• How do you currently approach the development of learning objectives for your courses?
• Are there specific strategies or techniques you find effective in ensuring objectives are clear and measurable?
• Can you provide an example of a learning objective from one of your courses and discuss its measurability?

Resources

The following resources are helpful for those wishing to study more about measurable learning objectives:

• Armstrong, P. (2010). Bloom’s Taxonomy. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved November 10, 2023 from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/.
• Mager, R. F. (1997). Preparing instructional objectives: A critical tool in the development of effective instruction (3rd ed.). Center for Effective Performance.
• Measurable Performance verbs for writing objectives | U.S. Geological Survey. (n.d.). https://www.usgs.gov/human-capital/measurable-performance-verbs-writing-objectives.
• Aligning Objectives and Assessments. University of North Florida Center for Instruction and Research Technology. Retrieved November 15, 2023 from https://cirt.domains.unf.edu/idocs/35214.
• Shabatura, J. (2022, July 26). Using Bloom’s taxonomy to write Effective Learning Outcomes | Teaching Innovation and Pedagogical support. https://tips.uark.edu/using-blooms-taxonomy/