Understanding Program and Learning Outcomes

Study Notes

Program outcomes are specific objectives outlined in Policies, Standards, and Guidelines (PSGS) for each degree or program as mandated by regulatory commissions.
Student learning outcomes are categorized into three domains: cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (attitudes).

Requires graduates to articulate and discuss current developments in their field of practice.
Emphasizes effective communication skills in both English and Filipino.

Professional institution graduates are expected to exhibit a service-oriented mindset in their careers.
Graduates are encouraged to engage in diverse employment and community service activities.

Understand the philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological, and political foundations of education.
Show subject matter expertise in their discipline.
Utilize various teaching methodologies tailored to specific learner needs and environments.
Create innovative curricula and instructional plans catering to diverse learners.
Employ information and communication technology (ICT) effectively to enhance educational practices.
Apply critical thinking in planning, assessing, and reporting learning processes.
Adhere to professional and ethical teaching standards while being sensitive to global and local contexts.
Commit to lifelong learning through experiential and field-based opportunities.

Learning activities are identified within three domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor, which represent knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Remembering: Ability to recall previously learned information.
- Outcome verbs include define, describe, identify, label, and list.
Understanding: Comprehension of meaning and interpretation of information.
- Outcome verbs include distinguish, explain, interpret, and summarize.
Applying: Implementing knowledge and skills in practical situations.
- Focus on using learned concepts in various contexts, promoting deeper understanding of material.