how to write learning objectives
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HELLO.
TONIGHT
HOW TO WRITE A
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
After This Lesson,
You Will Be Able
To Write
Learning
Objectives
What What do you currently know about Learning Objectives?
In your note books,write down 3 facts that you
may already know.
We’ll come back to that later.On your notepad, write down 3 facts that you already
know. We'll come back to this later.
What Is A Learning Objective?
A statement that describes what the learner will be able to do by the end of the lesson or training.
Serves as guidelines for content, instruction and evaluation
Learning Objectives Should Be SMART
Attainable
Measurable
Specifi
cRelevant
Transferable
A SPECIFIC learning objective describes detailed information rather than general information.
Which Objective is SPECIFIC?
1. Learn about proper nutrition2. List the 4 basic food groups in Canada’s Food Guide
2. Describes specific information learner will be able to list.
Answer
Learning objectives that you can observe are MEASURABLE .
Pick which one is MEASURABLE.
1. The learner will be able to explain the elements of quantum physics
2. The learner will be able to grasp the significance of quantum physics
1. Explaining can be observed .
Answer
Measurable VerbsObservable VerbsDefine IndicateDescribe
Non-Observable VerbsKnow UnderstandLearn
ATTAINABLE means you can complete the learning objective within the existing time and classroom constraints.
Which of the following is ATTAINABLE in a one hour class?
1. Writing a sequel to War and Peace2. Writing a learning objective
2. Writing a Learning Objective can be completed in an hour.
Answer
Learning objectives are RELEVANT when they meet the training needs of the learners.
When writing RELEVANT objectives, consider:
Learners’ levels of education, experience & age
Learners’ job titles and job descriptions
Which of the following Learning Objectives do you believe is NOT RELEVANT when teaching someone how to change a tire?
1. The learner will be able to identify the make and model of several cars.
2. The learner will be able to demonstrate how to properly change a tire.
1. The learner will be able to identify the make and model of several cars.
Answer
TRANSFERABLE means the learning objectives describe what learners need to know, do, or make when on the job.
2. The learner will be able to design the blueprint for a bird house.
Answer
Those are the SMART elements.
Recap: SMART Objectives
SpecificMeasurableAttainableRelevantTransferable
– details– observable
– achievable– realistic
– on the job
Now take a minute to reflect back to the 3 points you wrote about Learning Objectives.
Do you still agree? Disagree?
Explain why.
Using the SMART principles, create a learning objective for the following 3 topics:
1.Changing a diaper
2.Creating a paper airplane
3.Making a sandwich
Hand in your 3 objectives to your manager
Tune in next week for our lesson on Developing Training Materials
For further reading, check out sites below and be sure to follow us on http://www.sc.edu/cte/learningoutcomes/
http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/oie/documents/assesments/Blooms%20Level.pdf
Sourceshttp://www.sc.edu/cte/learningoutcomes/
http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/oie/documents/assesments/Blooms%20Level.pdf
http://www.slideshare.net/MasterCertifiedTrainers/the-smart-way-to-write-learning-objectives-10356500?qid=8eb9d1ab-7d89-4294-86b6-bc4d280ad19c&v=default&b=&from_search=1
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Katie CaravaggioSoma DasGaye Rubens
DONE.