What are behavior-based learning outcomes?
A well-constructed behavior-based learning outcome should be clearly written. It communicates the conditions under which the behavior is performed, a verb that defines the behavior itself, and the degree (criteria) to which a student must perform the behavior.
Therefore, the parts of a behavioral objective are:
- Conditions (a statement that describes the conditions under which the behavior is to be performed)
- Behavioral Verb (an action word that connotes an observable student behavior)
- Criteria (a statement that specifies how well the student must perform the behavior)
All behavior relevant to intended student learning outcomes can best be understood within a context of the conditions under which the behavior is to be performed or demonstrated. The conditions part of an objective usually begins with a simple declarative statement such as the following:
During orientation, a student will be given a map of campus and will be asked to locate five academic resources.