Module 8

Learning objectives have a relevant role in planning instruction. They determine the structure of the lessons, I consider essential to have a frame to carry out the classes, it provides organization and optimizes teachers’ and learners’ time which makes possible the development of different learning processes. Establishing learning objectives not only helps teachers to plan and design the tasks and their corresponding procedures, but also facilitates the learners’ understanding to build up their language skills.

When learning objectives are acknowledged, teachers and students may be sure they are covering what it is necessary for the program and accomplishing what the learners need. The way a lesson starts with clear objectives reflects the teachers’ decisions to direct the variety of factors in a course development. When learners know what the objectives are they get involved easily, aspects such as description of goals, talking about what students are expected to do in a lesson, having students read or discuss about the aims for the lessons may guarantee motivation, more learners’ satisfaction and participation because they may wish certain tasks more than others, some of them may prefer or require more practice in speaking skills than writing skills (it depends on the students needs) etc.