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1. Writing Clear Syllabus Objectives

   Eastern Visayas State University College of Education Faculty Enrichment Workshop “Syllabus Enrichment” August 26, 2011
2. There are multiple ways to correctly write these: Students will interpret color coded resistors Students will be able to interpret color coded resistors Students will be interpreting color coded resistors Students will demonstrate interpretation of color coded resistors Forming objectives & activities
3. Verbs, Nouns, Progressives, Infinitives
4. Some Verbs Cannot Be Nominalized
5. The progressive (“ing”) form is more versatile
6. Excerpt from Syllabus: Objectives and Activites Should Not Be Redundant A. Specific objectives 1. State the importance and function of electricity 2. Understand electron theory 3. List three important characteristics of electric currents 4. Differentiate the types of electric circuits 5. Calculate electrical quantities using ohm’s law C. Indicators and suggested activities 1. Stating the importance and function of electricity 2. Understanding electron theory 3. Listing three important characteristics of electric current 4. Differentiating the types of electric circuits 5. Calculating electrical quantities using ohm’s law
7. For objectives, use ‘skill’ verbsFor activities, use ‘action’ verbs
8. Which are objectives? Which are activities? Improving a Syllabus ACTIVITY ACTIVITY A. Specific objectives 1. State the importance and function of electricity 2. Understand electron theory 3. List three important characteristics of electric currents 4. Differentiate the types of electric circuits 5. Calculate electrical quantities using ohm’s law C. Indicators and suggested activities 1. Stating the importance and function of electricity 2. Understanding electron theory 3. Listing three important characteristics of electric current 4. Differentiating the types of electric circuits 5. Calculating electrical quantities using ohm’s law ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE
9. OBJECTIVE-ACTIVITY MATE!
10. A. Specific objectives 1. State the importance and function of electricity 2. Understand electron theory 3. List 3 important characteristics of electric currents 4. Differentiate the types of electric circuits 5. Calculate electrical quantities using Ohm’s law C. Indicators and suggested activities 1. Stating the importance and function of electricity 2. Understanding electron theory 3. Listing three important characteristics of electric currents 4. Differentiating the types of electric circuits 5. Calculating electrical quantities using Ohm’s law IMPROVED SYLLABUSBefore: After: A. Specific objectives 1. Recall the importance and function of electricity 2. Understand electron theory 3. Memorize 3 important characteristics of electric currents 4. Differentiate the types of electric circuits 5. Interpret electrical quantities using Ohm’s law C. Indicators and suggested activities 1. Stating the importance and function of electricity 2. Diagramming electron theory 3. Listing three important characteristics of electric currents 4. Creating a chart of the types of electric circuits 5. Calculating electrical quantities using Ohm’s law
11. A. Specific objectives 1. Recall the importance and function of electricity 2. Understand electron theory 3. Memorize 3 important characteristics of electric currents 4. Differentiate the types of electric circuits 5. Interpret electrical quantities using ohm’s law C. Indicators and suggested activities 1. Stating the importance and function of electricity 2. Diagramming electron theory 3. Listing three important characteristics of electric currents 4. Creating a chart of the types of electric circuits 5. Calculating electrical quantities using Ohm’s law EVEN BETTER SYLLABUS (Specific activities, less redundant) A. Specific objectives 1. Recall the importance and function of electricity 2. Understand electron theory 3. Memorize 3 important characteristics of electric currents 4. Differentiate the types of electric circuits 5. Interpret electrical quantities using ohm’s law C. Indicators and suggested activities 1. Stating three applications of electricity and their sources 2. Diagramming electron theory and stating its relevance 3. Listing 3 important characteristics of electric current 4. Connecting bulbs in series, parallel, and series-parallel connections 5. Calculating the amount of voltage, current, resistance and power of an electric current
12. Reminder: Use Parallel Structure Using the progressive form: Mary likes hiking, swimming and bicycling Using the infinitive form: Mary likes to hike, to swim and to ride a bicycle OR Mary likes to hike, swim, and ride a bicycle
13. A. Students will be able to read about heavy metals, to list ten elements, and the periodic table will be familiarized B. Students will be able to read about heavy metals,list ten elements, and be familiar with the periodic table C. Students will demonstrate reading about heavy metals, to list ten elements, and to familiarize themselves with the periodic table Game: Which is Parallel? A. Students will be able to read about heavy metals, to list ten elements, and the periodic table will be familiarized B. Students will be able to read about heavy metals,list ten elements, and be familiar with the periodic table C. Students will demonstrate reading about heavy metals, to list ten elements, and to familiarize themselves with the periodic table
14. A. Students will complete the chart, be providing labels, and need to provide examples B. Students will complete the chart, will be providing labels, and will be providing examples C. Students will complete the chart, provide labels, and provide examples Which is Parallel? A. Students will complete the chart, be providing labels, and need to provide examples B. Students will complete the chart, will be providing labels, and will be providing examples C. Students will complete the chart, provide labels, and provide examples
15. Which is Parallel? At the end of the unit, students A. will demonstrate an understanding of resistor color codes, give an explanation of the significance of power ratings, and value the observation of safety B. understand resistor color codes, explain resistor power ratings, and observe safety Answer: both are parallel, but “B” may be clearer
16. Nominalized verbs Comprehend  Comprehension Apply  Application “Nominalized sentences may be grammatically and factually correct, but vague. Most humans learn best when they can form specific, vivid mental images — and verbs are more vivid than nouns.” – Dennis Jerz, Professor of English
17. Which is clearest? At the end of the unit, students will… A. be knowing cellular reproduction, working at the project, and compiling a list of resources B. study the steps of cellular reproduction, complete the project, and have a list of resources C. enumerate the steps of cellular reproduction, design a diagram project, and locate five resources
18. Which is clearest? At the end of the unit, students will… A. be able to identify different Filipino folk dances found in the MAPEH textbook B. demonstrate identification of different Filipino folk dances found in the MAPEH textbook C. identify different Filipino folk dances found in the MAPEH textbook
19. Which is clearest? At the end of the unit, students will… A. be able to identify different Filipino folk dances found in the MAPEH textbook B. demonstrate identification of different Filipino folk dances found in the MAPEH textbook C. identify different Filipino folk dances found in the MAPEH textbook
20. Four ways to enrich your syllabus USE “SKILL” WORDS FOR OBJECTIVES USE “ACTION” WORDS FOR ACTIVITIES USE A DIFFERENT WORD CONSTRUCTION TO HELP DISTINGUISH OBJECTIVES FROM ACTIVITIES BE CONSISTENT (USE PARALLEL STRUCTURE)