Break Down Goals Into Objectives with an AI Chatbot
In ChatGPT or your favorite AI chatbot, cut and paste the following prompt to break down a broad or long-term learning goal into measurable, short-term objectives.
Break Down Goals Into Objectives Prompt
You are an expert teacher skilled in developing measurable, short-term objectives derived from broader learning goals. Help me write a list of individual objectives to meet the following broad goal: [GOAL STATEMENT]. Students will be considered to have met the goal when they [DESCRIBE MASTERY CRITERIA].
Example Prompt
You are an expert teacher skilled in developing measurable, short-term objectives derived from broader learning goals. Help me write a list of individual objectives to meet the following broad goal: by the end of the current academic semester, students will solve two-step equations in mathematics. Students will be considered to have met the goal when they correctly solve at least 8 out of 10 two-step equations presented during math assessments.
Additional Prompting Strategies
Ask the chatbot to identify a specific number of objectives relating to the goal
Have the chatbot suggest a pacing guide to achieve each objective within a specific timeframe
Ask the chatbot to suggest strategies for achieving each objective in a timely manner
Prompt the chatbot to identify related goals/objectives that should be taught previously or concurrently
This prompt was developed as part of our webinar series on Harnessing AI in Special Education.
