Nt1310 Unit 2 Study Guide

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Table 10.1

Translating instructional objectives (at cognitive domain) to behavioural objectives and stating action verb

General instructional objectives Behavioural objectives Action Verb
Knowledge level
• Knows terms used in pharmaceuticals
• Knows specific facts
• Knows selling process
• Knows basic principles
• Defines and recalls the terms
• Recalls specific facts
• Can recall selling process
Defines, recalls and states
Comprehension level
• Understands terms used in pharma
• Interprets verbal material • Explains terms used in pharma
• Infers from verbal materials
• Predicts future consequences Converts, defends, estimates, explains
Application level
• Applies concepts and principles to new situations
• Solves problems • Uses concepts …show more content…

The educationists all over the world use it. This is very popular technique when used for online mode of learning. Even academic and research institutions of IIMs, IITs fame are using this approach to curriculum design. Most of the universities offering distance learning programmes including IGNOU also make use of this approach. The salient features of modular approach to course design are:

(i) Breaking up the course

The entire syllabus is broken down into self-contained units, which are called modules. Each module is a complete piece of information, with a definite objective and methodology. All the modules relate to the broad framework of the syllabus.

(ii) Allow choice of modules

The flexibility of approach is the biggest advantage of modular approach to training. The trainees are free to choose the modules, depending upon their interests. Since each of the modules would be self-sufficient, the learners would not have any problem in interrelating these. In certain situations, the trainers might specify sets or groups of modules and direct the trainees to choose from these groups. Such flexibility allows the students to study the subjects of their own choice. In training, similar modules are prepared, which can be chosen by the …show more content…

1. Objectives: The following points must be considered while formulating the objectives:
(a) Clarity on behavioral objectives of a lesson.

(b) Translation of general objectives into behavioural objectives.

(c) Available time of instruction.

(d) The importance of objectives to be achieved (for both the trainee as well as the trainer organization).
(e) Possibility of achieving behavioural objectives in the light of a trainee’s characteristics and available physical features.

2. Trainees’ background: The lesson has to be delivered to the trainees. So, they must be taken into consideration while planning the lessons for them. If a trainer knows the trainees well, he can facilitate the delivery and include demonstrations, discussions, anecdotes, etc at the proper places to make the instruction process more lively and interactive. Some of the issues worth consideration are:

(a) Previous knowledge of the trainees

(b) Their capacity to understand

(c) Trainees’ attitude towards the contents

(d) Heterogeneity in the trainee

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