Specific: The objective should clearly define what the learner will accomplish, avoiding vague terms. For example, instead of saying "Students will learn about climate change," a more specific objective would be "Students will identify the primary causes of climate change." This sets a clear target that guides both the course and the learner's focus.

Measurable: The objective must include a way to assess whether the learner has met the goal. Vague objectives like "Students will understand climate change" don’t allow for easy measurement. Instead, you could reframe it as "Students will analyze the impact of greenhouse gasses on global temperatures," which provides a clear, measurable action that can be assessed through discussion or assessments.

Achievable: The objective should be realistic and attainable within the time and resources available. This means considering the level of the learners and the scope of the content. For example, it wouldn't be achievable to expect students to master advanced calculus in a two-week introductory math course. Instead, an achievable objective might be "Students will solve basic algebraic equations," which aligns with their current skill level and the course duration.

Relevant: The objective ensures that the course and lessons are both aligned with the broader goals and clearly structured, allowing for relevant, engaging content.

Time-bound: While the "time-bound" element is important, it’s handled separately in the course length section, so we don’t need to write it directly into the objectives.