behavioral objective
[/bɪˈheɪvjərəl əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
nounpl: behavioral objectives
objetivo comportamental
1. A specific, measurable learning goal that describes what a student should be able to do after instruction, focusing on observable and quantifiable behaviors rather than abstract knowledge
The behavioral objective for this lesson is that students will be able to identify and classify five types of rocks with 90% accuracy.
O objetivo comportamental desta lição é que os alunos sejam capazes de identificar e classificar cinco tipos de rochas com 90% de precisão.
2. In instructional design and education, a statement that defines the desired outcome of a learning activity in terms of observable performance
Writing clear behavioral objectives helps educators assess whether students have achieved the intended learning outcomes.
Escrever objetivos comportamentais claros ajuda os educadores a avaliar se os alunos alcançaram os resultados de aprendizagem pretendidos.
The concept of behavioral objectives emerged from American educational theory, particularly the work of Ralph Tyler and Benjamin Bloom in the mid-20th century. In Brazilian education, this approach is foundational to curriculum planning (PCN - Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais) and is widely used in teacher training programs. The term emphasizes accountability and measurable outcomes, reflecting modern educational trends in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
SMART objective (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
student-centered learning objective
action-oriented objective
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