A REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF SHARED LESSON OBJECTIVES IN SHAPING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.

Abstract

Lesson objectives are germane parts of every lesson plan and its delivery. More important is the disclosure of these objectives. This paper reviews the role of shared lesson objectives in shaping academic achievements of senior secondary school students. Different views about lesson objectives are analysed, it also looks at how shared lesson objectives help to increase academic achievement of learners in schools. The framework of this review is premised on the cognitive load theory, which considers the intrinsic, germane and extraneous cognitive domains as keys to the formulation and disclosure of every learning objective. It also looks at key considerations for crafting lesson objectives- these are audience, behaviour, condition and degree. It finally, looks at the benefits of shared objectives- clarity, instructional guidance, motivation, alignment with assessment, feedback, collaboration and accountability were identified. It recommended that in developing and disclosure of lesson objectives, students’ capacity, maturity level and behaviour should be considered. This would help to effectively differentiate and make provisions for low ability learners while the high ability learners are further encouraged to do more.