Writing Objectives
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Writing Objectives“What the students
should be able to do at the end of a learning
period that they could not do beforehand.”
(Mager, 1962)
Brainstorm…
Take 5 minutes and think about the things you want to learn or see during your observation. List them as bullet points.
For example – Respiratory Therapy
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
Objectives… 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.
Qualities of specific learning objectives
Relevant Unequivocal Feasible Logical Observable Measureable
RELEVANTDefinition : having significant bearing on
the matter at hand. (www.meriam-webster.com)
Ask yourself does your objective pertain or have anything to do with your observation site?
UNEQUIVOCAL
Definition: leaving no doubt. Clear. Unquestionable. (www.meriam-webster.com)
Ask yourself is this objective crystal clear and obvious?
FEASIBLE
Definition: capable of being done or carried out. (www.meriam-webster.com)
Ask yourself is this objective possible?
LOGICAL
Definition: of, relating to, or being in accordance with logic .
(www.meriam-webster.com)
Ask yourself is this objective reasonable?
OBSERVABLE
Definition: capable of being observed. (www.meriam-webster.com)
Ask yourself is this objective able to be seen?
MEASUREABLE
Definition: to have a specified measurement. (www.meriam-webster.com)
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?
Objectives… 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
An example … 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
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***
Another example…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.
Assignment: 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!