Observable behavior change is a more useful goal in counseling than self-acceptance or self-understanding. Goals should be stated as specific behavior changes desired by each client, compatible with the counselor's values, and externally observable. Behavioral goals would result in: (a) a clearer anticipation of what counseling could accomplish,…

Professor Lumsdaine, while in general agreement with Professor Glaser on the importance of behavioral objectives, stresses the need for providing an explicit rationale or foundation for evaluation. Emphasis is placed upon improving the technology of evaluation and creating a better market for assessment data and the standards for the adequacy of…

Most of the literature on the instructional effects of operationally defining the objectives of a curriculum before implementation has been based on a logical, rather than an empirical, analysis of the instructional process. A model procedure was developed and used to examine empirically the contribution of the cognitive objectives of an…

How and why the Minimum Performance Objectives were written, explanations of the objectives, how the objectives could be implemented, and a statement on the limitations of the objectives comprise the substance of this monograph. Illustrative objectives from "Minimal Performance Objectives of Mathematics Education in Michigan" are also included.…

The purposes of the study were to determine what relationships between form and function of educational objectives can be identified in curriculum literature, and what philosophical beliefs in terms of the axiology of curriculum design are compatible with various combinations of form and function of objectives. A search of the literature yielded…

A complete and comprehensive course of study in acting fundamentals for the junior college is presented. Its overall goals are to develop individual sensitivity and creativity, without neglecting essential skills and traditional theatrical and academic values. Justification of major course objectives in the junior college curriculum, presentation…

A model for an accountable guidance program, this plan presents realistic performance goals for the practicing counselor, for school administrators, for parents, and for teachers. As their contribution to accomplishing the school's goals for its students, the counselors accept several very general responsibilities: (1) to provide every student…

Florida's 67 school superintendents nominated 112 reading specialists and 236 classroom teachers to select from a comprehensive list of reading objectives those which were relevant for learners in Florida, appropriate for mastery by students seven and nine years of age, and logically consistent with adopted goals. Department of Education…

This is the second volume of a series produced by the State Education Department of the University of the State of New York. Mathematics objectives and sample items included were originally developed by four local school districts and are not intended to be official or comprehensive, but an aid to teachers in constructing curricula and making…

The purpose of this study was to develop a taxonomy which would categorize high level physics problem-solving behaviors, and to examine the usefulness of such a classification system. This classification of learning objectives is based on complexity, a nonarbitrary measure which does not rely upon comparison between students but rather is based on…

This booklet was developed in response to Ohio Education Association members' concern in developing behavioral objectives. It characterizes well-formulated behavioral objectives as: (1) stated in precise language that clearly defines the behavior; (2) establishing a performance or behavior expectancy level; (3) describing the conditions under…

A beginner's course in drawing is presented. Course content covers a history of drawing, contemporary drawing, and techniques. Students will be expected to be familiar with history and technique at the end of the course. (CK)

These instructional objectives, written by Ronald Gibson have been selected from materials used at Golden West College (California). These objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their students to acquire. These objectives may also serve as models for…

These instructional objectives, written by Thomas Gripp and Anna Marie Thames have been selected from materials used at Golden West College (California). These objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their students to acquire. These objectives may also…

These instructional objectives, written by Joyce I. Kupsh, have been selected from materials used at Golden West College (California). These objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their students to acquire. These objectives may also serve as models…