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)

Describes a New Jersey community college program which provides education students with direct experiences well in advance of the student teaching sequence. (AN)

Objectivity should be an aim of all historical study despite the difficulty in attaining it. By measuring events, documents, or personalities against the standards of the era in which they occurred, students move one step closer to objectivity. Study of time perspective is a social studies skill. (Author/VW)

The performance of the competent pupil personnel worker fills the void between administrative and instructional functions that seemingly cannot be filled by achievement of guidance objectives alone. (Author)

Questionnaire survey of teacher opinion shows disparity between teacher's ideal priority of objectives (scientific methodology ranked high) and the teachers perception of the objectives of the O-Level General Certificate of Education. (AL)

Mankind, especially in industrialized society, has been so removed from a fundamental view of himself that it is small wonder he is capable of destroying his natural environment. Education must solve the problem at its source--the self. (AN)