Six steps to successful needs analysis are (1) collect information about the organization, (2) identify potential training opportunities, (3) conduct a performance audit, (4) select and test content areas, (5) determine the required skills, knowledge, and abilities, and (6) verify this information against the organization's issues and goals. (SK)

The author notes that before any training takes place, managers must know their responsibilities as advisors, coaches, reinforcers, and positive models. They must understand that, if they fail to fulfill those roles, their subordinate supervisors probably will not use their new skills on the job. (SSH)

Steps for writing measurable objectives for students which reflect employable standards include: (1) the outcome state, (2) the condition statement, and (3) the criterion statement. Measurable objectives will help students to know if they are employable and, if not, what is needed to achieve employment. (EA)

This document is a course syllabus for "College and University Organization and Administration." The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of the organizational structure and administrative nature of U.S. colleges, universities, and other learning organizations. Course objectives include: (1) an introduction of selected…

A major problem in competency-based education is the lack of clarity in defining competence. This monograph describes the levels of competence used in developing competency-based educational programs and provides a taxonomy that can be used in developing competency-based instruction. The taxonomy includes four levels. Level 1 includes specific…

Discussed educational objectives in history instruction and how students can become more aware of their own objectives in education. (RK)

Examines the complex combination of behavioral and technical factors which determine the successful introduction and continuous use of management by objectives. A previous article attempted to examine significant variations in the reasons why British educational organizations have used MBO, the apparent leadership styles, and the speed and…

Evaluates a conventional model for training counselors, describes a systems-based model, and examines some advantages and limitations of the proposed model. (Author)

Author considers two recent trends in education, the first is that education must become more broadly humanizing and values must be taught in the schools, the second is that our instructional procedures must become far more objective in order to be effective. (Author/RK)

Reports the results of a study relating to the objectives that teachers deem most important in elementary school science. Elementary teachers of Victoria (Australia) and Britain hold similar opinions about elementary science objectives, valuing especially the abilities to observe, solve problems, classify data, and communicate ideas. (JR)

Paper attempts to show that the complexities involved in explaining the concept of responsible action have led educational theorists to emphasize certain aspects of that concept at the expense of others. (Author/RK)

Describes procedures to develop instructional objectives for high school biology. Two kinds of objectives are identified as pre-objectives and performance objectives. Models to classify these in branches of biology and to ensure quality control are provided. (PS)

Discusses the procedure or process whereby the teacher, the department chairman, the supervisor and other staff members define their objectives and duties in measurable terms; set forth procedures and activities for reaching their objectives; and measure pupil attainment of the stated objectives. (RB)