A learning objective is a measurable goal, which you set for yourself to be accomplished through work experience.  Learning objectives are goals established by the student and direct supervisor.

A learning objective is: specific, measurable, attainable, has a completion date, and is important to both you and your supervisor.

For each objective, you should be able to answer the following questions:

• What are you planning to achieve?
• How do you intend to accomplish this?
• How will completion of objective be measured?
• When are you going to complete this objective?

Examples:

• What are you planning to achieve? To input student information on computer. How do you intend to accomplish this? By following handbook instructions and inputting information at least three times a week. How will completion of objective be measured? By demonstrating to my supervisor that I can correctly record student information. When are you going to complete this objective? November 15th

  Examples of Objectives in Final Format

Once you have answered these questions, write the objective in its final form.  A correctly written objective begins with “To.”  “To” is followed by an action word (see list), description, measurement, and completion date.

• Examples of Objectives in Final Format