The document discusses the formulation of course objectives, defining them as measurable statements outlining expected learner achievements. It emphasizes the importance of well-defined learning objectives, measurable through performance criteria and grounded in Bloom's taxonomy. Additionally, it highlights the critical nature of clear and attainable objectives in curriculum development, proposing the SMART criteria for effective objective formulation.

1. FORMULATION
OF COURSE
OBJECTIVES
Presented by,
Snehal S. Athawale
School of Social Sciences
Ph.D (Agri. Economics) 1st Year
COURSE CODE
EXT-603

2. What is a course objective?
•Objectives are statements which describe what the
learner is expected to achieve as a result of instruction.
• A course objective specifies a behavior, skill, or
action that a learner can demonstrate if they have
achieved mastery of the objective.
•Objectives need to be written in such a way that they
are measurable by some sort of assessment.
•Course objectives form the foundation of the class.

3. Goals vs Objectives
Describe the overall purpose of
the course within the larger
curriculum
Break down goals into measurable
behaviors that demonstrate competency
Ensure successful accomplishment of
course goals
COURSE GOALS
COURSE OBJECTIVES

4. What do good course objectives
look like?
Specific Precise Concrete
Measurable Competency
Based
Learner’s
perspective

5. What is a learning objective?
1. A learning objective is a clearly written statement that
specifies what the learner should be able to do after he
completes the course.
2. The learning objective describes what the learner will be
able to do after completing the course.
3. The conditions under which the learner will perform the
task
4. The criteria for evaluating learner performance

6. Performance involves using
and coordinating the
skeletal muscles including
vision, hearing, speech or
sense of touch.
PSYCHOMOTOR
Performance
involves specific
attitudes, beliefs,
emotions or role
expectation
Performance involves
factual knowledge,
comprehension,
application, analysis,
synthesis and
evaluation.
AFFECTIVE
COGNITIVE
Types of Learning Objectives

7. With what
requirements?
What are the standards
of acceptable
performance?
Who are the
learner?
Condition of
performance
Degree/criteria
Audience
What will the
learner be able to
do?
Observable
Behavior
Components

8. Formulation of Objectives
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical
classification of the different levels of
thinking, and should be applied when
creating course objectives.
Many instructors have learning
objectives when developing a course.
However, many instructors do not
write learning objectives. The full
power of learning objectives is realized
when the learning objectives are
explicitly stated.
Writing clear learning objectives are
critical to creating and teaching a
course.
Boom’s Taxonomy

9. Action Verbs used in framing objectives

10. SMART criteria for formulating objectives
Specific Measurable Acceptable Realistic Time related
The learning
objective is not
vague, but rather
describes
concrete
conditions and
clear results.
Based on the
formulation it can
be measured
whether learner
have achieved the
learning objective
Learner can
perceive the
significance.
Objective must be
feasible and
attainable within
the available
means.
Objective must set
a moment by
which time it must
have been
achieved. (Time
bound.)

11. REFERENCES
Bloom, B. (1984). The taxonomy of educational objectives:-- Cognitive Domain. NY: Longman
.
Chapter 3. Diagnosis, Formulation of Objectives and Selection of Content and Learning
Experiences. (n.d.). Retrieved February 07, 2018 from
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Kapur, Radhika. (2018). Formulation of Objectives in Curriculum Development.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/323694981_Formulation_of_Objectives_in_Curriculum_Development
Skilbeck, M. (1971). Preparing Curriculum Objectives. The Vocational Aspect of Education.
XXIII, (54), 1-7. Retrieved February 08, 2018 from
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/03057877180000011

12. —Stephen Covey
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective
People
“Begin with
the end in
mind”