Reliance upon poorly written behavioral objectives and single measurement devices do more than transcend the written mandates of "T and E". "T and E", thorough and efficient education, suggests reasonable levels of attainment in a comprehensive pupil assessment process. Objectives can take different meanings and here a proper educational objective…

The author looks at a major aim of education, for which there are no standardized achievement tests. She proposes a model for teachers to work on. (Editor)

A model for expansion of educational objectives beyond the usual narrow focus on low-level cognitive abilities and the transmission of facts is suggested. A brief definition of the three domains--psychomotor (doing), cognitive (thinking), and affective (feeling)--is given, and it is pointed out that affect (Feelings) is present with either…

Defining behavioral objectives as the operational statements of behavior which a student is expected to demonstrate at the end of a course, this paper examines the state of behavioral objectives in speech instruction, reviews theoretical positions and empirical evidence regarding the use of behavioral objectives in instruction, and reports on the…

The purpose of this study was to determine what effect the learner's knowledge of a desired instructional outcome has on his acquisition of that goal. (Author)

Tests the effect of developmental level objectives on student achievement and efficiency in a zoology course. These objectives were found to have no significant effect on achievement, but they did significantly increase student efficiency in learning the content material of the module. (Author)

The pamphlet is an adaptation of social studies objectives for 17-year-olds and adults developed in 1974 by the National Assessment of Educational Progress. It is to be used by schools in Kansas as a guideline in evaluating and developing local social studies programs. Its contents have not been field tested. The objectives are presented as…

Most educational objectives can be classified as either mastery or developmental. For mastery objectives, teachers can develop satisfactory assessment instruments relatively easily and can describe student achievement as "can do" or "can't do." For developmental objectives, there are a number of evaluation methods, and student progress varies in…

Discusses how some behavioristic techniques can increase humanism in schools. Describes activities to enhance students' active participation in the self-actualization process, including using behavioral objectives, evaluation, and grading. Defines classroom application of behavioral principles and suggests they encourage a humanistic environment.…

Research is currently underway at the Malmo School of Education dealing with selected aspects of educational objectives in compulsory school at the "gymnasium" and post-"gymnasium" levels. The main thesis is that these schools prepare students with knowledge and specific skills but fail to equip the student with more general skills and attitudes…

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between the two basic factors, progressivism and traditionalism, that underlie attitudes toward education and the range of behavioral objectives which teachers consider important for student achievement. The research involves a measure of teacher attitudes toward education and a…

Children's behavior is not necessarily directly correlated with the values that they hold. Children may believe in honesty, yet behave dishonestly. It is necessary to understand the complex realities underlying children's behavior if values education is to have real meaning. (IS)

Stresses that student-centered teaching must foster the whole student. Presents a developmental model involving setting goals in courses and interactive teaching/learning strategies to create a student-centered classroom. Describes sample course goals for developing and evaluating student maturity, and argues for a model addressing self, values,…

Canadian journals in psychology, education, and higher education were reviewed to assess the contribution of psychology to Canadian higher education. Over 100 articles were selected, plus books and monographs published between 1970 and 1980. The articles were grouped according to whether they dealt with cognition and learning; instruction; student…