Writing Learning Objectives Brown Bag Series April 26, 2013.

Writing Learning Writing Learning ObjectivesObjectivesBrown Bag SeriesApril 26, 2013

Start at the BeginningStart at the BeginningWhat is Training?

◦Organized, structured activity◦Designed to produce specific

learning and◦Improve job performance

How do you develop quality training?◦Write quality learning objectives

Benefits of Well Written Benefits of Well Written Learning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesSelection of appropriate contentCreation of right number,

sequence, type and depth of activities

Clear map of training emphasisLearners know the KSAsAppropriate assessment strategiesStandards to measure learner

success

The Magic TriangleThe Magic Triangle

Objectives

Learning Activities Evaluation

What is a Learning What is a Learning Objective?Objective?Something toward which effort is

directed: an aim or end of action…specifies to the greatest extent

possible the behavior or performance required

…includes three components:1. Action to be performed2. Conditions governing performance3. Criteria to measure performance

WHAT and HOW

CharacteristicsCharacteristicsConsistent with purpose and goalsClearly statedSingle, precise, action verbSpecific knowledge, skill, or attitudeObservable/measurable outcomeRealistic and doableAppropriate for level of learnerLearner centered

Bloom’s Taxonomy Bloom’s Taxonomy (Handout)(Handout)

Level 6 – EvaluationLevel 5 – SynthesisLevel 4 – Analysis

Level 3 – ApplicationLevel 2 – Comprehension

Level 1 – Knowledge

Test Your KnowledgeTest Your Knowledge

1. Name the five causes of dizziness.

2. Given a patient case description, determine the three most likely causes of dizziness.

Examples: Levels 1-3Examples: Levels 1-3Level 1 – Knowledge

◦Name the financial and non-financial eligibility requirements specific to the W-2 program.

Level 2 – Comprehension◦Explain the financial and non-financial

eligibility requirements specific to the W-2 program.

Level 3 – Application◦Use CWW to accurately determine W-2

eligibility for all W-2 applications.

Examples: Levels 4-6Examples: Levels 4-6Level 4 – Analysis

◦ Identify the CWW screens that need to be reviewed when a W-2 case is failing eligibility.

Level 5 – Synthesis◦ Create an Employability Plan that includes

SMART goals and specific activities that will help the participant reach his/her goals.

Level 6 – Evaluation◦ Verify that CARES has made the correct

eligibility determination on each W-2 application you process.

Example with ConditionExample with Condition

When confronted with an agitated customer (condition), the FEP will be able to calm the customer (skill outcome) so that the customer is visibly and verbally able to continue the case review (performance level).

Start Writing Your OwnStart Writing Your Own

Questions to ask yourself (Handout)

Use the How to Choose Verbs for Effective Learning Objectives◦http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/

partnertraining/DCF_Trainers/LearningObjectiveActiveVerbs.pdf

Questions?Questions?