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Unit 1: Discuss Learning Objectives in the Context of Instructional Design

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Learning Objectives

  • Learners will critique the efficacy of learning objectives within a given structure based on the principles of instructional design.
    • Learners will know the qualities of an effective learning objective.
    • Learners will read examples of learning objectives, reflect on their efficacy, and explain their reasoning.
    • Learners will be able to explain and apply the principle of backwards design.


Pre-Assessment

Before proceeding with Unit 1, take stock of what you know and what you would like to learn about this topic. Add a post under the "What I Know" and "What I Wonder" columns on the KWL Chart and read posts from other learners. We will return to the third column later in the course.

Introduction

In this unit, you will learn the principles of instructional design which will inform the development of effective learning objectives. Through analyzing and discussing examples of learning objectives with context, you will improve your discretion and add to your vocabulary for creating original learning objectives in the future.

Assignments

Read:
Understanding By Design Framework

Writing Course Goals/Learning Outcomes and Learning Objectives


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Evaluate:
Read the following sample learning objectives and background information. Evaluate each sample for use of instructional design principles with evidence from the course materials. [250 words each]

  1. Lehman College Department of Music, Multimedia, Theater, & Dance
  2. Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School - General Music
  3. New Trier High School Orchestra Curriculum

Sources

McTighe, J., & Wiggins, G. (2012). Understanding by design framework. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

"Writing Course Goals/Learning Outcomes and Learning Objectives." www.celt.iastate.edu/teaching/preparing-to-teach/tips-on-writing-course-goalslearning-outcomes-and-measureable-learning-objectives. Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Iowa State University, Accessed 25 April 2021.



Proceed to Unit 2: Practice Creating Effective Learning Objectives

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