Learning objectives
The learning objectives you select should clearly and concisely express the performative outcomes of your course. Keep in mind that effective learning objectives use action verbs that tie to Bloom's Taxonomy, and they result in actions that are measurable and tie directly to the course unit or the entire course.
Here's a process for writing learning objectives:
- Identify what you want the student to be able to do
- Identify the level of knowledge on Bloom's Taxonomy
- Select a verb that ties to a measurable, observable action
- Add criteria to refine the outcome so that it has qualitative or quantitative specifics
Keep in mind that some authors have critiqued the over-adherence to Bloom's Taxonomy, especially the levels of learning. Even if you have issues with Bloom's Taxonomy, it's a useful tool because it helps you ensure that you are focusing on clear, measurable outcomes and the activities that help provide evidence of learning.
Let's review Bloom's Taxonomy. As you may remember...
