Limitations or problems in achieving behavioral goals. (JS)

In October 1970, the MENC (Music Educators National Conference) National Executive Board officially adopted two goals for MENC, four for the profession, and 35 objectives. The goals and objectives, and the progress made toward obtaining them, are summarized. (KC)

A true elaboration of educational goals will include a set of both more and less well-structured aims, corresponding to behavioral objectives and subjectives, which can be tested respectively by direct methods and by less direct methods such as the native speaker or Turing tests. (Author/LS)

These program guidelines, based on the 5-point definition of the physically educated person developed by the National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), provide reference information to states, school districts, and local schools who seek assistance in developing and maintaining quality programs in physical education. Ten…

This manual has been designed to enable school districts to utilize orderly and effective management procedures for the inservice training of teachers in writing performance objectives. The approach recommended involves first, the selection of instructors who develop skills in writing performance objectives and second, the utilization of these…

A set of behavioral objectives for an introductory sociology course is suggested, stressing the "sociological perspective", methodological understandings, the ability to deal critically with sociological materials, and selected content areas. (Author/DE)

The general procedures used to develop educational objectives for the National Assessment of Educational Progress are outlined, as are the procedures used to develop writing objectives. Four objectives related to writing skills are stated: "write to communicate adequately in a social situation"; "write to communicate adequately in a…

This brief, introductory booklet defines what is meant by "performance" and "process" objectives and how each type contributes to the steps necessary for incorporating "accountability" into the evaluation of a given educational program. Further, the booklet provides a set of procedures for developing and writing both performance and process…

A case study of an 11-year-old boy with behavior problems illustrates the use of goal analysis in developing attainable objectives. (CL)

Presents behavioral rationale for guidance in terms of general pupil needs and in terms of specific types of educational circumstances. (Author)

Sources of objectives in curriculum, descriptions, uses, and kinds of behavioral objectives are reviewed. Unique resolutions in each field of instruction are necessary with both cognitive and affective behaviors included in the design of a behavioral system in curriculum. (VW)

There are positive features to MBO Systems, however, this article will help to dispel the mythology that associates them as imperatives in the "T & E" (Thorough and Efficient) process. (Editor/RK)

In a struggling atmosphere for education, one college is optimistic about the future by offering school districts its PRISM Principles professional development as a means to ensure that "no child is left behind." Pacific Oaks College & Children's School is known for its premiere programs in early childhood education, human…