Learning Objective Writing in English Teaching: Current Insights and Challenges for EFL Teachers

Abstract

Even though some recent concern has arisen about the significance attached to learning objective writing in planning an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) lesson, most EFL teachers and teacher educators at present are convinced to believe that clear, well-delivered objectives are at the heart of any quality lesson. Without well-designed learning objectives, teachers and students may not be able to grasp what they want to achieve and, whether or not, they have achieved it. Using semi-structure interviews, this research is to explore a group of Thai EFL teachers’ insights into what they see learning objectives today are and what makes it challenging to derive ones that are practical and professional in recent times. What is needed from the finding is some standard for writing effective learning objectives that would be applicable to all levels of EFL learning. EFL teachers are, as a result, encouraged to draw more attention to develop clear learning objectives that are in line with assessment and classroom practices.