Writing Objectives

 In our profession writing clear course objectives is important because objectives define what you will have the students do. Objectives provide a link between expectations, teaching and grading. Clear objectives can help the instructor design lessons that will be easier for the student to comprehend and the teacher to evaluate. A properly written objective tells you what specific knowledge, skill, or attitude is desired and what method of instruction and criteria for learner achievement are required. The ABCD method of writing objectives is an excellent starting point for writing objectives. In this system, "A" is for audience (who are your learners?) , "B" is for behavior (what do you expect them to be able to do?)  "C" for conditions (Under what circumstances or context will the learning occur?)  and "D" for degree of mastery needed (how much will be accomplished, how well will the behavior need to be performed, and to what level?).