fundamentals of learning objectives
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Learning Objectives
Fundamentalsof
A learning objective is a statement, in specific and measurable terms, that describes what learners will be able to do on completion of the training.
Correct and Incorrect Usage of LOs
"This course will...“
"Today I plan to..."
"By the end of this program,
you will be able to...“
"By the end of this course,
you will be able to..."
3 Components of Learning Objectives
Performance A description of what the learner is expected to do
Condition The conditions (environment) under which the learner is expected to perform
Criteria The level of performance to be achieved for the learner to be considered competent
Bloom’s TaxonomyIn 1956, Benjamin Bloom, an American educational psychologist developed a taxonomy that is widely used to set performance-based learning objectives for training programs.
Action verbs:
Remembering
Understanding
Applying
Analyzing
Evaluating
Creating
Define, List, Recall, Recognize, Identify, Name
Explain, Infer, Match, Compare, Distinguish, Summarize, Expand, Classify, Calculate, Describe, Interpret, Outline
Classify, Demonstrate, Execute, Solve, Use, Implement
Appraise, Compare, Contrast, Formulate, Examine, Test, Sequence, Structure Appraise, Check, Critique, Judge, Monitor, Rate, Prioritize, Verify Change, Combine, Design, Formulate, Invent, Improve, Generate, Plan, Predict, Produce, Compile
Why Use Learning Objectives?Learning objectives set the stage for training development. They help training managers or learning and design professionals decide the course of action to take to complete the training program.
Using learning objectives helps define the:
Scope of the course Instructional strategy Evaluation methodology Course cost and duration
How to Set Learning Objectives
While writing learning objectives , ensure alignment between the learning objectives, content, and assessments.
Based on the learning objectives, we choose the training content and design assessments to make sure learners are tested on what they are expected to learn and not something different.
• Learning objectives should clearly define the knowledge and skills learners would acquire at the end of the course.
• Training content is chosen and geared towards helping learners meet the learning objectives.
• Assessments will measure the extent to which the learning objectives are met.
3 Steps to Write Learning Objectives
A Stem is the introductory phrase that addresses learners and sets the context – it tells them when they will achieve the objectives
It is an introductory phrase that addresses learners and sets the context – it tells them when they will achieve the objectives.
We need to add the action verb that specifies the expected performance.
We need to specify the process, procedure, or action learners will be able to perform after the course.
Before we leave, let us quickly recap what we have learned.
A learning objective is a statement, in specific and measurable terms, that describes what learners will be able to do on completion of the training.
Components of learning objectives:• Performance• Condition • Criteria
6 levels of the cognitive domain:• Remembering • Understanding • Applying
Steps to write learning objectives:• Create a stem• Add a verb • Determine the outcome
• Analyzing • Evaluating • Creating