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Writing Objectives

Writing Objectives. “What the students should be able to do at the end of a learning period that they could not do beforehand.” ( Mager , 1962). Brainstorm…. Take 5 minutes and think about the things you want to learn or see during your observation. List them as bullet points.

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Writing Objectives

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  1. Writing Objectives “What the students should be able to do at the end of a learning period that they could not do beforehand.” (Mager, 1962)

  2. Brainstorm… Take 5 minutes and think about the things you want to learn or see during your observation. List them as bullet points.

  3. For example – Respiratory Therapy • A breathing machine • Types of patients • Giving medicine • What parts of the hospital they work in • Suctioning a patient • Taking blood from a patient • CPR • The vest

  4. Objectives… • Are very specific. This means they should describe exactly what you would like to expect to do or learn. • Objectives are outcome based. This means that the objective is going to state what the learner should be able to do AFTER the observation is complete.

  5. Qualities of specific learning objectives • Relevant • Unequivocal • Feasible • Logical • Observable • Measureable

  6. RELEVANT Definition : having significant bearing on the matter at hand. (www.meriam-webster.com) Ask yourself does your objective pertain or have anything to do with your observation site?

  7. UNEQUIVOCAL Definition: leaving no doubt. Clear. Unquestionable. (www.meriam-webster.com) Ask yourself is this objective crystal clear and obvious?

  8. FEASIBLE Definition: capable of being done or carried out. (www.meriam-webster.com) Ask yourself is this objective possible?

  9. LOGICAL Definition: of, relating to, or being in accordance with logic . (www.meriam-webster.com) Ask yourself is this objective reasonable?

  10. OBSERVABLE Definition: capable of being observed. (www.meriam-webster.com) Ask yourself is this objective able to be seen?

  11. MEASUREABLE Definition: to have a specified measurement. (www.meriam-webster.com) In this case they are the specific measures we use to determine whether or not we are successful in achieving the goal. Ask yourself is this objective able to be measured?

  12. Objectives… • Should have a few key components: - An Audience or subject (in your case YOU) - An Action Verb -A Direct Object (subject + verb + what? or who = direct object) -Criteria

  13. An example … Upon completion of my observation experience, I will be able to describe four different medical conditions treated by the physician. • Who is the subject? • I • What is the action verb? • Describe • What is the direct object? • Four different medical conditions treated by the physician. • ***ALWAYS USE A SPECIFIC NUMBER and SPELL OUT THE NUMBER***

  14. Another example… Upon completion of my observation experience, I will be able to explain a surgical procedure performed by the physician. • Who is the subject? • I • What is the action verb? • Explain • What is the direct object? • A surgical procedure performed by the physician.

  15. Help with action verbs

  16. Examples of Knowledge Verbs • Define • List • Memorize • Name • Recall • Record • Relate

  17. Examples of Comprehension Verbs • Describe • Discuss • Explain • Express • Identify • Locate • Recognize • Review

  18. Examples of Application Verbs • Apply • Demonstrate • Illustrate • Interpret • Practice • Translate • Use

  19. Examples of Analysis Verbs • Analyze • Calculate • Compare • Contrast • Differentiate • Solve • Test

  20. Examples of Synthesis Verbs • Arrange • Collect • Construct • Design • Organize • Plan • Propose

  21. Examples of Evaluation Verbs • Appraise • Assess • Compare • Measure • Score • Select • Estimate

  22. Assignment: • Write a rough draft of four objectives. Refer back to your “brainstorming” for ideas. • Make sure to put your name, class period, and site on the top of your paper • Use the following introductory statement, “Upon completion of my observation, I will be able to: “ – This covers your audience or subject  • Worth 10 points and DUE TOMORROW!

  23. “The goal is where we want to be, objectives are how we get there” (www.roundworldmedia.com)

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