behavioral objective

noun

In behaviorist-based instructional design processes, an expected outcome of an instructional unit. A well-constructed behavioral objective consists of three parts: conditions, behavior, and criteria.

“Given a browser and active internet connection, the learner will write an example of a behavioral objective that is observable and measurable.”

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Meanings

nounbehavioral objective (plural behavioral objectives)

plural behavioral objectives

  1. In behaviorist-based instructional design processes, an expected outcome of an instructional unit. A well-constructed behavioral objective consists of three parts: conditions, behavior, and criteria.

    Given a browser and active internet connection, the learner will write an example of a behavioral objective that is observable and measurable.

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