Writing Effective Learning Objectives
Purpose of performance/learning objectives
• define what learners should know, do, or feel at
the end of a course or training
• can be performance of behaviorally based
Performance/learning objectives should include:
• description of performance
• criteria that meets performance
• any conditions important to meeting performance
Instructors should create learning objectives that are:
• specific
• measurable
• clear and easily understood
From these objectives, students should be able to:
• understand the purpose of assignments
• successfully complete assessments
• experiences successful learner outcomes
Cultural considerations:
Some cultures hold a different view of change where stating
objectives first may not be effective for the learning environment.
Here are some solutions for this situation:
• find out as much as you can about the culture
• discuss and emphasize performance/learning objectives
gradually
Rothwell, W., Kazanas, H. C., Palloff, R. M., Pratt, K.,
Smith, P., Ragan, T. (2002). Instructional Design. Wiley.
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