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Writing learning objectives

L M Ferguson1

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.

Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
|May 21, 1998
PubMed
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Writing clear educational objectives can be challenging for educators. This guide explores methods for creating effective learning objectives across all three domains of learning to improve planning and evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Curriculum Development
  • Instructional Design

Background:

  • Educators recognize the importance of learning objectives for effective session planning and outcome evaluation.
  • Despite their acknowledged value, educators frequently encounter difficulties in formulating precise educational objectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and present methods for writing effective educational objectives.
  • To address the common frustrations educators experience when developing learning objectives.
  • To cover objective-setting strategies within the three primary domains of learning.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of instructional design principles.
  • Analysis of best practices in educational objective formulation.

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  • Categorization of objective-writing techniques by learning domain (cognitive, affective, psychomotor).

    • Main Results:

    • Provides practical strategies for writing measurable and meaningful educational objectives.
    • Offers guidance tailored to the specific characteristics of the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.
    • Demonstrates how well-defined objectives enhance both the teaching and learning processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective objective writing is a learnable skill crucial for educational success.
    • Utilizing domain-specific methods can significantly improve the quality and utility of educational objectives.
    • Clear objectives empower educators to design targeted instruction and accurately assess learning outcomes.