Meaning & use
objective learning
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Meanings
noununcountabletechnical
Learning that is measured by clear, external standards rather than by personal opinion or feeling.
Grammar: No plural; used as a mass noun.
Patterns
- objective learning in something
- objective learning about something
The school emphasizes objective learning, so students are tested against the same national standards.
In objective learning, teachers use rubrics to grade projects without considering personal preferences.
Researchers study objective learning to understand how people acquire skills that can be measured reliably.
noununcountabletechnical
A teaching method that focuses on clear, measurable goals and outcomes.
Grammar: No plural; used as a mass noun.
Patterns
- use objective learning
- apply objective learning
Many schools have adopted objective learning to make sure every child meets the same benchmarks.
The workshop introduced objective learning as a way to design lessons with measurable aims.
Objective learning can be contrasted with discovery learning, where students explore freely.
Common combinations
- objective learning outcomes
- The course lists objective learning outcomes such as 'write a clear paragraph'.
- objective learning environment
- An objective learning environment uses fair, consistent criteria for all students.
- objective learning assessment
- The university uses objective learning assessment to compare programs.
Synonyms and how they differ
- measurable learning
- Focuses on what can be measured, while objective learning stresses fairness and lack of bias.
- standards-based learning
- Refers to learning tied to specific standards; objective learning is broader and can include any unbiased method.
Opposites
Word family
- objectively adverb
- In a way that is not influenced by personal feelings.
- objectivity noun
- The quality of being fair and not influenced by personal opinion.
Commonly confused: objective learning or object learning?
objective learning vs object learning
Object learning means learning about physical things; objective learning means learning measured without bias.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'objective learning' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Objective learning involves fair, external standards, so option 1 fits. Option 0 describes subjective choice, option 2 is unrelated, and option 3 defines the opposite.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “objective learning”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.