What is a general objective?

The general objective of your study states what you expect to achieve in general terms. Your specific objectives should specify exactly what you will do in each phase of your study, how, where, when and for what purpose.

How do you write a general objective?

Here are some tips to help you get started:

Identify the Level of Knowledge Necessary to Achieve Your Objective. Before you begin writing objectives, stop and think about what type of change you want your training to make.
Select an Action Verb.
Create Your Very Own Objective.
Check Your Objective.
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.

What are your learning objectives?

Learning objectives should be brief, clear, specific statements of what learners will be able to do at the end of a lesson as a result of the activities, teaching and learning that has taken place. They are sometimes called learning outcomes. They help to clarify, organize and prioritize learning.

What are the differences between goals and objectives?

While goals create a vision with a wide range, objectives focus on the individual, achievable outcomes. Objectives are the concrete deliverables that make the goal come to life. Progress towards them helps measure advancement to reaching the larger end goal.

Why are learning objectives important?

Learning objectives should be used to guide students as they work through the course, and to assess their learning progress. Excellent learning objectives provide a guide for students when reviewing materials and preparing for assessments. Learning objectives are the most powerful if they are actionable and measurable.

What are objectives used for?

Objectives give you something to work towards, and help to direct energy and effort. They stimulate the need to act. Research has found that where staff are involved in setting their own objectives they are more motivated to achieve them (Locke, E A and Latham G.P, Goal setting; a motivational technique that works.