33. Because of the necessity to explain a taxonomy of objectives--each one leading to another set, and each of these requiring further definition-- educators and planners have developed at different times and in different places their own ranking of the various words available in English. Over time there has come some commonality of approach but there are still differences and it is important that those involved in planning realise that they are creating these taxonomies for their own convenience. In countries where English is not the first language, training of educators can be severely hampered by confusion and outright conflict over whether something is a purpose, aim, objective, outcome or goal. Which term is the larger and which the smaller and more concise is entirely a matter of habit, local convention and choice.
