Setting Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to: - Write clear learning objectives - Differentiate between objectives and outcomes - Use action verbs in lesson goals

What Are Learning Objectives?

Learning objectives describe what students should be able to do by the end of a lesson.

Good objectives are: - clear - measurable - achievable

Objective vs Outcome

Strong objectives use action verbs such as: - identify - describe - explain - compare - create - demonstrate

Weak Objective

Students will understand grammar.

Better Objective

Students will be able to use the past tense to describe yesterday's activities.

SMART Objectives

Good learning objectives are: - Specific - Measurable - Achievable - Relevant - Time-based

Practice Activity

Rewrite the following objective: "Students will learn vocabulary."

Example answer: "Students will be able to use 10 travel vocabulary words in conversation."