10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
It is content-focused
What is the main responsibility of faculty in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
Assessing program outcomes
What is the difference between institutional outcomes and learning outcomes?
Institutional outcomes are broader than learning outcomes
What are deferred outcomes in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
Outcomes that are achieved after a certain period of time
What is the purpose of Outcome-based Education (OBE) in terms of instruction and assessment activities?
To provide data for improvement
What are the three characteristics of Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
It is student-centered, faculty-driven, and meaningful
What is the main focus of Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
Learning Outcomes
What is the role of faculty in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
To motivate student participation
What is the difference between immediate outcomes and deferred outcomes in Outcome-based Education (OBE)?
Immediate outcomes are short-term goals, while deferred outcomes are long-term goals
What does Outcome-based Education (OBE) provide to guide teachers?
Data for assessment purposes
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.
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.
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