Correct Answer - Option 4 : Teaching objective
The term 'objective' is frequently used by educators and laymen as a synonym for 'goal'. Sometimes it can be replaced by 'aim' or 'intention' without appreciable loss of meaning. The two usages are often distinguished by either referring to general objectives (goals) or to specific objectives (intended learning outcomes)." To give an illustration, if 'good citizenship' is an aim of education, an objective of teaching a course in civics on citizenship could be to 'promote environmental awareness in children or more specifically to develop in them an appreciation of biodiversity, to develop an attitude in them to refuse to use plastic or other articles which cannot be recycled, to efficiently use water and electricity in their houses, etc.
Education is mostly a planned and purposeful activity. It must have clear aims and objectives, in view. An aim is a pre-determined goal that inspires the individual to attain it through appropriate activities. Educational aims are necessary for giving direction to the educational activity.
Objectives in education:
- All-round material and spiritual development of all people
- One of the objectives of teaching is that all the activities of the pupils should be focused on achieving the aim
- Cultural Orientations and development of interest in Indian Culture
- Scientific temper
- National cohesion
- Independence of mind and spirit
- Furthering the goals of socialism, secularism and democracy
- Manpower development for different levels of the economy
- Fostering research in all areas of development
- Education for equality
Hence, we conclude that the above statement is of teaching objective.
