Behavioral+Objectives

=Behavioral Objectives=

By Any Other Name...
Objectives, A.K.A. outcomes, competencies, learning objectives, and performance objectives, are the standards which set expectations for achievement. They set the stage and provide the foundation for the design of instruction. As a training and development professional, you will have many opportunities to develop objectives for learning, thus becoming skilled in this discipline is truly a necessity. In this segment we will explore in great detail the principles and practices of writing behavioral objectives. In turn, you will practice this skill in course assignments--such as creating your job aid and designing your WebQuest activity (to be completed in future units).

Objectives...
· Guide the trainer in the design and delivery of course content. · Give the trainee a sense of direction and expectations. · Provide a basis for assessment

Robert Mager is the recognized expert on objectives. According to his definition, objectives have three components.

Example...
Here is an example of an objective, using Mager's guidelines: Given a stethoscope and normal clinical environment, the medical student will be able to diagnose a heart arrhythmia in 90 percent of effected patients.

Learn More About It...
Learn more about objectives by exploring the following links. Rubric for Evaluating

Tutorial on Behavioral Objectives
In the next section of this unit, you will learn about Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning. It is very helpful to rely on this model as you create learning objectives. Use his "action verbs" as the behavior in your three part objectives to also identify the level of thinking and practice you are predicting.