When writing learning objectives, pay attention to the details.
  • Outcomes vs. Process - Relate to intended outcomes, rather than the process for achieving them.
    • Poor :(
      • This course provides practice and feedback
      • To provide a lecture on World War II
  • Specific vs. General - Be specific so that they will help you make instructional decisions.
    • Fuzzy :(
      • Be able to think clearly
      • Understand discords
  • Measurable vs. Unmeasurable - Describe tangible outcomes that can be observed.
    • Good
      • Within 2 minutes
      • All 26 alphabets
  • Students vs. Instructors - Describe the students' performance rather than the instructor's performance.
    • Good :)
      • Be able to read a metric ruler.
      • Multiply two digit numbers
Activity 4
  • Make sure each of your learning objectives contains the three components (performance, condition, and criteria) and addresses the four important issues above.
  • Share your learning objectives with other participants and give each other feedback.