Learning Outcomes Overview
What are outcomes?
Outcomes should be learner focused rather than instructor or staff focused which would be objectives.
Measureable, observable, and specific statement(s) that clearly communicate what a student should know and be able to do as a result of learning in a course, program, or experience. Focused on the application of knowledge - students should be able to use the information as a transferrable skill in another relatable setting.
Different "levels" of SLOs depending on their use:
- Division
- Department
- Program/Experience
Identify Goals and Outcomes
- Mission: Statement of purpose
- Goals: Broad, general statements about what the program intends to accomplish
- Objectives: A specific result the instructor/staff member is trying to achieve within a timeframe
- Outcomes: Detailed, measurable statements that outline the end results of the program for the participant
- There should be a connection between the mission, goals, objectives and outcomes.
- Not all programs or services need learning outcomes.
Steps to developing learning outcomes
Resources
Bloom's Taxonomy
