The instructor needs guidance on the direction of the course. Also, students need to know what they'll be expected to learn throughout the course. The also need to know what they'll be able to accomplish with the knowledge gained during the course.
Students need to have a definite idea of what is expected of them. Otherwise, this can lead to anxiety and hamper their learning.
Sharif ,
Right you are in terms of the needed planning. This kind of planning gives you the insight and strategies that will be needed to reach the students with the required content and activities.
Gary
Although some classes are easier to do this with than others. Thus, begins the challenge.
Michelle,
So true and an important point for instructors to remember as they strive to reach each student.
Gary
I think the Instructor/ Program Director has to be realistic with regards to goals and objectives for a course. And this is only possible if the course is well planned, reviewed and reasoned.
Developing a course is a time consuming task, and each course has to be reevaluated for its pros and cons occasionally and with every new batch of students, to ensure it's credibility & significance as part of the curriculum.
Mr Sharif Zahooruddin
So the students can stay focused. I see many of them are "ADHD" but then you have that mixture of students with ones that learn at a slower pace. So, if they all have them same set goals and objectives for the course it will be easier for all.
TC,
Keep concept. This is why you need to have clear and concise goals and objectives.
Gary
So that the students know what to expect and the outcome of the course.
To put the students at ease and to le them know they can succeed in your course.
Chonitia,
This is so important because students want to know where they are in the course at all times. By having clear goals and objectives plus ongoing feedback they know where they are in the course as well as what they need to be working on.
Gary
I believe to have clear goals & objectives laid out at the initial start of your course, allows for no surprises for the student and gives them clarity while they move toward their own. I also believe at times the students regardless of age has their footing or direction, therefore your objectives gives them that focus.
C.Smith
Hi Kmily,
Good point. Clear goals and objectives are the road map the students will be following for the course. They help the students to know where they are going and when they have arrived.
Gary
Having clear goals and objectives is important because it helps set the stage and the direction for how you want to structure your course, as well as, provides the instructor with good preparation for the students and their needs. If you as the instructor are clear, it helps with keeping the students focused and clear.
After the first class students are well informed about goals and objectives. They are provided with a series of printouts to have the information always available.
Hi Wendy,
I think it is important to put the goals and objectives in the syllabus for the reasons you mention. This way you can refer to them throughout the course and by being in print they serve as a ongoing reminder to students.
Gary
It is important to have clear goals and objectives so that there are no misunderstandings about the content of the course and the expectations of the professor. I always include these goals and objectives in my course syllabus, as well.
Hi Gerardo,
It is so important that students know exactly what the course requirements and expectations are. How do you share this information with your students?
Gary
Clear and well fundamented goals and objectives to increase studentes participation
Clear goals and objectives can reduce problems from students with unrealistic expectations or attempts to manipulate the instructor to their advantage.
