Make+Goals+and+Objectives+Obvious

Make goals and objectives obvious to students.

In order to help students successfully master course content, they need to have a clear understanding of the goals and objectives of the course. Making goals and objectives obvious to students help them understand the performance expectations of the course, as well as what is necessary to meet those expectations. Goals and objectives should be constantly communicated with your students. Use the strategies on this page to help communicate objectives and goals with your students.
 * Strategy Description **


 * Practical Application **
 * At the beginning of your lecture, explain to your students what exactly they will need to know or be able to do at the end of the lesson
 * Make sure to express the intended learning outcome
 * Use action verbs such as define, describe, locate, classify, design, compare, etc.
 * Avoid using words such as "learn" or "understand" which are not measurable verbs
 * Explain to your students how learning each objective contributes or relates to the overall goal


 * Example: **

Below are some example of objectives that have been rewritten:


 * Before**: Students will learn the components of a persuasive essay
 * After**: Students will be able to identify the major components that comprise a persuasive essay

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