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Writing learning objectives
Aim: To identify the content of learning objectives and practise writing them.
Activity 3B
Look at the Single Filleting of Round Fish checklist at the start of this section and write in the space
below, two statements which describe what you want the trainee to be able to do. These statements
will form the learning objectives.
To help you, the first part of the statement has been provided

On completion of the task, the trainee should be able to:
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Review of activity 3B
It is very rare for a trainee to achieve something unless you can effectively plan and direct your
efforts towards that end. The most common method of doing this is to set training or learning
objectives to reflect the intended outcome of the coaching, i.e. what you want the trainee to be able
to do at the end of the coaching. These objectives usually consist of three basic elements:

The terminal behaviour - what the trainee will be able to do at the end of the session, such as
'single fillet a round fish'.

The conditions - limitations under which the trainee has to work, such as 'whilst conforming to
standards of health, safety and hygiene'.

The standards - the level of competence required, such as 'more than 50% yield within an
acceptable time limit'.
When setting objectives, it is helpful to remember to produce SMART objectives, i.e.
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timed
Now try supplementary activity A, below, which should help you to see what a learning objective
looks like.
Supplementary activity A : Writing practice
Having read the review of activity 3B, above, complete the learning objective for a coaching
session on filleting fish. If you are really stuck, the answer is below.

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