Week 3 – Analyzing Learners and Contexts • Writing Performance Objectives Overview
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Week 3 – Analyzing Learners and Contexts • Writing Performance Objectives
Overview
This week, we will explore the steps of “Analyze Learners and Contexts” and “Write Performance Objectives” in the Dick & Carey model.
First, we will switch our attention to the learners, the contexts in which they will acquire knowledge and skills, and the environment in which they will perform the skills and knowledge. We will explore the techniques and tools that we can use to conduct learner and context analysis such as interviews, surveys, and observations. Next, we will learn how to create performance objectives which are “detailed description[s] of what students will be able to do when they complete a unit of instruction” (Dick, Carey, & Carey, 2015, p. 118). A performance objective needs to have three parts: Condition (CN), Behavior (B), and Criteria (CR). Table 6.2 (p. 121) in the textbook is a good resource when writing performance objectives. Keep in mind, the behaviors (action verbs) in your performance objectives need to be measurable and achievable. Bloom Taxonomy is a good resource for you to identify action verbs (Behavior) that can be applied to course assignments.
Objectives
After completing this week, you should be able to:
- Examine the three components needed to create a learning objective.
- Create learning objectives that are aligned with instructional goals.
Reading and Resources
Dick, W., Carey, L., & Carey, J. (2015). The Systematic Design of Instruction (8th ed.). Pearson.
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
Bloom’s Taxonomy Resources:
- Bloom’s Taxonomy Graphic
- Example Action Verbs for Objectives
- Bloom’s Taxonomy in Instructional Design Blog
Checklist
Over the course of this week, you will be responsible for completing a set of Readings and a series of Online Activities. Please make sure you see the assignments outlined below and follow the directions provided.
Complete the Week 3 activities and assignments in the order listed below.
- Watch Chapter 5 Video Chapter 5 Video (08:34) – Summer 2022 EDCI 57200-011 DIS (brightspace.com)
- Watch Chapter 6 Video Chapter 6 Video (07:43) – Summer 2022 EDCI 57200-011 DIS (brightspace.com)
- Review Bloom’s Taxonomy resources
- Participate in the Week 3 Discussion: Writing Objectives
- Review Design Document Part 2 assignment on the left navigation tab
ASSIGNMENT
Week 3 Discussion: Writing Objectives
This is a whole class discussion.
The purpose of this week’s discussion is to provide you with an opportunity to practice writing objectives related to your final project. Please post your initial post (details below) by Wednesday, midnight EST. Provide detailed feedback to two peers (open to the whole class) by Saturday, midnight EST. Feel free to post as early as you’d like—this often helps to give more time for others to comment. Two examples of the initial post will be provided as threads in the forum.
Your initial post needs to include:
- Terminal Objective
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- 1.0 Performance Objective
- 1.1 Subordinate Objective
- 1.0 Performance Objective
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- 2.0 Performance Objective
- 2.1 Subordinate Objective
- 2.0 Performance Objective
Be sure to include and label the CN, B, and CR for EACH objective.
Terminal Objective = the Goal of the workshop re-written into a performance objective.
Performance Objectives = Objectives that reflect the main steps leading to the completion of Terminal Objective.
Subordinate Objectives = objectives that reflect the sub-steps of Performance Objectives
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