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Understanding the necessity of performance objectives is essential for effective learning. These objectives help outline intended outcomes, setting clear expectations for students regarding the skills, knowledge, and attitudes they need to acquire. By specifying measurable criteria and utilizing the ABCD method (Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree), educators can ensure precise goals. This structured approach not only clarifies the path to achievement but also enables the evaluation of student accomplishments, leading to increased learning and better program assessment.
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Need for Performance Objectives • Identify intended outcomes • Students • Identify what is expected of them • Describe activities to accomplish • Outline criteria used to measure achievement • Can determine how much they accomplished • Increased learning when objectives known in advance
Need for Performance Objectives • Teacher • Provide blueprint • Define necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes • Stress content based on requirements • Program • Identify skills graduates should have • Provide basis for program evaluation
Objectives • Written in terms of student’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes • Do not define teaching or learning activities • Not all students will achieve all objectives – students learn at different rates
Characteristics of Objectives • Precise • Vague – know, appreciate, understand • Precise – define, describe, repair, analyze • Measurable • Use action verb
Sample Objectives • Which are complete, well stated, and precise? • The student will learn the major parts of the internal combustion engine. • You will outline the dietary requirements for an adult female who is moderately active. • You will be given a list of terms, and you will know all terms listed.
Criteria for Well Written Objectives • ABCD Objectives • Audience – “The student” • Behavior – action verb • Condition – circumstances • Equipment, supplies, or materials provided • Materials denied access • Setting performance demonstrated • Information provided • Degree – Mastery level/Degree of proficiency