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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
- It is faculty-driven
- It is student-centered
- It is content-focused (correct)
- It is outcome-oriented
What is the main responsibility of faculty in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What is the main responsibility of faculty in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
- Assessing program outcomes (correct)
- Teaching content
- Motivating student participation
- Providing data for improvement
What is the difference between institutional outcomes and learning outcomes?
What is the difference between institutional outcomes and learning outcomes?
- Learning outcomes are broader than institutional outcomes
- Institutional outcomes are broader than learning outcomes (correct)
- Institutional outcomes focus on content, while learning outcomes focus on students
- There is no difference between institutional outcomes and learning outcomes
What are deferred outcomes in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What are deferred outcomes in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What is the purpose of Outcome-based Education (OBE) in terms of instruction and assessment activities?
What is the purpose of Outcome-based Education (OBE) in terms of instruction and assessment activities?
What are the three characteristics of Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What are the three characteristics of Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What is the main focus of Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What is the main focus of Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What is the role of faculty in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What is the role of faculty in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What is the difference between immediate outcomes and deferred outcomes in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What is the difference between immediate outcomes and deferred outcomes in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
What does Outcome-based Education (OBE) provide to guide teachers?
What does Outcome-based Education (OBE) provide to guide teachers?
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OBE focus
OBE focus
Learning outcomes are the main focus in Outcome-based Education.
OBE faculty role
OBE faculty role
Faculty's main responsibility is assessing program outcomes in Outcome-based Education.
Not an OBE characteristic
Not an OBE characteristic
Content-focused is NOT a characteristic of Outcome-based Education.
Institutional outcomes
Institutional outcomes
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Deferred outcomes
Deferred outcomes
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OBE instruction/assessment
OBE instruction/assessment
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OBE characteristics
OBE characteristics
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Immediate outcome
Immediate outcome
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OBE faculty role (motivation)
OBE faculty role (motivation)
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OBE data use
OBE data use
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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.
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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.