You know how to create lesson objectives, but are they meaningful? Instruction that starts with knowing the learner and what is meaningful to them increases engagement, depth of understanding, and the ability to utilize the learning in their own lives.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this self-study module, you will be able to:
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Define the term “meaningful lesson objective” and identify the four elements of a meaningful lesson objective.
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Explain why meaningful lesson objectives are important for elementary and secondary learners and how they are related to learners’ needs and goals.
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Explain why meaningful lesson objectives are important for teachers and how they are related to what a teacher does in the classroom.
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Recognize a lesson plan that is built on a meaningful objective and describe how the lesson activities guide learners to achievement of that objective.
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Create meaningful lesson objectives related to your own learners and teaching context.