3. Identifying Specific Learning Objectives:

Rationale:

A learning objective states the outcome of instruction in clear, behavioral terms. Clearly stated learning objectives provide a basis for selecting appropriate materials and instructional strategies. They can ensure that a classroom teacher does not use materials or strategies simply because they are readily available or familiar. To be useful, a learning objective must be explicit and assessable.

Directions:

State the specific objectives for the lesson or lessons you will teach. Include any applicable Sunshine State Standards. Keep in mind that you have to be able to assess each student's progress toward each of the objectives you have identified.

The following are examples of specific learning objectives. These examples correspond with the sample topics provided in #2 above.

• Dribbling a basketball
  1. The student will be able to use either hand to dribble a basketball in different directions, pathways, and speeds while guarded and unguarded.
  2. The student will be able to verbally identify the dribbling performance cues of fingertips, waisthigh, and push.
  3. The student will be able to dribble with confidence in lead up game situations.

• Using a microscope
  1. The student will be able to identify the basic parts of a microscope.
  2. The student will be able to make observations of various slides.

• Using prediction strategies while reading
  1. The student will be able to predict what a passage is about based on its title.
  2. The student will be able to predict what a passage is about based on its illustrations.

Checklist:

The item to include in this section of the report is:

• a list of specific learning objectives