Which term describes expressing the objective in terms of acquiring knowledge or competencies?

• A. Performance objective
• B. Behavioral Objective
• C. Learning Objective
• D. Evaluation Objective

Answer: (C)

In instructional design, objectives specify what the learner should know or be able to do after the instruction. Expressing the objective in terms of acquiring knowledge or competencies points to a learning objective because it centers on the knowledge or skills the learner is expected to gain. Examples include statements like the learner will describe key concepts, explain how a process works, or demonstrate a newly learned skill.

A performance objective, by contrast, describes the observable action the learner will perform after learning. A behavioral objective is similar, emphasizing observable behavior. An evaluation objective focuses on how the learning will be measured and assessed. So, when the aim is to capture what the learner will know or be able to do as a result of instruction, the learning objective is the best fit.