Learning Objective Examples
Example 1:
Topic: “Using GIS mapping to implement strategic enforcement to protect your community”
Learning Objectives: - To explore the use of data mapping for assessment of high risk areas.
- To outline a protocol for using data to allocate enforcement resources.
- To list influence groups that may be educated using mapped data of alcohol and related crimes for policy change and program sustainability.
Example 2:
Topic: “Wait! Don’t rush to solution until you’ve defined the problem”
Learning Objectives: - Participant will be able to describe the use of qualitative and quantitative methods for exploring both the face of underage drinking and possible environmental factors.
- Participants will participate in exercises to help them refine their problem statements based on data from real communities so they can led these exercises at home.
- Participants will practice the “five whys” strategy of examining the fit between proven enforcement strategies and a defined community problem
Suggested verbs for writing learning objectives include:
count - define - describe - identify - list - name - outline - read - recall - summarize - recognize - reproduce - state - write - discuss - give - estimate - examples - predict
Do not use:
know - understand - appreciate - enhance- grasp - improve - learn