Educational aims are stated in general levels in order to provide orientation

to the main emphasis in education al programs. The educational objectives however, are more specific which describes behaviors or programs to be attained in a particular unit, a subject matter, course, educational level program. The function of the educational objective is to guide the making of curriculum decisions on what to cover, what to emphasize, what to select, and

which learning experience to stretch.

 

Guidelines in the Formulation of Educational Objectives

1. Educational objectives must be clearly conceived and clearly stated.

2. A statement of objectives describes both the kind of behavior expertise and

the content or the context on which the behavior is applied.

3. Complex educational objectives need to be stated analytically and

specifically enough so that there is no doubt as the kind of behavior

expected.

4. Educational objectives should also be so formulated that there is clear

distinctions among learning experiences required to attain different

behaviors.

5. Educational objectives should be developmental, representing roads to

transfer rather than terminal points.

           

Sources of Educational Objectives

1. Objectives are derived from felt needs, social values and ideals.

Educational objectives must emerge from continuous studies of contemporary society, changing conditions, and trends, society, social values, and ideals in the growing needs and demands.

2. It is derived from studies and researches.

 

Educational Objectives in the Philippines

In the Philippine Educational System, the fundamental aims of education

are provided in Sec. 3 if Article XIV of the 1987 constitution which states that:

1. Educational institution shall include the study of the constitution as

prescribed in the curriculum.

            2. They shall inculcate patriotism and nationalism, foster love of humanity

and respect for human rights. Teach the rights and duties of citizenship

stronger than ethical and spiritual values, develop moral character and

personal discipline, encourage creative thinking and technological

knowledge and promote vocational efficiency. Article II Sec. 17 states that

the state shall priority to education, science and technology, arts culture and

sports. Article XV also states that “The state recognizes the Filipino family

as the foundation of the nation.

By: Mr. Reynante J. Diwa | T-II | Limay National High School