TEYL - Writing Good Objectives

Summary

This video emphasizes the importance of writing clear, concrete, and observable objectives for lesson plans. It compares objectives to the endpoint of a recipe, highlighting that objectives define what students will learn by the end of a lesson. The speaker advises starting objectives with 'students will be able to' and using measurable actions to ensure they can be assessed. Avoid vague verbs like 'understand' or 'know,' and instead, focus on actions like 'talk about' or 'say.' The video concludes with a quiz to reinforce how to create effective objectives.

Takeaways

• 🎯 Objectives are the most important part of a lesson plan.
• 🍲 A lesson plan is like a recipe, and the objective is the final product.
• ✅ Objectives should always start with 'By the end of the lesson, students will be able to...'
• 👀 Use concrete and observable actions to write objectives.
• 🚫 Avoid using vague verbs like 'understand' or 'know' because they are difficult to observe.
• 🎨 Objectives should be tied to actions that can be measured, like making a poster or performing a task.
• 📝 Assessing objectives becomes easier when they are specific and observable.
• 📊 Example: 'By the end of the lesson, students will be able to talk about their family' is a good objective.
• ❌ 'Learn about' or 'know' are not concrete or observable objectives.
• 💡 A well-written objective allows you to assess whether students have achieved the lesson goals.

Q & A

What is the purpose of writing a good objective in a lesson plan?

The objective serves as the endpoint or the desired outcome of the lesson. It represents what students are expected to learn and accomplish by the end of the lesson.

How is an objective in a lesson plan similar to a recipe?

Just as a recipe provides step-by-step instructions to create a delicious dish, an objective outlines what the students will achieve by following the lesson plan.

What is a recommended way to start writing lesson objectives?

It is recommended to start objectives with 'By the end of the lesson, students will be able to...' or 'SOIS BOTS' (Students Will Be Able To...).

Why should you avoid using verbs like 'understand' or 'know' when writing objectives?

Verbs like 'understand' or 'know' are difficult to observe and assess. Instead, concrete and observable actions should be used to make the objectives measurable.

How can teachers ensure that an objective is observable?

Teachers can ensure that an objective is observable by stating it as an action that can be seen or measured, such as creating a poster or making a verbal presentation.

What makes an objective well-written according to the script?

A well-written objective includes observable actions that students can perform, making it easy to assess their achievement. For example, students saying whether the weather is sunny or cloudy based on picture cards.

What is an example of a poorly written objective from the script?

An example of a poorly written objective is 'By the end of the lesson, students will know the different ways to describe weather,' because 'know' is not easily observable.

What is an example of a well-written objective from the script?

A well-written objective from the script is: 'By the end of the lesson, students will be able to say if the weather is sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, or windy when shown a picture card or gesture.'

Why is it important to use concrete and observable objectives in lesson plans?

Concrete and observable objectives allow teachers to assess whether students have achieved the learning goals, making it easier to evaluate their progress and understanding.

What is the relationship between well-written objectives and lesson planning?

Well-written objectives provide clear goals that guide the lesson planning process. Teachers can design their lessons step-by-step to ensure that students reach the specified learning outcome.