Writing a measurable objective

How do we know when we get there? a measureable objective .. our destination for learning. Let's take 3 more steps! Been There, Done That.... How will YOU, the teacher, know? How will others know? How will the students know? What are your thoughts? Is it graduation? Is it preparation for a life of learning,growing, and succeeding? Is it passing your class? Writing measurable objectives starts with the goals. TAlK to and LISTEN to the students...So we will ALL know when we get there! COLLABORATE Write objectives WITH students? Share the curriculum/content and discuss the desired outcomes. Give students the objective, the have them CHOOSE/design how they want to show that they've learned/mastered it? (the measurable part) More than the test. What is the students' evidence of learning? How will you, the teacher, know when they objective is met? How will others know? How will the students know? Writing a Measurable Objective You had it and you could share it! QUICK REVIEW Evidence of learning: You repeat it, use it demonstrate it, understand it, share it.... Marzano's Research Students will be able to______ Students will understand_____ Sets Your Destination So you can plan your trip Turn to your neighbor and share your favorite Bible verse. INDIVIDUALIZE Measurable objectives are the specific measures we use to determine whether or not we are successful in achieving the goal. DO STUDENT'S HAVE INDIVIDUAL GOALS? Individualized learning plans Meet Special needs, gifted, ESL... Use verbs and include specific conditions (how well or how many) that describe to what degree the students will demonstrate mastery. DO YOU HAVE INDIIDUAL GOALS GOR YOURSELF? SHARE! Colorado Christian University shall: Honor Christ and share the love of Christ on campus and around the world; Teach students to trust the Bible, live holy lives and be evangelists; Be a magnet for outstanding students and prepare them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government and professions by offering an excellent education in strategic disciplines; Teach students how to learn; Teach students how to think for themselves; Teach students how to speak and write clearly and effectively; Give students significant opportunities to serve our Lord while they are at CCU and to help them develop a lifetime habit of such service; and Become a great university How do I know I met my objective? 3 thoughts when writing a measurable objective What do we usually share? Standardized tests scores? Grades? Could we better share the objectives with parents? the community? Could we create more REAL audiences? Is the learning relevant? Individualize Share Collaborate