The purpose of this article is to show...that there is no inherent conflict between specifying objectives in behavioral terms for specific types of curricula and the creation of humane persons and a humane society...and that the use of educational technology does not exclude the student from the formulation of his educational goals." (Author)

The advantages of specifying behavioral objectives for instruction are outlined and consideration given to how the document Inquiry Objectives in the Teaching of Biology" can help in curriculum development by identifying inquiry factors" and the characteristics of inquiry teachers." (AL)

Teachers sometimes need reminding that job training for business has a two-fold purpose--the actual training for the specific job and the personality development needed to succeed in that job. (Author)

The article consists of the preface, annotated outline, and bibliography for a seminar on Aethestics in Education. (EJS)

Stresses the importance of clarity and specificity of behavioral outcomes in the formulation of educational objectives. Suggests that curriculum development is more of an art than a science. (GC)

Identifies a process for determining program content that will be relevant to adult life goals. Lists conclusions of research that can serve as testable hypotheses and practical guidelines for program planners. Models a possible approach to the treatment of data yielded in applied research. (NRJ)

The author believes that in an organization such as MENC (Music Educators National Conference), long range-planning is, in essence, long-range hoping, and suggests that it is time for MENC to undertake a reevaluation of the GO (Goals and Objectives) Project as it applies to a new decade. (Author/KC)

The management by objectives (MBO) system is applied to a classroom situation with handicapped children. Uses of MBO in establishing specific curriculum objectives and supervising classroom aides are discussed. (CL)

Presents teaching strategies for introducing high school students to contract law. Offers as a case study a contract agreement between pro football players and team owners. Stresses basic elements of contracts (offer, acceptance, consideration, and understanding the bargaining process). Journal available from the American Bar Association, 1155…

Describes a model to be used by designers, users, or researchers in appraising management games based on four concentric circles which put the game in the context of (1) game purposes, (2) cognitive objectives, (3) affective objectives, and (4) management qualities and skills. (Author/CMV)

Discusses a study in which engineering students ranked the value of behavioral objectives for their course differently than the instructor for the first unit of instruction; for the following unit, there was no significant difference between the students' and instructor's rankings. (MLH)

Discusses instructional development for human resource development and performance improvement programs that optimize business results. Identifies and defines five key variables: instructional approach, learner role, learning objective, intended outcome, and expected behavior; that can inform the most relevant instructional methods to create a…

Although effective goal-setting is universally accepted as good social work practice, students often struggle with establishing well-formed goals. Therefore, the authors have developed an educational approach to engage students in learning the skills of effective goal-setting. This manuscript presents a conceptual approach and instructional…

This is a support document to the "Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) 2009 Cohort User Guide" report. Developed for users of LSAY, the user guide consolidates information about the LSAY 2009 cohort into one document. This support document provides school and school transition information for the guide. [For the main report,…

The economic benefits of staying on in education have been well established. But do students know this? One of the reasons why students might drop out of education too soon is because they are not well informed about the costs and benefits of staying on in education at an appropriate time of their educational career. Indeed, the fact that…