Instructional Objectives and Economic Understanding

Abstract

Much has been written in recent years about the use of instructional objectives, and particularly about the so-called behaviorally stated objectives. Too often, claims made for the usefulness of such objectives are not supported by research. In the study reported here, Dr. Phillips attempted to measure the impact of instructional objectives in a controlled experiment. Unfortunately, contaminating factors prevented the drawing of firm conclusions, but Phillips' work points the way for further study.