Learning Objectives Quiz

What is a learning objective?

• Is an expected goal of a curriculum, course, lesson, or activity in terms of demonstrable skills or knowledge that a student will acquire as a result of instruction

• Is a random statement without any purpose.

• Is a goal set by the instructor, not the learner.

• Is a vague goal that learners may or may not achieve.

Why are learning objectives important in education?

• Learning objectives limit student creativity

• Learning objectives provide clarity about the purpose of the course.

• Learning objectives are unnecessary in education

• Learning objectives are only for teachers, not students

How can you identify learning objectives in a lesson plan?

• Identify learning objectives by focusing on what students should know, understand, or be able to do by the end of the lesson. Ensure they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

• Identify learning objectives by randomly selecting topics

• Identify learning objectives by asking students to set their own goals

• Identify learning objectives by copying from other lesson plans

What is Terminal Learning Objective (TLO)

• A specific statement of the performance expected from a student

• State what the learner should know at the end of a learning activity

• Student-centered

• Is a guide for lesson planning

What is Enabling Learning Objective (ELO)?

• What students should be able to do when the course is done

• State what the learners should know at the end of a learning activity

• Is a long-term, usually covering years

• Broadly phrased; non-technical language