Take 5 minutes and think about the things you want to learn or see during your observation. List them as bullet points.
A breathing machine Types of patients Giving medicine What parts of the hospital they work in Suctioning a patient Taking blood from a patient CPR The vest
Are very specific. This means they should describe exactly what you would like to expect to do or learn. Objectives are outcome based. This means that the objective is going to state what the learner should be able to do AFTER the observation is complete.
Relevant Unequivocal Feasible Logical Observable Measureable
Definition : having significant bearing on the matter at hand. ( Ask yourself does your objective pertain or have anything to do with your observation site?
Definition: leaving no doubt. Clear. Unquestionable. ( Ask yourself is this objective crystal clear and obvious?
Definition: capable of being done or carried out. ( webster.com) webster.com Ask yourself is this objective possible?
Definition: of, relating to, or being in accordance with logic. ( Ask yourself is this objective reasonable?
Definition: capable of being observed. ( Ask yourself is this objective able to be seen?
Definition: to have a specified measurement. ( In this case they are the specific measures we use to determine whether or not we are successful in achieving the goal. Ask yourself is this objective able to be measured?
Should have a few key components: - An Audience or subject (in your case YOU) - An Action Verb -A Direct Object (subject + verb + what? or who = direct object) -Criteria
Upon completion of my observation experience, I will be able to describe four different medical conditions treated by the physician. Who is the subject? ›I›I What is the action verb? › Describe What is the direct object? › Four different medical conditions treated by the physician. ***ALWAYS USE A SPECIFIC NUMBER and SPELL OUT THE NUMBER***
Upon completion of my observation experience, I will be able to explain a surgical procedure performed by the physician. Who is the subject? › I What is the action verb? › Explain What is the direct object? › A surgical procedure performed by the physician.
Define List Memorize Name Recall Record Relate
Describe Discuss Explain Express Identify Locate Recognize Review
Apply Demonstrate Illustrate Interpret Practice Translate Use
Analyze Calculate Compare Contrast Differentiate Solve Test
Arrange Collect Construct Design Organize Plan Propose
Appraise Assess Compare Measure Score Select Estimate
Write a rough draft of four objectives. Refer back to your “brainstorming” for ideas. Make sure to put your name, class period, and site on the top of your paper Use the following introductory statement, “Upon completion of my observation, I will be able to: “ – This covers your audience or subject Worth 10 points and DUE TOMORROW!
“The goal is where we want to be, objectives are how we get there” (