Educational Program

An Educational Program is a learning program that develops learner knowledge (through structured instruction for learning objectives).

• AKA: Education Program, Learning Program, Instructional Program, Teaching Program.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) serve Learning Participants.
  • It can (typically) provide Knowledge Development.
  • It can (often) follow Curriculum Structure.
  • It can (often) use Learning Materials.
  • It can (often) assess Learning Progress.
  • It can (often) track Student Performance.
  • It can (often) issue Learning Certificates.
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  • It can range from being a Basic Course to being an Advanced Program, depending on its difficulty level.
  • It can range from being a Short Term Program to being a Long Term Program, depending on its program duration.
  • It can range from being a Required Course to being an Optional Program, depending on its program status.
  • It can range from being a Classroom Program to being a Distance Learning, depending on its delivery mode.
  • It can range from being a General Education to being a Specialized Training, depending on its content scope.
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  • It can include Practical Exercises.
  • It can offer Peer Learning.
  • It can feature Expert Instruction.
  • It can provide Skill Development.
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• Examples:
  • Academic Programs, such as:
    • University Degree Program, with credit requirements.
    • High School Program, with graduation requirements.
    • Elementary Education Program, with core curriculum.
  • Professional Programs, such as:
    • Teacher Training Program, for educators.
    • Technical Certificate Program, for specialists.
    • Language Learning Program, for language skills.
  • Special Education Programs, such as:
    • Gifted Education Program, for advanced learners.
    • Remedial Program, for learning support.
    • Adult Education Program, for mature students.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Recreational Activitys without learning objectives.
  • Social Groups lacking educational purpose.
  • Entertainment Events without instructional component.
  • Informal Learning without program structure.
• See: Learning Activity, Educational Objective, Curriculum Design, Teaching Method, Learning Assessment, Educational Certificate, Student Progress, Learning Environment, Educational Goal, Program Development, Learning Outcome, Program Evaluation, Educational Structure.

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