The manual discusses Project SAIL's (a special dropout prevention program) use of Goal Attainment Scaling as part of individualized education plans in the treatment of troubled adolescents and in overall program evaluation. The scaling is characterized as an explicit, respectful treatment contact through which the adolescent can learn to set…

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,…

In the current trend toward improvement of instruction and accountability, the writing of objectives has become an almost universal requirement. Objectives, in fact, may be at a general, specific, or competency level, but it is impossible to begin to write any of these until a course configuration (format) has been developed. Construction of a…

An examination of the extensive drug education literature as well as of specific school drug education programs indicates that the present confusion over drug education results from confusion over definitions, goals, approaches, and evaluation. This report, based on an examination of recent literature and on information and printed materials on…

The general procedures used to develop educational objectives for the National Assessment of Educational Progress are outlined, as are the procedures used to develop science objectives. Four primary objectives of science education are stated: "Know fundamental facts and principles of science"; "possess the abilities and skills…

This preservice and in-service training model for science teachers is based on the perceptual and behavioral changes experienced by first-year science teachers. The objective of this model is to develop science teachers with strong scientific backgrounds who can relate course content and affective understanding to students. The model is divided…

Outlines an alternative procedure for counselors in junior high and secondary schools who find that a nondirective stance leads to confusion and frustration in adolescent clients. (EV)

Ties inservice education and staff development programs to distinct instructional missions at elementary, junior high, and high school levels. According to a needs assessment completed by 1,400 teachers in a large urban school system, secondary teachers perceive a greater need for staff development activities than elementary teachers. Includes one…

Applied McCaskey's model of directional planning (as opposed to planning from goals and objectives) to data from large urban school districts. Initial impressions suggested that the model is viable: explicit, publicly stated goals and objectives were found to be grounded in a set of beliefs and desires for the districts. (CMG)

Outlines some of the characteristics of humanistic objectives for education; e.g. humanist objectives are largely holistic, are concerned with affective aspects of learning that determine the expression of information in action; and are directed to the qualities that make us human. (Author/JM)

Sample writing sessions for behavioral objectives are imagined and the reader is urged to take part. Uses in the areas of curriculum development, instruction, evaluation, and material selection are discussed. Many specific examples are given. (LS)

Social Studies Curriculum Guidelines, A Position Statement recently issued by the National Council for the Social Studies, is having a major impact throughout the country. Two educators draw on their years of experience to analyze this important document. (Editor)