Student Performance Objectives

1. Student Performance Objectives

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Characteristics of Objectives • Precise • Vague – know, appreciate, understand • Precise – define, describe, repair, analyze • Measurable • Use action verb

6. 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.

7. 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