educational objective

[/ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃənəl əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
nounpl: educational objectives
objetivo educacional
1. A specific, measurable goal or outcome that students are expected to achieve by the end of a lesson, course, or educational program
The educational objective of this unit is for students to understand the causes of World War II.
O objetivo educacional desta unidade é que os alunos entendam as causas da Segunda Guerra Mundial.
2. A clearly defined statement describing what learners should know, be able to do, or demonstrate after instruction
Each lesson plan should include clearly defined educational objectives aligned with curriculum standards.
Cada plano de aula deve incluir objetivos educacionais claramente definidos alinhados com os padrões curriculares.
3. The intended purpose or aim of an educational intervention or instructional strategy
The primary educational objective of this interactive game is to improve students' critical thinking skills.
O objetivo educacional primário deste jogo interativo é melhorar as habilidades de pensamento crítico dos alunos.
In Brazilian educational contexts, 'objetivo educacional' is fundamental to the pedagogical approach, particularly since the introduction of the National Common Curricular Base (Base Nacional Comum Curricular - BNCC). Educational objectives are central to lesson planning and student assessment. In the USA, this term is widely used in K-12 and higher education institutions, often appearing in course syllabi and curriculum documentation. The concept aligns with competency-based education frameworks that have gained prominence in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
learning objectivelearning outcomeinstructional goallearning goaleducational goalperformance objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
educational obstaclelearning barrier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo educacional
Most common and formal usage in educational contexts
Brazil - Institutional
objetivo de aprendizagem
Increasingly used in modern Brazilian educational documents and frameworks
Portugal
objetivo educacional
Standard usage in Portuguese educational systems; sometimes 'objectivo' in older documents
Brazil - Informal
meta educacional
Less formal alternative commonly used in casual educational discussions

Related Words

curriculumassessmentlearning outcomeinstructional designcompetencypedagogylesson planeducational standard

Related Idioms & Phrases

to set educational objectives
to achieve educational objectives
to align with educational objectives
to meet educational objectives
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