Learning Goals and Course Objectives

Below are some resources on learning objectives and course goals.

  • From the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning: “You will find lots of talk in the literature on teaching and learning about the importance of articulating learning goals and learning objectives for your students.” Read more.
  • From AAMC: Questions to ask yourself and steps for writing an objective here.
  • From UIC Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence: What should learning objectives do? What are three key components? Why are they important? Tips for writing effective learning objectives. Click here.
  • From the Chronicle: Graphic Display of Student Learning Objectives by Billie Hara
  • From Stanford Evaluation & Research: This guide on “How to Write Learning Goals” has some great concise examples here.
  • From Denison’s CfLT Blog: Articles that have been shared in CfLT newsletters over the past five years using “learning goals” in the search box.

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