1. Writing Instructional Objectives
Module 5
Writing Instructional Objectives

2. Why set objectives? Form basis of instructional plan
Focus on what participants should value, understand, or do
Help participants understand what is expected of them
Means of measurement
State planned outcome (results)

3. Types of Objectives Affective (Attitude) Behavioral (Skills)
Cognitive (Knowledge)

4. In class activity:
Handout #7
Types of objectives

5. Characteristics of Learning Objectives
Objective & measurable (quantitative & qualitative)
Results-oriented
Focus on important aspects of job
Action-oriented
Written in terms of performance

6. Characteristics of Learning Objectives (continued)
Specific about what participants will be able to do
Describe participants’ behavior or performance
Specific about learning conditions
Indicate minimum acceptable level of performance

7. 3 Components to an Objective:
Performance - behavior that can be observed (What?)
Condition - circumstances of the activity (How?)
Criteria - degree of proficiency necessary to perform activity (How Measured?)

8. In class activity:
Create Learning Objectives for “Assessing Needs” training module.

9. Individual Activity:
Create Learning Objectives for your first training session.

10. See you Next Week!