Six workshops, composed of 799 participants representing 429 agencies in the North Atlantic, Midwest, Southern, and Western regions, were conducted during September-November 1969 by the Council of Diploma Programs of the National League for Nursing. At each workshop a nurse educator gave a presentation to familiarize the participants with the…

This article defines a performance objective as an answer to the questions of who does what, how well, and under what conditions. Three components usually considered mandatory for a performance objective are the action or behavior in which the person engages to demonstrate that he has learned what he was expected to learn, the condition under…

As a supplement to the principal reports, a total of 776 verbal behavioral objectives are incorporated in this document relating to the U. S. Naval Academy Self-Paced Physics Course. The objectives are related to the following aspects: physical measurements, frames of reference, significant figures, statics, dynamics, kinematics, electricity, and…

At Tacoma Community College (Washington) a chemistry course was taught using instructional objectives. This document describes the course in terms of writing the objectives, instructional procedures and student attitudes. The instructor's overall conclusions were: (1) student reaction to the use of instructional objectives was very favorable; (2)…

Contends that aims and goals of many language courses lack the precision needed for effective teaching and evaluation and that there is a need to write precise statements of objectives in terms of pupils' learning rather than in terms of teachers' activities. Suggests how to write learning objectives. (SED)

Explains the eight areas of change involved in the switch from conventional'' to more individualized, objective-oriented instruction. (SP)

Explains the eight areas of change involved in the switch from conventional'' to more individualized, objective-oriented instruction. (SP)

The role of the library has changed significantly during the past 2 decades. Twenty years ago, it could have been considered the norm for a small to mid-sized library to have one or two computers for patron use. Staff was fortunate to have a computer connected to a printer--a tractor-feed ink jet printer--with a basic word processing application…

Various stages in the development of educational objectives by a major British curriculum development project are described. (DE)

Unit lesson plans for the three parts of the Emergency Vehicle (EV) Operator training program are provided. The units in parts 1 and 2 are designed for use in a classroom setting and contain the following components: description of the unit; trainees' knowledge objectives; instructor preparation activities; instructional content/presentation…

OBJECTIVES ARE PRESENTED FOR A 1-YEAR COURSE IN INDUSTRIAL ARTS, "THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION." THESE WERE PREPARED AT TWO LEVELS -- (1) STATEMENTS INDICATING THE MORE GENERAL OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION, AND (2) STATEMENTS OF A DETAILED NATURE SPECIFYING DAILY TERMINAL BEHAVIOR OF PUPILS. THE OBJECTIVES COVER THE COGNITIVE,…

Ninety objectives and related test items for use in grades 7 through 12 are presented. Each sample contains an objective, test items, and criteria for judging the adequacy of the response. Objectives are organized into the following categories: (1) property of metals; (2) operations and functions; (3) cutting and shearing; (4) filing; (5) cutting…

Eighty-five behavioral objectives and related evaluation items for mechanical drawing in grades 7 through 12 are presented. Each sample contains the objective, test items, and means for judging the adequacy of the response. The following categories are included: (1) basic drafting skills; (2) beginning lettering; (3) drawing; (4) orthographic…