https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr Why should we or should we not use performance objectives? en-us 2017-10-02 03:25:00 UTC 2017-10-16 16:30:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/194863028 Performance Objectives help define the specific outcomes we want students to accomplish through the learning experience. Having PO's ensures that there are clear and measurable goals. When I do not use PO's it is difficult to assess the success as it was not defined. I hope to use PO's on a more regular basis with the areas I lead. ]]> 2017-10-06 22:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/194863028 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/195456727 We should use performance objectives. According to Mager from the textbook, "Performance describes what the learner is expected to be able to do (2012, p.51)." A useful PO will give learners a main intent which is visible and audible, like an indicator behavior. And these POs will help learners to achieve the overriding GO.]]> 2017-10-10 06:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/195456727 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/195474902 I believe that we should use Performance Objective, because it is a form of self-assessment that help measure that we understand the key learning points of a lesson.  POs are often a key component within a lesson plan.  It gives the students a visual aid which depicts the mission, goals, and values of the class that may or may not align with students’ learning objectives.  There is also a sense of motivation behind what a student will accomplish and how far they have reached. 

]]> 2017-10-10 07:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/195474902 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/195837232 Performance objectives are helpful because they measure if the learning objectives have been accomplished. They are also useful to show the success of a course. I would offer a different opinion that performance objectives don't override an individual's learning style. I think there are different ways that learners can demonstrate they have achieved the course goals that may be different than strict performance objectives.]]> 2017-10-10 23:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/195837232 dr_ma12313 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196226676 I believe POs are effective self- assessment tools for both teachers and students. In which teachers will assess their successfulness of achieving their goals by noticing students' performance (by comparing them to the POs). And for the students to know whether or not they are learning what they are supposed to learn form the course. ]]> 2017-10-11 21:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196226676 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196248184 Performance Objectives are very helpful for telling the learners what they will be able to do after they have finished a course. 
They are clear and measurable , and at the end of a course, the student can ask themselves, can I send an email or can I make a spreadsheet and know if they were successful or not in the course. ]]> 2017-10-12 00:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196248184 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196284087 Performance objectives allow for impartial and fact-based assessments. In my current job, I set annual performance objectives with my manager and we track progress toward those objectives through quarterly assessments. I see value in using performance objectives in course design. It reduces the risk of unconscious bias and gives both learners and instructors a set of objectives to work towards.]]> 2017-10-12 05:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196284087 velasqu9 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196288498 Performance objectives are helpful because they provide a guideline for measuring performance. Whenever performance objectives are not being met, having them to indicate ways to improve/shift towards a specific goal, can help reach the desired performance outcome. Having performance objectives to indicate progress, while also being able to look out for early warning indicators of not meeting the performance objective, can help manage and monitor the performance of those seeking a specific goal. ]]> 2017-10-12 06:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196288498 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196290530 Performance Objectives can be defined as a result that is developed from specified goals, steps to achieve those goals, and achieving those goals.  Both learners and teachers will have a clear path of their expectations, an assessment to stay on track, and crossing the finish line. ]]> 2017-10-12 06:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196290530 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196291966 I think performance objectives are important and teachers should use them. Performance objectives give students opportunities to demonstrate their achievement or understanding of the lessons. Also, teachers can rely on performance objectives to assess the students as well as assess their teaching effectiveness.]]> 2017-10-12 06:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196291966 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196994171 Dependent on the course, performance objectives are helpful for everyone. They’re helpful for students to know what to expect and how they’re doing in a class. They’re helpful for instructors and the party sponsoring the course to ensure everyone is in agreement of what students should accomplish and help guide the flow of the course to ensure students are learning what they should be learning. In more abstract and creative courses, performance objectives might stifle the purpose of the class.

]]> 2017-10-14 03:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/196994171 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/197033220 It seems like it would be impossible to successfully design a course without performance objectives. It is these objectives that allow us to measure the success of our design.]]> 2017-10-14 14:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/197033220 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/197074787 We should always use performance objectives which include specific and clear criteria so that learners understand exactly what is expected of them in order to demonstrate  successful learning of objectives.]]> 2017-10-15 02:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/197074787 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/197185868 We should use performance objectives because it requires the course designer to really think about the actions the learner should be able to demonstrate after completion of the course. If the learner is not able to accomplish the performance objectives, then there is more than likely something in the course design that should be changed to make the learning more effective. Additionally, humans like certainty and security - knowing exactly what to expect and what is expected from them can ease some of the anxiety a learner may feel.]]> 2017-10-16 00:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/197185868 https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/197443166 Performance objectives are the most succinct, direct, and clear form of instruction and communication that I have seen. I actually think of performance objectives when communicating with my kids! Obviously I don't speak like a robot with my kids, but I think of giving the conditions and criteria when asking them to do something important. One pitfall of performance objectives is it creates rigidity in thinking. For example, I know that if I gave performance objectives to trainees at the restaurant they would have a hard time responding to new problems or improvising necessary solutions. "But you told me no modifications to the reservation sheet" -- "Well, that regular customer has been sitting at their favorite seat for 15 years, so for them we can make an exception." That doesn't mean I think performance objectives should not be given, they just need to be ready to adapt to exceptions]]> 2017-10-16 16:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/robbinst6/48eocdgn5wbr/wish/197443166