Behavioral objectives (I)

Each continuing educational activity submitted to the Mississippi Nurses Foundation for approval, must include learner objectives written in behavioral terms defining specific learning outcomes the participant is expected to accomplish at the completion of the learning activity. These objectives provide a means of self-evaluation throughout the learning process. Well written objectives also provide a mechanism for a measurable and observable evaluation of learning. The Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, (Bloom 1956, and Krathwoh, 1964) is a valuable resource in identifying and defining instructional objectives. The taxonomy provides a classification of educational objectives and is useful in curriculum development, teaching and testing, and consists of general and specific categories that include all types of outcomes. Preparing Instructional Objectives, (Mager, 1962) is an excellent resource book describing HOW TO specify learning objectives and communicate the learning objectives to the learner.