Learning Objectives | Definition, Purpose And Support

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Which Resources Can I Use Prior to Writing my Learning Objective?

Now that you understand what a learning objective is and what its purpose is, please refer to the table below to determine which resources you need to refer to prior to writing your learning objective and which resources are optional, depending on the key stage that you will be teaching.

Teaching Materials: Essential vs Optional

Teaching Materials to Refer to Prior to Writing your Learning Objective

Key Stage	Essential Documents	Optional Documents
Click to Expand: Early Years
Early Years	EYFS Framework Early Learning Goals
Click to Expand: Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2	National Curriculum for KS1 and KS2	Your interview school’s curriculum documents and maps Any schemes of work that your interview school uses for the subjects that you are teaching
Click to Expand: KS3
KS3	National Curriculum for KS3 and KS4	Your interview school’s curriculum documents and maps Any scheme/s of work that your interview school uses for the subject/s that you are teaching
Click to Expand: KS4
KS4	National Curriculum for KS3 and KS4 The GCSE or A-Level syllabus, along with the guidance notes for the subject that you are teaching, as specified by your interview school	Your interview school’s curriculum documents and maps Any scheme/s of work that your interview school uses for the subject/s that you are teaching

*If you are unfamiliar with any of the terminology on this page, please refer to the glossary in the appendices section of this course.