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Objectives can and should cover many areas of learning rather than be restricted to only the ______ domain.
Objectives can and should cover many areas of learning rather than be restricted to only the ______ domain.
cognitive
A teacher who feels ______ of ideas is important might write, 'When presented with a problem that requires a solution, the child will be able to think of and try out a variety of solutions until he has found one that works.'
A teacher who feels ______ of ideas is important might write, 'When presented with a problem that requires a solution, the child will be able to think of and try out a variety of solutions until he has found one that works.'
originality
For example, when unable to get into a swing that is too high, he will be able to think of and try out several ways to reach the seat until he achieves ______.
For example, when unable to get into a swing that is too high, he will be able to think of and try out several ways to reach the seat until he achieves ______.
success
Another teacher, who feels ______ development is valuable, might specify, 'Given one or two trials the child will be able to catch a large ball at a distance of 5 feet.'
Another teacher, who feels ______ development is valuable, might specify, 'Given one or two trials the child will be able to catch a large ball at a distance of 5 feet.'
When presented with a problem that requires a solution, the child will be able to think of and try out a variety of ______ until he has found one that works.
When presented with a problem that requires a solution, the child will be able to think of and try out a variety of ______ until he has found one that works.
When unable to get into a swing that is too high, he will be able to think of and try out several ways to ______ the seat until he achieves success.
When unable to get into a swing that is too high, he will be able to think of and try out several ways to ______ the seat until he achieves success.
Given one or two ______ the child will be able to catch a large ball at a distance of 5 feet.
Given one or two ______ the child will be able to catch a large ball at a distance of 5 feet.
A teacher who feels originality of ideas is ______ might write an objective focusing on creativity.
A teacher who feels originality of ideas is ______ might write an objective focusing on creativity.
Specifications for physical development might include being able to catch a large ______ at a distance of 5 feet.
Specifications for physical development might include being able to catch a large ______ at a distance of 5 feet.
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Using Educational Objectives in Preschool and Kindergarten
- The use of behavioral objectives is becoming popular in some preschool programs to identify curriculum goals.
- Behavioral objectives help teachers prioritize valuable goals and define how to measure their achievement.
Definition of Behavioral Objectives
- A behavioral objective is a clear statement that identifies a specific goal deemed important by the teacher.
- It typically consists of a sentence or two that describes the desired behavior when the goal is achieved.
- Behavioral objectives should be based on observable behavior.
- They should cover various areas of learning, not just cognitive domain.
Examples of Behavioral Objectives
- A teacher valuing originality of ideas might write: "When presented with a problem, the child will think of and try out various solutions until finding one that works."
- A teacher prioritizing physical development might specify: "Given one or two trials, the child will be able to catch a large ball at a distance of 5 feet."
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