When we start a course, we want to become the SMARTEST version of ourselves. So here’s why setting learning objectives that are just SMART isn’t enough. ⬇️
It usually helps me a lot to structure my thinking based on a model or an acronym. I make sure I don’t forget anything. And the definition of objectives is no exception to this habit.
But when we talk about learning objectives, the SMART formula forgets 3 essential elements from my point of view. So I completed the acronym with what seemed essential to me so that I remember it and proceed in a systematic manner.
I assume that many of you are receiving and/or setting objectives currently, thus the timing is ideal so that I don’t need to focus on the meaning of “Specific”, “Measurable”, “Achievable”, “Relevant” and “Time-Bound” and just develop the 3 added letters EST :
1️⃣E, for “enabling new skills”: in addition to being SMART, a learning objective must also target the acquisition of a new skill.
2️⃣S, like “securing transfer”: a learning objective must also contain a reflection on how the skills will be transferred outside the training environment.
3️⃣T, for « taxonomy based »: a learning objective must finally rely on Bloom’s taxonomy to determine the level of complexity targeted for each skill. « Remember », « understand », « apply », etc.
And that way I make sure that, after a training with me, the participants are not only SMART, but the SMARTEST!
❓And you, how do you set learning objectives for yourself or others?
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