Abstract:
It would be difficult to find a college course without some kind of objectives for these are basic to organizing learning experiences. The problem is the kind of objectives being used; too many times they are directed toward the learning process. Objectives which begin with such phrases as, "to demonstrate to students . . ." or "to increase the students' abilities . . .," place the emphasis on the process of learning. A much more desirable objective is the one directed toward learning outcomes. This type of approach places the emphasis on the student and the goal he endeavors to attain.
Keywords:
objectives, student needs