The readings from Morrison, Ross and Kemp were of great help. I especially enjoyed the readings in chapter 5 as it oulined the appropriate criterion for writing objectives. The three types of objectives are cognitive, psychomotor, and affective.
The steps involved in writing a behavioral objective involve using a verb then connecting that with content reference. It may include a achievement level step and conditions for performance (Morrison, Ross, & Kemp, 2007). Page 111 gives some commonly used verbs for the cognitive objectives.
Chapter seven reminded us of the importance that our instructional design must be created in a way to ensure the learner has understood and comprehended the objective. The six areas of content to review are fact, concept, principles and rules, procedure, interpersonal, and attitude (Morrison et al, 2007).
The chapters give basic examples to follow that are outlined in easy to read and easy to understand ideas. They have given me great insight as to how and why curriculum is developed as it is. I think I have a better grasp on the importance of disecting my lesson plans and instruction to ensure my students are clear with understanding my directions. I am looking forward to creating objectives with my newfound knowledge.
Plus, I learned I have been making a PBJ wrong all my life!!! LOL!
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I like to read your posts, you have a way of cutting through the muck and mire of subject content and state things in a realistic manner! I, too, believe that instructional design can make or break the student's ability to comprehend the material. Ultra important to present to capture interest and add flavor!
ReplyDeleteThis textbook is really helpful, isn't it? I also enjoyed the reading in chap. 5, especially the three types of objective domains. These three domains can guide the instructors in planning instruction and devising tests precisely. In addition, these classifications of objectives can help us to prescribe an appropriate teaching strategy.
ReplyDeleteGood post Deborah, I have enjoyed reading this text also, I like the way it is laid out. Chapter 5 has helped many of the students understand objectives better. Chapter 7 also helped me understand the instructional strategies better and how they will differ according to the category of content to be learned. Thank you for your post.
ReplyDeleteBTW, have you tried making a PBJ according to the directions yet? :-)
What is a PBJ? It seems a concept that many members in this community understands, but me (lol).
ReplyDeleteLet me make a guess...were you referring to Peanut butter jelly sandwich? -XG
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