Deriving

Instructional
Objectives
Training & Development (HRM)

Submitted By :Rishabh (37) Submitted To : Dr. Ram Shankar Uraon

Instructional
Objectives
A statement that describes what the learner will be able
DEFINITIO
N to do after completing the instruction.

● Provide direction for the instructional process

IMPORTAN ● Help to ensure that the training is relevant and effective
CE ● Help to assess the learner's progress
● Help to communicate the learning outcomes to the learner, the trainer,
and other stakeholders
 SMART Instructional
Objectives The objective should be specific and
S SPECIFIC unambiguous.

The objective should be measurable so

that you can assess whether it has MEASURABLE M
been achieved.

The objective should be challenging

A ATTAINABLE but achievable.

The objective should be relevant to the

learner's needs and the organization's RELEVANT R
goals.

The objective should have a specific

T TIME-BOUND deadline for completion.
Different types of instructional objectives

Knowledge- Skilled- Attitude-

Based Based Based
Objectives Objectives Objectives

Focus on the learner's Focus on the learner's Focus on the learner's

knowledge of facts, ability to perform a task beliefs and values
concepts, and theories
Example
The learner will be able to define the term "instructional
objective".
Knowledge - Based
This objective is knowledge-based because it focuses on the
learner's knowledge of a specific term.

The learner will be able to write a SMART instructional objective.

Skilled - Based
This objective is skill-based because it focuses on the learner's
ability to perform a specific task.

The learner will be motivated to learn new skills.

Attitude - Based This objective is attitude-based because it focuses on the
learner's beliefs and values.
 How to derive instructional objectives
Identify the organization's
01 strategic goals.

Match the learner's needs to

the organization's strategic
02
goals.

Identify the learner's

03 needs.

Write instructional objectives

that will help the learner meet
the organization's strategic goals
04
and their own needs.
 Advantages of Instructional Objectives
➢ Clarity: Instructional objectives help to clarify the learning outcomes that are
expected of the learner.

➢ Measurability: Instructional objectives can be used to measure the learner's

progress and achievement.

➢ Alignment : Instructional objectives can help to align the training with the
organization's strategic goals

➢ Communication: Instructional objectives can be used to communicate the

learning outcomes to the learner, the trainer, and other stakeholders.

➢ Motivation: Instructional objectives can help to motivate the learner by providing

them with a clear goal to strive for.
 Disadvantages of Instructional Objectives
➢ Time-consuming: Writing instructional objectives can be time-consuming,
especially if they are not well-defined.

➢ Rigidity: Instructional objectives can be seen as rigid and inflexible, which can
make it difficult to adapt the training to the needs of the learner.

➢ Oversimplification: Instructional objectives can sometimes be oversimplified,

which can lead to unrealistic expectations about what the learner will be able to
achieve.

➢ Neglect of other learning outcomes: Instructional objectives can focus too much
on the cognitive domain and neglect other learning outcomes, such as the
affective and psychomotor domains..
 Conclusion
In conclusion, training and development is an essential part of any organization's
success. By investing in the training and development of their employees, organizations
can improve their performance, productivity, and innovation.

Instructional objectives are an essential part of training and development. By using

SMART objectives, we can ensure that our training is relevant, effective, and aligned
with the organization's goals.
THANK YOU !