Educationalthat
Educationalthat is a coined term in educational theory used to describe a hypothetical pedagogical framework. The name fuses “educational” with the deictic that to emphasize precise identification of what students are expected to learn and the referents those tasks point to. It is not an established discipline concept but a thought experiment used to discuss alignment among objectives, instruction, and assessment.
Core ideas of educationalthat include three pillars: clarity of learning targets (the that students should master),
Applications of the concept have been discussed in curriculum design, classroom planning, and educational technology. In
Critics view educationalthat as duplicative of existing frameworks such as backward design or outcomes-based education. They