Friday, November 22, 2002|
The Heydad test of objective writing
"If, however, the trowel-trade academy wants to use simulation to teach NON-masons how to clean equipment, I think they risk failing the Heydad test. Usually this applies to objectives, but I'm sure most on the list can extend it to modes of training delivery. "Unfamiliar with the test? It's very easy. Just take your training objective, and stick in front of it the words: "Hey, Dad, watch me while I..." If the total statement doesn't make sense ('Hey, dad, watch me while I understand principles of brick-cleaning'), there's a reason." [Via Serious Instructional Technology ] Brilliant! You'd be surprised how much time it takes to explain the nature of a good objective to someone who has no experience in this area. This will help. 10:19:41 AM | permalink | Bare your teeth [] |
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