Unit 3: Create Learning Objectives to Serve Your Instructional Goals
ETAP 623 Spring 2021 (Byrne) | Katie Allen's Portfolio Page
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Learning Objectives
- Learners will create appropriate learning objectives for situations relevant to their work or interests.
- Learners will work backwards from instructional goals of their selection to create appropriate learning objectives which are measurable, specific, and relevant.
- Students will justify their choices in creating learning objectives according to the principles of instructional design.
- Students will discuss their reasoning and support such with evidence from instructional design literature.
Introduction
In this unit, your work will culminate in using effective, research-based practices to create learning objectives that are relevant to your work or interests. You will provide thoughtful feedback on the work of other learners and receive feedback from them. Finally, you will reflect on what you have learned throughout the mini-course and share on the KWL Chart.
Assignments
Select a Goal and Write Objectives
- Select an instructional goal relevant to the learner’s teaching practice.
- Create appropriate learning objectives for said goal.
- Write a rationale for the learning objectives referencing instructional design literature. [250 words]
Peer Feedback
Add your goal, learning objectives, and rationale to the shared Google Drive folder. Add comments on at least two other learners' work.
Reflection
Consider what you have learned throughout this mini-course. How has your perspective changed? What skills or habits have you picked up? Add these to the "What I Learned" column on the KWL Chart and check back to see what others contribute.
Conclusion
This concludes the mini-course on Creating Learning Objectives to Meet Long-Term Goals in Music Education. After completing this course, you should have a deeper understanding of the function of learning objectives and how to "begin with the end in mind" to help reach your instructional goals. The sound instructional design practices you have developed will increase desired learning outcomes when applied to your work.