Topic: Writing Learning Objectives Student Name: Saima Laghari Class: M.Ed. Project Name: “Young Teachers' Professional Development (TPD)" "Project Founder: Prof. Dr. Amjad Ali Arain Faculty of Education, University of Sindh, Pakistan

2. Saima laghari
Roll no 40
M.ed Evening
Topic: Writing learning objectives

4. What are learning
objectives?
• A learning objective is
statement of what student
will be able to do when they
have completed instruction.

6. • Learning objectives has three major
components.
1.a description of what students will
be able to do
2.the conditions under which the
student will perform the task.
3.the criteria for evaluating student
performance.

8. Why are learning objectives
important?
1. selection of content
2.development of an instructional
strategy.
3.development and selection of
instructional materials
4.include only one general learning out
come in each objective.

9. Key facts about learning objectives.
Blooms taxonomy
learning objectives according to the
cognitive processes involved in the mind of
learners.from lowest to highest there are,
1. knowledge
2. comprehension
3. application
4. analysis
5.synthesis
6.evaluation

11. Blooms taxonomy can be useful
resource in developing learning
out comes. The following are
action verbs that can be used for
various level.
Knowledge…recall , identify, recognize,
distinguish.
Comprehension…translate, extrapolate,
convet,
Interpret.
Application..apply , plan explain, operate

12. • Analysis…observe , compare
,outside, recognize.
• Synthesis…write ,plan ,build ,
organize ,theorize.
• Evaluation…verify ,assess , test, rank
,select.

14. Learning objectives should have
the following SMART attributes.
1.specific –objectives that are
clearly stated and consistent with
the goals of the curriculum.
2.Measurable- data can be
collected to measure student
learning.
3. Appropriate –for the level of the
learner.

15. 4.Realistic-objectives that are
do able.
5.timely-a target should be
groudend with in the time frame.

16. Extra tips to consider when
working with learning objectives
for learning.
• Align learning assessment with your
learning objectives.
• Remember to use specific and
measureable verbs when writing them.
• Make sure that your learning objectives
are appropriate for your learner.
• Ask yourself if your learning objectives are
achievable and realistic.

17. • Use simple language and keep
them short.
• If several , organize them in
subcategories.
• Focus on student behaviour.
• Use simple specific action verbs.

19. Students will be able to ..
• The following are example of learning
outcomes.
• 1.student will be able to collect and organize
clinical data.
• 2.students will be able to apply principles of
evidence –based medicine to determine clinical
diagnosis, and formulate and implement
acceptable treatment modalities.
• 3.students will be able to use technology
effectively in the delivery of instruction ,
assessment, and professional development.