish these goals.
ReplyDeleteIsrael Easter
Goals are less specific in nature and will help us with the overall cuuriculum, while objectives are what we set in everyday classroom use. Both are extremely important to have though to ensure student success in the classroom.
ReplyDelete~ Jennifer Campbell
Goals are generalized statements that provided an overall picture of what you want to accomplish in the end. Objectives are specific critera that you want to meet that would indicate you have (or have not) met your goal. -- Marlin Campbell
ReplyDeleteGoals are intended to be broad and general expectations of the curricular program. Goals are not intended to determine achievement, but they relate to the aim of the curriculum. Curriculum objectives specify and refine the curriculum goals. They show the skills and knowledge that students are expected to demonstrate. The goal is a target and the objective is the bulls eye.
ReplyDeleteCurriculum goals are a generalized statments that curriculum planners wish to accomplish. Curriculum objectives are the specific, measurable means in which to accomplish the curriculum goals.
ReplyDeleteCari Braddock
Goals are a purpose or desired outcome that a school, state, etc. hopes to achieve. One example is to achieve a healthly lifestyle. An objective is more specific. It's outcomes are more specific and have to be in measureable terms. An example of this is that 95 percent of students will be able to add a two digit number before leaving second grade.
ReplyDeleteGoals are looking at things in a larger text, or the wanted outcome over a period of time. They are general and broad that is looking at the result of something without a great amount of detail of how to get there. Objectives are much shorter in context, detailed, and with a specific outcome in mind. I guess you could say the objectives are a shorter more detailed version of a goal.
ReplyDeleteJason M
Curriculum Goals is a purpose or end stated in general terms without criteria of achievement. Goals are over a period of time and are broad.
ReplyDeleteCurriculum Objectives is a purpose or end stated in specific, measurable terms. Objectives are shorter with a specific outcome.
Jamie Cain
Curriculum Goal is a purpose or end stated in general terms without criteria of achievement. They are broad and over a period of time.
ReplyDeleteCurriculum Objective is a purpose or end stated in specific, measurable terms. They are shorter with an outcome in mind.
Jamie Cain
While reading over chapter 8, I found the chapter to sound alot like an IEP for special education. I feel that goals must be attainable but vague. Objectives are behavioral and measurable and must pretain to the specifics of the goals to be met.
ReplyDeleteAs I read through chapter 8 it reminded me of the delopment of an IEP in special education. Goals should be attaihable but vague when it comes to development. On the other hand Objectives should be behavioral and measurable stating the specifics of the goal to be met.
ReplyDeleteGoals are more general and allow for interpretation on how to acheive those goals. Objectives on the other hand are specific and require a measureable outcome. Both are equally important in education, however goals can be spread out across many content areas and/or grade levels, while objectives are more content/grade level specific.
ReplyDeleteSamantha Reed
I agree that goals are looking at the big picture that is to be accomplished over a period of time. I perceive objectives to be more specific in what is to be covered and when to cover it. I think when looking at individuals, objectives help us to reach our goals.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read through Chapter 8 I found it interesting that the hierarchy of outcomes begins with the aims of education and ends with instructional objectives. I would have never said curriculum comes before instruction but now it all makes sense. The main difference I see between the curriculum goals and objectives is the curriculum goals are set with a broad ban to gain achievement through, no certain time or specific criteria and the curriculum objectives has specific measureable terms. Also the obejctives come from the goals that are set.
ReplyDeleteHeather Lankford
As most everyone else, I believe goals are more general and long-term. Objectives are short-term in nature and are more specific. Objectives are stepping stones for a goal.
ReplyDeleteJake Leonard
I also agree that a curriculm goal is a purpose or end stated in general terms without criteria of achievment. A curriculum objective is a purpose or end stated in specific, measurable terms. From curriculum goals, we derive curriculum objectives, and today it is very important that both the individual school's and the district's curriculum goals and objectives are coordinated with those of the state.
ReplyDeleteAmy Woodard
An objective is more specific than a goal. A goal can be very broad. An objective is nailed down to one or two items and can be graded or measured.
ReplyDeleteShane Reed
I agree, Goals are general statements of the direction in which you want you/your student's to be headed. (Example passing of SOL's.)
ReplyDeleteObjectives on the other hand, are more specific and related to a certain part of that goal.(Example achieving a score of a 70% on each SOL Section Test)
Melissa Ogle
I think of goals as general and more like long-range planning, attainable, but taking alot of time and effort to acheive. Objectives are small measureable steps to take in the path toward the ultimate goal. Both are very important to good instruction, we need to have a goal in mind prior to planning our specific lessons. Misty Zyvoloski
ReplyDeleteIt seems as if I agree with the rest in saying the two are very different. Goals being long-term broad statements of a students progress through a curriculum. With objectives specifically stating the scope and sequence on how that progress is to take place.
ReplyDeletezack dotson
Goals are broad and objectives are very specific and can actually be graded.
ReplyDeleteRoss Matney