Objectives are statements of what the lecturer intends for the students and are generally part of a teacher-centred approach. Learning outcomes are statements of what the student will be able to do or demonstrate as a result of their learning and hence part of a student-centred approach.

Example of an Objective:

Students will be taught the basic principles of database searching.

Example of a Learning Outcome:

Students will be able to apply the principles of database searching in a review of literature.