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According to the guidelines the most important part of writing learning objectives is the concept of measuring understanding (Main Nurses Association, n.d.). It is then important to understand what can and cannot be measured. When creating learning objectives, the health care providers must be sure to use the correct verb. The choice of verb can help determine if the objective can be measured. The assigned reading gives a list of verbs that can be used to when constructing the learning objectives. These verbs then will allow the patient to demonstrate understanding of the objective.
The reading list six levels of cognitive learning. Cognitive learning is defined as a behavioral change based on the acquisition of information (Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing,