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Week 4 Discussion: Learning Objectives
Learning objectives are written, specific statements of observable learner behavior or action that can be measured upon completing an educational activity (Chatterjee & Corral, 2017). It defines the expected goals and organizes specific topics of educational activity. Learning objective describes what the learner/client should understand or be competent to do at the end of the training. It also helps to clarify, organize, and prioritize learning. Learning objectives are brief, clear, and specific statements of what the learners will do at the end of teaching and learning is achieved (Billings & Halstead, 2020).
According to Revello and Fields (2015), using the SMART strategy— Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound in conjunction with Learning objectives will provide more insight and learner-specific goals. Using the SMART is a good combination because it brings about structure and ensures the learning objectives are reasonable and achievable within a set time.
My nursing education project is on “Glycemic control to prevent Surgical Sites infections (SSIs).”
Learning Objectives
Nursing Students: Upon completion of this educational activity, the nursing students should be able to outline basic facts about the causes, complications of diabetes and list five treatments for diabetes.
Nursing Staff: Upon completion of this educational activity, the nursing staff should be able to explain how to support patients, share knowledge, effectively communicate, and demonstrate at least three diabetes management skills.
Patients/ Caregivers: Upon completion of this educational activity, the patients/caregivers should be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize MyPlate and list fives foods high in carbohydrates on diabetic nutrition.
References
Billings, D. M., & Halstead, J. A. (2020). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Chapter 10, “Designing Courses and Learning Experiences” (pp. 181–201).
Chatterjee, D., & Corral, J. (2017). How to Write Well-Defined Learning Objectives. The journal of education in perioperative medicine: JEPM, 19(4), E610.
Revello, K., & Fields, W. (2015). An Educational Intervention to Increase Nurse Adherence in Eliciting Patient Daily Goals. Rehabilitation Nursing, 40(5), 320–326. https://doi.org/10.1002/rnj.201
