A learning objective should contain:
- Performance - a description of the measureable, observable behavior/attitude
- Good :)
- Be able to write alphabets
- Be able to draw lines
- Poor :(
- Be able to understand chemistry.
- Be able to appreciate music.
- Good :)
- Condition - a description of the circumstances under which the performance will be carried out
- Good :)
- Using a metric ruler
- Given a set of whole numbers
- Good :)
- Criterion - a description of the desired or appropriate level of the performance, indicating mastery of the objective
- Speed
- in or under two hours
- before March 1, 2013
- Accuracy
- within two inches of accuracy
- to the nearest whole number
- Speed
Activity 2
- Write down some of your actual learning objectives and share them with other participants.
- Examine and identify the three components in your learning objectives.
- Discuss how your objectives might be improved.
- List a few skills, knowledge, and attitudes that you want to produce in your students upon completion of an instructional unit.