Writing Learning Objectives

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Verification.

Industry guidelines.

Task analysis.

3.5.2

Writing Learning Objectives

It is essential that learning objectives accurately describe the required

performance for a task. Effective learning objectives clearly state

measurable performance the trainee must be able to demonstrate and

include conditions and standards of task performance. In most cases,

a training designer develops learning objectives and obtains SME and

management concurrence. Objectives provide the framework for

development of training materials and determination of testing

requirements. For detailed information relative to developing learning

objectives, refer to DOE-STD-1005-92, Guide to Good Practice for

Developing Learning Objectives.

3.5.3 Establishing Testing Requirements

When designing testing specifications for individual units of instruction

or for overall qualification, the designer determines performance

testing limitations and scoring methods for performance tests. Written

and oral test specifications and job performance measures (JPMs), or

their equivalent, are then developed. For additional information about

testing requirements refer to DOE-STD-1009-92, Guide to Good

Practices for the Development of Test Items, and DOE-STD-1011-92,

Guide to Good Practices for the Design, Development, and

Implementation of Examinations.

3.5.4 Training Program Description

A training program description uses the curriculum outline to

document training program elements for each position. The

information describes training program content (including initial and

continuing training) and training program administration requirements.

Details in a training program description may include: