Tips on Writing an Objective:

Learning objectives must be written as measurable behavioral objectives that specify what you expect the participant to learn. The hierarchy of behavioral learning is: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Please use the below verb list to assist you in writing effective and measurable objectives.

Examples of measurable objectives:

• The participant will be able to list three or more secondary disabilities associated with the wheelchair user aging with a disability.
• The participant will be able to describe the function of three different power mobility bases.
• Upon completion of the course the participant will be able to list the features of three different categories of computer access technology.

Appropriate verbs:

• Define
• List
• Recognize
• Discuss
• Explain
• Identify
• Use
• Calculate
• Distinguish
• Differentiate
• Compare
• Describe
• Inspect
• Plan
• Create
• Prepare
• Evaluate
• Select
• Assess
• Measure
• Estimate

Verbs to avoid:

• Appreciate
• Become familiar with
• Comprehend
• Demonstrate understanding of
• Know
• Learn
• Grasp
• Show knowledge of
• Understand