how to write learning objectives

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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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