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=== Why are lesson objectives important? ===

'''Learning objectives''' ideally describe the direction in which students will acquire new knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Every decision you make about a lecture or small group study session should depend on what you hope your students will be able to do after your session. These goals make it easier for you to know whether your lesson is actually teaching new concepts and skills to your students. Coming up with specific content for a lesson can seem '''[[overwhelming''']], but you can break the process into steps to make it easy. <ref>{{Cite documentation|title= Learning Objectives |url=https://cteresources.bc.edu/documentation/learning-objectives/|access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref>

First, it's best to think of your course goals as goals for your class and your students. One of the most popular goal-setting strategies is “SMART,” which ensures that goals are focused. As part of lesson planning, you can use the SMART criteria to determine your lesson objectives: Are the objectives specific? Are goals measurable? Are the goals achievable by all students? Are the goals relevant for your classroom and students? Are the goals time-bound to fit your program? For each goal, it's important to start with an action related to what students can do after the lesson. <ref>{{Cite documentation|title= Learning Objectives |url=https://cteresources.bc.edu/documentation/learning-objectives/|access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref>

Depending on the topic you are teaching and your student's knowledge level, these actions will vary. However, if your '''[[lesson''']] involves more advanced tasks, then objectives can include actions such as create, use, perform, or measure. When creating lesson goals, remember that measuring student success is easier when you have specific goals. Once you've set your lesson goals, it's time to tie them into the next stage of your lesson plan! <ref>{{Cite documentation|title= Learning Objectives |url=https://cteresources.bc.edu/documentation/learning-objectives/|access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref>

==See also==