Planning

Setting Goals and Learning Objectives

Objectives

Goals lead to the objectives which describe the desired changes in knowledge, attitudes, skills or behaviors in very precise terms. Learning objectives are written in a specific, action-oriented manner:

By the end of this training session, participants will be able to (insert action verb).

For objectives to be helpful in determining training effectiveness, they should be measurable. For example:

By the end of this training session, participants will be able to list five common myths about SIDS.

By the end of this training session, participants will be able to identify three ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.

There are seven types of objectives:

1. Fact
2. Understanding/Comprehension
3. Application
4. Analysis
5. Synthesis
6. Attitudinal
7. Skill

Developed by the Program Support Center at First Candle with collaborative assistance from
the Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss Centers.