Outcome-Based Education Questions and Answers Quiz

Study Notes

Characteristics of Outcome-based Education (OBE)

Not a characteristic of OBE: Focusing on what students are taught, rather than what they can do.
Main responsibility of faculty in OBE: To define outcomes and assessments, and to design instruction to achieve those outcomes.

Outcomes in OBE

Institutional outcomes: Relate to the overall mission and goals of the institution.
Learning outcomes: Relate to the specific skills, knowledge, or attitudes students are expected to demonstrate.
Deferred outcomes: Long-term outcomes that may take several years to achieve, often requiring continued learning and practice.
Immediate outcomes: Short-term outcomes that can be achieved within a specific timeframe, such as a course or program.

Purpose and Focus of OBE

Purpose of OBE in instruction and assessment: To focus on measuring student learning outcomes, rather than just student participation or time spent in class.
Main focus of OBE: On what students can do with their knowledge, skills, and attitudes, rather than just what they know.
Role of faculty in OBE: To facilitate student learning and ensure students achieve the desired outcomes.

Guidance for Teachers

What OBE provides to guide teachers: Clear learning outcomes, which help teachers design instruction, assessments, and curriculum.

Description

Test your understanding of outcome-based education and its implementation in the educational system. Assess your knowledge on the characteristics of outcome-based education, the different types of outcomes, and the distinctions between them.