Introduction to Developing Learning Objectives Course Introduction Go to Lesson Two Go to Lesson One

Course Introduction Course Overview This course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge required for understanding learning objectives. After successful completion of 2 lessons, you will be prepared to attend any course in which you will your new knowledge to writing learning objectives for your own classes. Go to Lesson One

Course Introduction This course allows you, the learner, to proceed at your own pace. You may go back and review or stop a lesson at any time. Assessments will not be graded; however, it is suggested that you complete them to ensure you are prepared to advance to a formal course in which you will write learning objectives. Use the navigation buttons on the right to move through the course. Go to Lesson One

Course Outline Lesson One: Definition and Purposes of Learning Objectives Assessment One Lesson Two: The Parts of a Learning Objective Assessment Two Go to Lesson One

Lesson Objectives The following objectives will be assessed: Correctly define the term “Learning Objective”. Identify at least 3 purposes of learning objectives. Given a list of objectives, select the objective that is written properly. Begin Lesson One

Definition and Purposes of Learning Objectives Lesson One Assessment

Lesson One: Definition DEFINITION: A learning objective is a statement that describes the exact behavior that you want the students to exhibit to show that they have mastered the course content. Lesson One Assessment

Lesson One: Objective Examples Here are some examples of learning objectives: Given a timesheet and a record of an employee’s attendance in a two- week period, the student will complete the timesheet with no errors. Given a list of terms and definitions for computer security, the student will match the terms and definitions with 80% accuracy. Given a simple sentence, diagram it by placing the subject, predicate, gerund and modifiers in the correct positions. Lesson One Assessment

Lesson One: Purposes of Objectives Why do we need learning objectives for our training? –To provide a focus for instructional content –To provide a focal point for selecting media, instructional strategies and tactics –To provide a means to assess the students’ knowledge, skills or performance in relation to a task –To provide a focus for evaluation of the training program and materials –To communicate to the students the intended learning and the expected performance Lesson One Assessment

What is a learning objective? Lesson One Assessment c. A description of what the instructor should do to help students master content b. A description of what you want the student to do to demonstrate mastery a.A description of the overall goal of a course Click here for answer

What is a learning objective? Lesson One Assessment c. A description of what the instructor should do to help students master content b. A description of what you want the student to do to demonstrate mastery of content a.A description of the overall goal of a course Go back to Lesson One Next Question

All of these are purposes of learning objectives, except: Lesson One Assessment d. To provide a focal point for selecting media, instructional strategies and tactics c. To provide a means to measure student throughput b. To provide a focus for evaluation of the training program and materials a.To provide a focus for instructional content Click here for answer

All of these are purposes of learning objectives, except: Lesson One Assessment d. To provide a focal point for selecting media, instructional strategies and tactics c. To provide a means to measure student throughput b. To provide a focus for evaluation of the training program and materials a.To provide a focus for instructional content Go back to Lesson One Go to Lesson Two

The Parts of a Learning Objective Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Parts of a Learning Objective Learning Objectives have three parts: Remember C-B-S! ondition Statement ehavior Statement tandard Statement C B S Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Behavior Statement Behavior Statement Describes exactly what the student must do to show he/she has learned Contains one action verb The action must be observable and measurable Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Behavior Statement Behavior statement examples –Calculate the average of the numbers –Translate the sentence into Spanish –Measure the length of the board These actions are observable and measurable! Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Behavior Statement Behavior statement non-examples –Understand how to calculate averages –Appreciate the beauty of the Spanish language –Know various measurement techniques These actions are NOT observable and measurable! Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Condition Statement Condition Statement Lets the student know what resources will be available when performing the behavior Should mirror what is available on the job as closely as possible Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Condition Statement Usually written as “Given a…” or “Using a….” Should mirror what is available on the job Examples of resources: –Job aids –Manuals –Equipment –References –People Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Condition Statement Examples –Given a list of numbers and a calculator… –Given a sentence in English and an English/Spanish dictionary… –Using a metric ruler… Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Standard Statement Standard Statement Describes the criteria used to determine successful completion of the action in the behavior statement Can have as many standards as apply to the job Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Standard Statement Type of StandardExample Rate40 words per minute ErrorNo more than 2 errors per page TimeWithin 10 minutes PrecisionTo within 1/8 th of an inch QuantitySo that 5 widgets are completed Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Lesson Two: Standard Statement Type of StandardExample PercentageWith an accuracy of 90% StepsWithin 5 steps MaterialWith less than 5% waste RegulationsIn accordance with Regulation SafetyWhile wearing a mask and gloves Go back to Lesson One Lesson Two Assessment

Which of the following is a properly written objective? Lesson Two Assessment a. Given a ruler, measure the height of the chair. b. Given examples of various types of poems, appreciate how each type is a personal expression of emotion. c. Given a calculator and invoice statements for a customer, correctly calculate the customer’s bill. d. After completing this workshop, write a learning objective for your class. Click here for answer

Which of the following is a properly written objective? Lesson Two Assessment a. Given a ruler, measure the height of the chair. b. Given examples of various types of poems, appreciate how each type is a personal expression of emotion. c. Given a calculator and invoice statements for a customer, correctly calculate the customer’s bill. d. After completing this workshop, write a learning objective for your class. No standard Not observable & measurable Condition is not found on the job; no standard

Course Conclusion Congratulations! You have completed the Introduction to Developing Learning Objectives course. Don’t forget to register for a follow-on Learning Objectives development course so you can write your own objectives. Click on the browser back arrow to return to the Web site