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What is the difference between content-based education and outcomes-based education?
What is the difference between content-based education and outcomes-based education?
Content-based education focuses on the delivery of knowledge by the teacher, while outcomes-based education emphasizes the competencies and skills students need to acquire.
What are the two types of outcomes mentioned?
What are the two types of outcomes mentioned?
Immediate outcomes and deferred outcomes.
Immediate outcomes are also referred to as ______ outcomes.
Immediate outcomes are also referred to as ______ outcomes.
instructional
Deferred outcomes represent abilities to apply cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in various situations many years after completing a ______.
Deferred outcomes represent abilities to apply cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in various situations many years after completing a ______.
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What are Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)?
What are Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of outcome-based education?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of outcome-based education?
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What is an example of an immediate outcome?
What is an example of an immediate outcome?
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What is an example of a deferred outcome?
What is an example of a deferred outcome?
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What is the role of the teacher in outcomes-based education?
What is the role of the teacher in outcomes-based education?
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Name the three types of skills targeted in outcome-based education.
Name the three types of skills targeted in outcome-based education.
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Study Notes
Shift from Content to Learning Outcomes
- Education is transitioning from a content-based approach to focusing on learning outcomes.
- Traditional belief positioned teachers as the primary knowledge providers and students as passive learners.
Characteristics of Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
- Student-centered: Focuses on Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) to enhance student engagement.
- Faculty-driven: Encourages faculty to take responsibility for teaching and assessing outcomes.
- Meaningful: Provides data for improving instructional and assessment methods.
Implementation of Outcome-Based Education
- Identify educational objectives for courses.
- Specify learning outcomes corresponding to each course objective.
- Classify outcomes into cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
- Develop assessment procedures to evaluate outcomes effectively.
Types of Learning Outcomes
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Immediate outcomes: Skills or competencies gained upon completing a course or grade level; examples include:
- Communication skills (writing and speaking).
- Mathematical problem-solving abilities.
- Sensory identification skills.
- Advancement to a higher grade.
- Initial job placements.
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Deferred outcomes: Application of skills long after program completion, reflecting institutional success; examples include:
- Career success in a profession.
- Job promotions.
- Recognition and awards.
Learning Objectives vs. Learning Outcomes
- Learning objectives: Broad educational goals defining what students should learn.
- Learning outcomes: Specific, measurable achievements students must demonstrate; for instance:
- Objective: Discuss the risks of untreated hypertension.
- Outcome: Correctly identify management actions for a hypertensive crisis using a case study.
Educational Terminology
- Education defined as "educare" (to draw out) differs from the traditional view of information pouring into students.
- Emergence of technology has reshaped educational dynamics, positioning teachers as facilitators rather than sole knowledge providers.
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Description
This quiz explores the shift from traditional content-based education to outcome-based education (OBE). It highlights characteristics of OBE, implementation strategies, and types of learning outcomes, emphasizing student engagement and faculty responsibilities. Test your understanding of these concepts and how they shape modern educational practices.
