D3.3.2

=Institutional policies require that a formal statement of learning objectives is used as the starting point for e-learning design and (re)development. =

Evidence
Learning objectives are the foundation for an educational event that forms a contract between teacher and learner and helps to ensure the selection of instructional strategies for content presentation that successfully delivers defined outcomes.

When clearly defined objectives are lacking, there is no sound basis for the selection or designing of instructional materials, content, or methods. With clear objectives in view, students at all levels are better able to decide what activities on their part will help them get to where it is important for them to go (Mager 1984).

If course documentation includes clear learning objectives then evaluation of the students’ attitudes and competence with respect to the objectives can be made at the course outset this can guide course refinement (Combs et al. 2008).