18 Questions
What should be considered before determining the learning outcome of a course?
How to assess the evidence of learning and measure levels of mastery
What is the purpose of including a conditional statement in a learning outcome?
To specify the conditions or contexts under which the learning outcome is expected to be achieved
What do Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) establish a foundation for?
The entire unit of study
What do learning outcomes describe?
What a learner is expected to know, understand, and be able to demonstrate
Why is it important to make learning outcomes measurable?
To make it easier to assess the evidence of learning
What is the role of prior knowledge and experience in achieving learning outcomes?
It is necessary to draw on prior knowledge and experience ahead of time
What is the purpose of splitting broad program learning outcomes into separate statements?
To make it easier to report results and measure individual learning areas
What is an example of a 'double-barrel' outcome statement?
Students will demonstrate oral communication skills and written skills
Why should faculty avoid combining a collection of broad standards into one learning outcome?
Because it makes the outcome too broad and difficult to measure
What is an advantage of using specific and measurable program learning outcomes?
It allows for more accurate measurement and reporting of results
What is the benefit of using observable action words in program learning outcomes?
It allows for clearer and more measurable outcomes
What is the purpose of using rubrics in assessing program learning outcomes?
To provide a framework for assessing student learning
What determines whether a context needs to be specified in a learning outcome?
The verb and content of the learning outcome
When can a learning outcome be written without specifying a context?
When the expectation is deployment free of context or in multiple contexts
What type of concepts might not require a specific context in a learning outcome?
Foundational and theoretical concepts
What provides sufficient information for students to understand the expectation in a learning outcome?
The verb and the content
When is it necessary to include contextual information in a learning outcome?
When the verb does not provide clarity
What type of learning outcome requires a very specific personal context?
ILO Example 3
Learn how to create effective learning outcomes and strengthen them with conditional statements. Discover the importance of considering assessment and measurement in determining learning outcomes. Understand the role of conditional statements in specifying performance expectations.
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