Educational Objectives are required for sessions to be eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Writing Educational Objectives (according to the APA)
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Educational objectives, or learning outcomes, are statements that clearly describe what the learner will know or be able to do as a result of having attended an educational program or activity.
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Educational objectives must be observable and measurable.
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Educational objectives should (1) focus on the learner, and (2) contain action verbs that describe measurable behaviors
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Verbs to consider when writing Educational objectives:
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list, describe, recite, write
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compute, discuss, explain, predict
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apply, demonstrate, prepare, use
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analyze, design, select, utilize
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compile, create, plan, revise
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assess, compare, rate, critique
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Verbs to avoid when writing Educational objectives
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know, understand, have
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learn, appreciate
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become aware of, become familiar with
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Examples of well-written Educational objectives:
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Implement traditional exposure-based interventions as adapted for an acceptance-based model.
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Describe the role and significance of avoidance in the development and maintenance of psychopathology.
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Conduct a full-scale values assessment with clients.
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Examples of poor Educational Objectives:
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Hear the latest research about ACT. (not learner-focused; not about measurable behaviors)
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See a role-play. (not learner-focused; not about measurable behaviors)
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