Learning Objective Assignment
Learning Objective Assignment
Introduction
A Learning Objective Assignment acts as a bridge, linking a single Learning Objective to multiple entities across the LDM—such as a Curriculum, Course, Assessment, or even a Resource. This ensures that your carefully crafted objectives permeate the entire learning experience, from top-level program design to individual tasks.
Key highlights:
Broad Applicability: Assign the same objective to various parts of the hierarchy (Pathways, Modules, Groups, etc.).
Instructional Consistency: Keep your learning goals front and center, ensuring every piece of content or activity supports your stated outcomes.
Optional Instruction Reference: Provide designers or instructors with specific notes or guidance on how to implement the objective in context.
Properties
Name
A human-friendly label for this assignment. You might name it after the objective or briefly describe the entity link, e.g., “Obj#123 linked to Module: Market Trends.”
LearningObjectiveId
Indicates which objective is being assigned. This ties back to your defined pedagogy and level.
LearningCurriculumId
(Optional) Points to the curriculum if you want this objective recognized at the topmost level, covering multiple pathways or courses.
LearningPathwayId
(Optional) If you only want the objective to apply to a specialized track, assign it to a Pathway.
LearningCourseId
(Optional) Link the objective to a specific course so everything in that course addresses or evaluates the same outcome.
LearningModuleId
(Optional) For even more granular application, attach it to a module. This is perfect for a unit needing certain advanced skills or knowledge.
LearningAssessmentId
(Optional) Ties the objective directly into an assessment, ensuring that the evaluation of learners includes the relevant objective(s).
LearningGroupId
(Optional) Link the objective to a Learning Group if you want a particular cohort or study group to focus on a specific goal.
LearningChoiceTaskId
(Optional) Attach the objective to a multiple-choice question (Choice Task). This makes sure the question directly measures or touches on the desired outcome.
LearningTextTaskId
(Optional) Attach the objective to an open-ended question (Text Task). Perfect for essay prompts that target deeper cognitive levels.
LearningRubricId
(Optional) Associate the objective with a rubric, reinforcing consistent evaluation.
LearningRubricCriterionId
(Optional) If you want a single criterion within a rubric to reflect that objective’s specifics, link them here.
LearningResourceId
(Optional) Link the objective to a particular resource, indicating the resource’s purpose in achieving that outcome.
InstructionReference
A text area where you can place additional notes, instructions, or recommended teaching strategies for how to integrate the objective into the assigned entity.
ModifiedDate
System-updated date/time of the most recent modification to this assignment.
CreatedDate
System-managed creation date/time for this assignment.
Example
You take the objective “Analyze market data” and assign it to “Module: Market Research Techniques,” “Course: Introduction to Marketing,” and a “Text Task” where learners write an essay using actual market data. You label the assignment “AnalyzeObj-Mod2-Essay” so staff can see at a glance how it all ties together.
Use Case
An institution sets a broad objective “Demonstrate ethical research practices.” They apply it at the Curriculum level for “Health Sciences,” ensuring every Pathway and Course includes ethics coverage. They also link the objective to specific rubrics in advanced modules. When instructors or administrators review content, they see the same objective reappear, promoting consistent alignment and evaluation across the program.
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