R. Craig Collins' CIA Objectives

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Need for using objectives
   expectations

Components of an objective
   Performance
   Condition (circumstance)
   Criterion (standard)

Differentiate between 6 levels of objectives
   General Program Objective
   Course Objective
   Unit Objective
   Lesson Objective

Differentiate between and explain the performance objective domains
   Cognitive
      knowledge of specific information
   Psycho motor
      manipulation of tools or equipment
   Affective
      demonstration of feelings or attitudes

Write objectives
   Blooms Taxonomy
      Performance
      Condition (circumstance)
      Criterion (standard)
         Example: [time frame, when or circumstance], the student will be able to [performance, what] [criterion, how well]
         or
         Given:            Perform:             How Well:

         Example of a cognitive terminal objective: Given a diagram of the head and neck, label each part of the anatomy with 90% accuracy
         Example of the enabling objectives: 1. Given a diagram of the head, identify the salivary glands and ducts
         Example of the enabling objectives: 2. Given a diagram of the head and neck, identify the lymph node group

         Example of a psycho motor terminal objective: Given a manikin, examine the oral cavity using ADA procedures
         Example of the enabling objectives: 1. Using a manikin, palpate the patient's lips according to ADA procedures
         Example of the enabling objectives: 2. Using a manikin, visually inspect the inner cheeks according to ADA procedures

Identify requirements for sequencing objectives
   Logical order to follow in completing the activities which develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes
      Logical/sequential/procedural
      By Importance
      Parallel
      Simple to Complex
      Known to Unknown

Resource "Develop Student Performance Objectives" from ERIC (local copy)