| Learning objectives should be stated in terms that
require an action on the part of students. Objectives stated in a form that does not
allow observative behavior means that we cannot actually assess whether or not a student
meets those criteria, and students cannot measure whether or not they have met those
criteria. Participating in the activity below will help
you to develop behavioral objectives that students can be expected to follow and
comprehend.
 What is the purpose of your course? (for example,
self-enrichment, degree program, core course, etc)
What are the likely characteristics of students in
the class?
What are the general topics students will be
expected to learn?
List ONE specific Learning
Objective for your course. Use the ABCD model.
Now, list what
students would be expected to do to demonstrate they had mastered this Objective. Use the verbs in this list to help you associate the skill with what the
student does.
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3.
What instructional strategies and learning
activities do you use in your face-to-face class to help students organize and learn the
material for the objective named above? How do you provide feedback? How do you
assess their learning?
How can technology assist you to perform the same
activities or to introduce different activities to accomplish what you do in the
traditional classroom? How would you provide feedback? How would you assess their
learning?
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