Transcript Instructional Objectives

Objectives
• Describe what students are expected to
be able to do
Ex) When given a stick, be able to beat a
dead horse
• Different from course description –
which tells what a course is about
Ex) Review the many instructional media
resources that are available to classroom
teachers
Identify the objective
• Prepares students to meet the needs of
all learners in the classroom, including
those with special needs and the
exceptional learners.
• Design a curriculum which will meet
most of the instructional needs
represented in the classroom.
3 parts to an Instructional Objective
• Performance
• Conditions
• Criteria (Assessment)
Performance
• Describes what the learner is expected
to be able to DO
• Visual – You must be able to observe a
behavior
Ex) Dance, interview, sing, write
• If overt behavior is expect (identify)
use a visible behavior when writing the
objective (circle)
• If the statement doesn’t have a visible
performance it is NOT an objective
Identify the Objective
• Be able to create a watercolor
painting using impressionistic
technique.
• Be able to develop an appreciation
for abstract art
Identify the Objective
• Be able to create a watercolor
painting using impressionistic
technique.
• Be able to develop an appreciation
for abstract art
Performance verbs describe
something you do NOT an internal
state of being
Ex) Draw a picture vs. Develop a
positive attitude towards classical
music
Choose the performance verbs
Stating
Writing
Valuing
Drawing
Listing
Appreciating
Internalizing
Smiling
Choose the performance verbs
Stating
Writing
Valuing
Drawing
Listing
Appreciating
Internalizing
Smiling
Conditions
• Describes the condition under which the
performance is expected to occur
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Ex) Using PowerPoint software…
Without the aid of lecture notes…
Given a chart of the Periodic Table…
Using a graphic calculator…
Only use conditions when –
• Learners are expected to use something special
when performing a task
– Ex) A manual, a ruler, a tool, a form
• Learners are prohibited from using something
when completing a task
– Ex) calculator, notes, book
• Learners have to perform the task under special
conditions
– Ex) time restraints, in front of an audience, in a
cockpit
Identify the part of the objective
which is the condition
Given a list of significant political
figures, be able to identify the current
cabinet leaders.
Identify the part of the objective
which is the condition
Given a list of significant political
figures, be able to identify the current
cabinet leaders.
Identify the part of the objective
which is the condition
Identify the composer of a piece of
classical music from a list of famous
musicians.
Identify the part of the objective
which is the condition
Identify the composer of a piece of
classical music from a list of famous
musicians.
Criterion (Evaluation)
Describes the level of competence
that must be reached
Ex) Be able to correctly solve 20 out of 30
multiplication problems in a five minute
time frame.
Common Criterions
• Speed (within a time frame)
• Accuracy (how correct?)
• Quality ( instructor determines)
Hey Gofer Trick
“Hey Gofer, I want you to
figure out if this person has
achieved __________, Look
for this…”
Another key question to ask
How well does the learner have
to perform to achieve the
objective?
Identify the criterion
Given a compass, telescope, and
an astrological chart be able to
identify 10 major stars,
Identify the criterion
Given a compass, telescope, and
an astrological chart be able to
identify 10 major stars,