What are Question Set Learning Objectives?
Learn how Learning Objectives describe the action and knowledge that is expected to be acquired outside of the learning experience.
Objectives should follow the format of:
- What the learner does (verb) with what knowledge (object) to accomplish 'what' outside the learning experience (application).
In order to make Learning Objective construction easier, a defined list of verbs has been provided based on the Thinking Skill Level that is selected.
The following table shows some examples of Learning Objectives that follow the basic leading statement: By the time the learners achieve mastery in this set, they will:
Thinking Skill |
Pre-Verb Statement (optional) |
Verb |
Post-Verb Statement (object & application) |
| Level 1 - Remembering | - | List | primary and secondary colours to enable complementary colour choice selection. |
| Level 1 - Remembering | Confidently | list | primary and secondary colours to enable complementary colour choice selection. |
| Level 1 - Remembering | - | Recognise | symptoms of exhaustion to enable early detection and prevention of illness |
| Level 1 - Remembering | - | Recall | how to perform CPR so techniques can be correctly implemented in the event of cardiac arrest |
| Level 2 - Understanding | - | Summarise | features of a new product so that benefits can be matched to features |
| Level 2 - Understanding | - | Classify | adhesives based on toxicity to ensure appropriate selection for various applications |
| Level 2 - Understanding | Be able to | classify | adhesives based on toxicity to ensure appropriate selection for various applications |
| Level 2 - Understanding | - | Predict | the next number in a sequence so that numerical reasoning can be applied when performing tax calculations |
| Level 3 - Applying | - | Respond | to a frequently asked online customer inquiry to ensure a positive customer experience with our call centre |
| Level 3 - Applying | - | Provide | advice on handling difficult calls to less experienced team member to assist in their professional growth. |
| Level 3 - Applying | Have the ability to confidently | provide | advice on handling difficult calls to less experienced team member to assist in their professional growth. |