Steve: The objectives are written into the power point, discussed in class, and stated again in the lab sheets. But in my class the one true way for the student to know whether or not they have completed the objective of my course is when the accually drive thier own car straight down the street after an alignment vs how it was before. This puts a verifiable and indelible memory in place for them about what they have covered in class and its effects.
Have a hand-out for them to use a guideline. Put a powerpoint presentation together for them to view.Write instuctions on the white borad for them to copy in their notes.By going over them when they are finished to show them what they got and if they understood the outcome. If they did not at that point show them why and how they went wrong so not to do it again.
Audie Toney.
The methods that I use one I write them on the board two I tell them the objectivees then we give them test to see if the meet the objectives and then I give them oral test to see if they truely understand the objectives.
Class objectives are on the board and in their books. Verbalizing them at every opportunity during lecture as a reminder also helps. The use of lab sheets helps the student know when he has completed a particular objective or a part of an objective.
Hello Steve,
Objectives should be concise and clear. They can and should be presented orally and written, by using the front board or on a handout. The objectives should have an end point stated that the students can achieve and be recognized. Upon completion the instructor should evaluate if the objectives were met and clearly present the results to the student, either showing that the objectives were met or if there was a miss that needs to me completed or corrected.
One of the best ways I've found to give the class their objectives is to write the plan for the day on the board. I also have the course schedule posted on the bulletin board, and I cover it on the first day. We discuss what we are going to cover at the start of class, what I need them to learn, and I hand out study guides before the tests.
Doug Ramsey
Instructor
Avondale
list objectives on the board every time a new lesson is going to be discussed. repeat objectives if lesson takes more than one day. they can be repeated during the day if needed so students are always mindful of the ojectives.
Steve,
Here are several keys for my delivery of the course objectives.
1. Always include the course objectives in the introduction of every coure.
2. Use the objectives to show the students WIFM (whats in it for me). Showing the student the benefits of learning the material gets their "buy-in" early on and builds enthusiasm.
3. Help the learners to understand how the tests/quizzes and practical testing is tied directly to the course objectives. This should help them to focus their study efforts and score well.
To place a listing of the days task on the board then explain what they will learn if they can hold there attention span long enough for me to deliver theory's info.Once in lab they can see the theory of operation and by understanding how something works they can tell when it malfunctions and how to repair it.Once completed to give them the reward of a job well done.
I typically will list the day's objectives on the board: lecture is usually in black, lab in blue, and tests in red. This plan is verbally relayed to the class along with a tentative schedule for the day. Students need to be informed as to why the lesson for the day is important and how it will help them attain their goals. At the end of the day, a summary will assure the students that they have climbed another rung on the ladder to sucess.
Hi Michael,
Good step by step plan for informing your students on how the class will proceed and what the student expectations are. Also, by giving them constant feedback they can learn from their mistakes and grow in their knowledge and expertise.
Gary
On the first day of class each student is given a copy of the course schedule (a normal schedule is 15 days but a 14 or 13 day schedule may have to be used due to holidays that come up) I review this schedule verbally and using a PowerPoint presentation explain to my students what is expected from them each day, the importance of time management, due dates of assignments and not to get behind on their assignments. Each day daily objectives are listed along with assignments that reinforce the subject matter that was presented for that day. As the student turns in their lab practicals or tasks I highlight the areas they made a mistake in and hand them back asking them to correct or insert the missing information. They also need to initial what was highlighted and attempt not to make the same error on future tasks. This seems to work very well on repetitive tasks or assignments. As the student attempts to complete the assignment or task at first they usually have one or more mistakes present. As they are made aware of their mistakes from earlier assignments the remaining tasks or assignments they turn in generally show a dramatic improvement with the final result being an error free task or assignment. Once this occurs then they know they have reached the competency level of the objective.
I think that verbally giving clear objectives and understanding the future value of learning my lesson plan. It very helpful getting students excited about what they are to learn as well as letting them know that when they comprehend the subject it will be an important step twards the fufillment of their future goals .
The most secessfull ways that i have used in relaying the class objectives is verbally and/or written. I believe that one of the best ways to have students discover for themselves that they have met the our objectives is through practical excercises and tasks where they will have to test their knowledge to accomplish a given task.
By putting the objective on the board before class starts then go through each so each student has a full understanding of what is expected. Lab work along with individual evaluation prior to testing will give you a good understanding of what they really known and areas you might need to give them abetter understanding.
By putting the objective on the board before class starts then go through each so each student has a full understanding of what is expected. Lab work along with individual evaluation prior to testing will give you a good understanding of what they really known and areas you might need to give them abetter understanding.
there are two ways one tell them what the objective is and how to get it to completion and then have them writh it down that way they can look back on there notes to see if they have completed it in the way that you stated
writing the objectives on the board,verbal,hands on,test are only a few ways communication can be understood.the outcome would be possably in a test form,hands on,and verbal answers to make sure they understood what the objective is.
Things that I use are verbal, write test and lab requirements on board. I used to use a handout. You grade the test then hand them back, we talk about the test questions and the right and wrong answers. For lab I am there to help them while performing the lab task. I look over their lab sheets and we discuss how they are compeleted. Then I grade the labs sheets on what I told the class during SOP's.
It is important to state the objectives orally, and in written form usually near the front pages of the text book or hand out. at the end of the course I use a Lab test out with evaluates the main objective of the course ie: downloading software.
