Suggests goals focusing on learning that go beyond facts. Tentatively stated and subject to change, the goals can be changed as experience widens. (EB)

Accountability based solely on behavioral objectives accomplished in classrooms is immoral and incomplete. Individual needs, interests and experiences are ignored in attempts to formulate behavioral objectives for the class as a whole. Humanistic aspects which determine the course of an individual's behavior are largely unmeasurable by the usual…

The advantages of specifying behavioral objectives for instruction are outlined and consideration given to how the document Inquiry Objectives in the Teaching of Biology" can help in curriculum development by identifying inquiry factors" and the characteristics of inquiry teachers." (AL)

Describes a science-based three dimensional model (affective, cognitive, and processes and skills) for environmental education for grades K-12. Provides illustrative behavioral objectives and suggests lists of content and learning experiences suitable for primary, intermediate, middle school, and high school students. (AL)

Environmental education is seen as an interdisciplinary study of the ecology of man, viewed in his totality, in all his dimensions. Biology is not considered the central discipline in this study. (Author/AL)

Argues that killing animals in biology classes detracts from the true aim of biology teaching--the development of reverence for life. (AL)

Describes a systems-model, useful for identifying teacher behaviors related to educational objectives of courses they are teaching. Considers use of the model teacher-training programs and in teacher supervision, using biology teaching as an example. (AL)

Describes a sound-and-image approach to developing an appreciation for life in all its forms. Lists seven affective objectives, and cites criteria for their attainment, related to the major aims of positive attitude development. (AL)

This article confronts the ethical and moral principles which are shaping American society. The role of environmental educators is discussed and several goals for learning to face issues and assert values in our technological society are given. (SA)

Advocates concentrating on an examination of the logical framework of inquiry in liberal education biology programs, because the principles of biological inquiry are stable although the claims and explanations offered about biological phenomena change with accumulated research. (AL)