Writing learning aims and objectives

Table of Contents

1. Why do we need aims and objectives?
2. What is the difference between an aim and an objective?
3. The Learning Domains
4. Miller's Pyramid
5. Key verbs
6. Writing measurable learning objectives
7. Choosing appropriate teaching techniques to deliver your aims and objectives
8. Assessing achievement of aims and objectives
9. Further reading
10. Quiz
11. Further Information

What is the difference between an aim and an objective?

An aim is a general statement of intent. It describes the direction in which the learner will go in terms of what they might learn or what the teacher/training will deliver.

An objective is a more specific statement about what the learner should or will be able to do after the training experience.

Example

Aim: To enable participants to write learning aims and objectives

Objective: To establish the difference between aims and objectives

To introduce the learning domains

To provide a list of useful verbs to use when writing learning aims and objectives

To demonstrate to participants how to develop measurable learning objectives

To guide participants to choose appropriate teaching techniques that will achieve their learning objectives

University of Leeds, School of Medicine

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