[Lama Nazmy]

1. Difference between Learning Aims and Learning Objectives

• Learning aims are the overall goal at the end of the lesson. They describe what the teacher wants students to achieve as a big picture.
• Learning objectives are the specific steps students need to achieve in order to reach the aim. They should be S.MA.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-relevant)
• Learning Objectives and Learning Aims are like a river: when you reach the end of the river, that’s when you reach the learning aim. But you cannot cross the river without stones; the stones are your learning objectives.
• Without an aim, you will not have objectives, because the objectives work toward the aim.
• Both aims and objectives are important so that students know what they are learning and what is expected from them during the lesson.

2. Example of a Learning Aim and a Learning Objective

–> Lesson: 7th grade Grammar – Past Continuous

• Learning Aim
  Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to use the past continuous tense to describe actions happening at a specific time in the past.
• Learning Objective
  By the end of the lesson, students will be able to create five sentences in the past continuous tense and define the rule by identifying the correct structure (was/were + verb-ing).

[Lama Nazmy]

I forgot to mention which plan I would choose to use and why.

I would choose to use the ASSURE model in my daily/weekly lesson plans because it is detailed and student-oriented. However; I would use the ADDIE model in my long term lesson plans (year-long curriculum plan).

[Lama Nazmy]

ADDIE

• A bigger, broad framework; like a masterplan that focuses on a broad topic, curriculum, training, etc.
• Not classroom oriented. Used more in business, training, designing curriculum, etc.
• Focuses more on the instructional-based side like curriculum designing based on students’ learning needs.
• 5-step model

ASSURE

• A smaller, narrow framework; practical model for lesson planning using the integration of media, technology, and student involvement.
• Classroom-level oriented with required student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction.
• Focuses on the delivery of the lesson or specific topic with media and students’ participation.
• States objectives and learning goals for the specific lesson.
• 6-step model.

 

SIMILARITIES

• Both follow a structured, step-by-step plan.
• Both state objectives clearly.
• Both end by including evaluation and revision to check check effectiveness and make improvements.
• Both are beneficial in education.

[Lama Nazmy]

Your comparison between the learning objectives and learning aims was very detailed and thorough, well said Mona!

• This reply was modified 6 months ago by Lama Nazmy.

[Lama Nazmy]

The connection you made about the aims and objectives was the perfect way to do so.

Your aim and objective are both related to the lesson (literature) and very well structured.

Great job!

[Lama Nazmy]

I agree with you. The ASSURE model is pretty detail-oriented and that is important in education to be more prepared. The student participation is also a huge important factor in teaching as it guides us as teachers to monitor students’ understanding while applying in activities. This would help us to either make more activities to direct students in the correct path or move on to the next lesson.

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