Education
What are Learning Objectives?
Learning objectives are specific, measurable statements that define what students should be able to do, know, or value as a result of a learning experience. They are more detailed and concrete than learning goals and are used to guide instruction, assessment, and evaluation.
Key characteristics of learning objectives include:
- Specific and measurable
- Use action verbs (e.g., identify, analyze, create)
- Focus on student performance
- Aligned with learning goals
- Guide the selection of instructional strategies and assessment methods
Example: “By the end of this unit, students will be able to identify and describe the main components of a plant cell.”