This document provides a model for writing effective learning objectives using verbs related to clothing and fashion. The model, called the ABCD model, includes defining the audience, describing the desired behavior, specifying the conditions for performing the behavior, and stating the degree of expected performance. Examples are given for each part of the model for an objective about students creating a 3-minute clothing commercial using adjectives from a provided list of materials.
4. List
articles of
clothing
Summarize
information based
on ad from a
clithing store.
Respond
to questions
about your
favorite outfits
Select
your favorite
clothing items
from pictures
Check
appropiate
clothing items for
Cali’s weather
Generate
a model that describes
In/Out outfits.
Recognize
clothing items in
a conversation
Classify
plural and singular
clothing items
Provide
reasons to like a
particular
clothing item
Differentiate
clothing items by
looking at their
characteristics
Determine
which outfits can be
used for specific
events
Assemble
a clothing store
Recall
articles of clothing
mentioned in a
reading
Clarify
colors of clothing
items mentioned in
a conversation
Carry out
a survey to find
out about
popular outfits
Integrate
activities with
suitable outfits.
Judge
different
fashion trends
Design
a brochure to
advertise a clothing
line
Identify
words related to
female/male
outfits
Predict
kinds of clothing
your partner would
like to wear
Use
pictures of clothing
items to dress up a
figure
Deconstruct
stereotypes about the
way some people
dress
Reflect
on the usefulness of
clothing vocabulary
Create
a commercial for
a clothing brand.
Model adapted by: Willy S.
CCCA Cali, Colombia
Updated January, 2014
5. To write effective objectives you could use the ABCD model which include the following parts:
Part Description Example
A
AUDIENCE
Who is your audience?
Who is performing the action?
Students will be able to create a 3-minute
clothing commercial using adjectives to
describe materials from a list given in class.
B
BEHAVIOUR
Behaviours always use a verb or action word
Sometimes you will describe the product or the
result of the behaviour?
What will the student be able to do?
Students will be able to create a 3-minute
clothing commercial using adjectives to
describe materials from a list given in class.
C
CONDITION
Give the conditions in which performance will
occur
How will the student accomplish the task?
What information is given?
Students will be able to create a 3-minute
clothing commercial using adjectives to
describe materials from a list given in class.
D
DEGREE
Describe the minimum criteria for acceptable
student performance
How often?
How well?
Define expectations regarding accuracy, quality
and speed.
Students will be able to create a 3-minute
clothing commercial using adjectives to
describe materials from a list given in class.