Use this rubric to evaluate your objectives. You should be able to answer "yes" to each question.
Rubric Question
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Explanation
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Does the objective clearly describe when the student will perform the task? |
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- It should describe the stimulus for the performance; or,
- It should describe the circumstances which will surround the performance.
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Does the objective describe an observable behavior? |
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- You should be able to measure the performance; or,
- You should be able to infer it from some measurable thing (e.g., a survey).
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Does the objective clearly define how well the learner must perform the behavior? |
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- The objective should describe the level of expertise required; or,
- It should describe the accuracy or proficiency required.
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Can you describe the direct relationship between the objective and a relevant aspect of real-world performance? (in STEP exams or Clinical Practice) |
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- You should be able to defend to a student or peer why the student must learn this to be an effective physician; or,
- You should be able to describe how this forms a building block for some larger performance.
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Can you defend the objective’s performance criteria by a recognized reference or principle? |
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- You should be able to convince others why you picked the criteria level you did.
- Whenever possible, it is best to cite respected sources.
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Did the objective originate in a systematic analysis of the performance? |
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- This should have been the product of a systematic analysis.
- You should be able to describe how this performance fits in with the larger task performance. (Why do it?)
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Could you write a test item directly from the information in the objective? |
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- The objective should tell you exactly what the learner should do.
- The objective should tell you exactly how well the learner should be able to do it.
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