Writing Objectives - PPT - V2
Objectives
Objectives are vital for goal setting in nursing. Different models are used for writing objectives such as RUMBA and SMART.
RUMBA Model
Realistic: Ensure the objective is relevant to the situation and legible.
Unambiguous: The objective should be clear and professional.
Measurable: Define how the objective will be measured, including timeframes.
Behavioural: Clearly state the action and how it will be achieved.
Achievable: Make sure the objective can be accomplished based on the context.
SMART Model
Specific: Clearly describe the task and include an action verb.
Measurable: State how the objective’s achievement will be assessed.
Achievable: Ensure the objective is possible given the context and current role.
Realistic: Confirm the task is attainable for the stage of practice.
Timely: Include a realistic timeframe for completing the objective.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Provides verbs for writing objectives across various cognitive levels:
Remembering: Copying, Defining, Finding.
Understanding: Annotating, Articulating, Summarizing.
Applying: Acting Out, Calculating, Using.
Analyzing: Breaking Down, Correlating, Comparing.
Evaluating: Judging, Assessing, Appraising.
Creating: Composing, Building, Developing.
References
University of South Australia. Writing Learning Objectives for Nursing (2017). Retrieved from https://lo.unisa.edu.au/pluginfile.php/502120/mod_resource/content/2/Writing%20Learning%20Objectives%20Nursing_Nov%202015.pdf
Think Marketing website: https://thinkmarketingmagazine.com/how-to-create-smart-goals/
TeachingThought University: https://www.teachthought.com/learning/what-is-blooms-taxonomy/
Writing Objectives - PPT - V2
Objectives
Objectives are vital for goal setting in nursing. Different models are used for writing objectives such as RUMBA and SMART.
RUMBA Model
Realistic: Ensure the objective is relevant to the situation and legible.
Unambiguous: The objective should be clear and professional.
Measurable: Define how the objective will be measured, including timeframes.
Behavioural: Clearly state the action and how it will be achieved.
Achievable: Make sure the objective can be accomplished based on the context.
SMART Model
Specific: Clearly describe the task and include an action verb.
Measurable: State how the objective’s achievement will be assessed.
Achievable: Ensure the objective is possible given the context and current role.
Realistic: Confirm the task is attainable for the stage of practice.
Timely: Include a realistic timeframe for completing the objective.
Bloom's Taxonomy
Provides verbs for writing objectives across various cognitive levels:
Remembering: Copying, Defining, Finding.
Understanding: Annotating, Articulating, Summarizing.
Applying: Acting Out, Calculating, Using.
Analyzing: Breaking Down, Correlating, Comparing.
Evaluating: Judging, Assessing, Appraising.
Creating: Composing, Building, Developing.
References
University of South Australia. Writing Learning Objectives for Nursing (2017). Retrieved from https://lo.unisa.edu.au/pluginfile.php/502120/mod_resource/content/2/Writing%20Learning%20Objectives%20Nursing_Nov%202015.pdf
Think Marketing website: https://thinkmarketingmagazine.com/how-to-create-smart-goals/
TeachingThought University: https://www.teachthought.com/learning/what-is-blooms-taxonomy/
