In the assigned reading, “How to Write Learning Objectives That Meet Demanding Behavioral Criteria,” Kizlik explained that “objectives that are used in education, whether they are called learning objectives, behavioral objectives, instructional objectives, or performance objectives are terms that refer to descriptions of observable behavior or performance that are used to make judgments about learning.” How do health providers design educational programs to clearly articulate objectives to engage both patients as well as families?
1. Behavioral Objectives
Read “Behavioral Objectives,” located on the Mississippi Nurses Foundation website.
http://msnursesfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/11-provider-behavioral-objectives.pdf
2. Guidelines for Writing Learning Objectives
Read “Guidelines for Writing Learning Objectives,” located on the New Hampshire Nurses Association website.
http://www.nhnurses.org/Especially-for-You/CE-Resources/Writing-Objectives-Guidelines.pdf
3. How to Write Learning Objectives That Meet Demanding Behavioral Criteria
Read “How to Write Learning Objectives That Meet Demanding Behavioral Criteria,” by Kizlik (2013).
http://www.adprima.com/objectives.htm
4. The VARK Questionnaire: How Do I Learn Best
Complete “The VARK Questionnaire: How Do I Learn Best,” located on the VARK website.
http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire
