The obvious problems with covert objectives are that they can't be observed directly. The problem with overt objectives is that in order to find readily observable objectives, the faculty may develop trivial objectives. Students will understand the difference between the concept of negligence and strict liability. Covert Objective Overt Objective Objectives may be either General or Specific . General objectives usually describe broad purposes and are not behavioral.
Specific objectives describe specific behavior.
On the other hand, lesson objectives are specific. Students will understand the concept of negligence. General Objective Specific Objective Objectives may be either Simple or Criterion-reference. Simple objectives state only what a law student will be able to do after the instruction. Criterion objectives state both what a law student will be able to do after the instruction as well as the standard of performance.