Which of the following is one of the advantages of behavioural objectives that determine Teaching and Learning in Higher Education?
Behavioural objectives make learning focused and achievable, since they state clearly what a learner should be able to do after instruction.
Stated in observable, measurable terms, they give teacher and learner a clear target and a way to check success.
Being teacher-centred is generally listed as a drawback, not an advantage of behavioural objectives.
Focusing too narrowly on minutiae is a criticism, as trivial detail can crowd out larger understanding.
Limiting opportunities from spontaneous unintended outcomes is a drawback, since valuable unplanned learning may be ignored.
Robert Mager set out how to write behavioural objectives using performance, condition and criterion.
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