UNPACKING PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR DEEPER STUDENT LEARNING

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES After completing this workshop, participants will be able to; § deconstruct program

WHAT IS UNPACKING? Unpacking is the process of deconstructing student learning outcomes into component

WHY UNPACKING? To de-clutter the mind – to get a clear idea of what

DEFINING LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning outcomes are statements that focus on habits of mind and

EFFECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES Focus on the student, not the professor Focus on the learning

LEARNING OUTCOMES SIMPLIFIED SUBJECT: The Student will… VERB: See Webb’s Depth of Knowledge or

WHAT DO YOU WANT THE STUDENT TO BE ABLE TO DO? Answers to this

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STEP ONE- DECONSTRUCTING THE OUTCOME Read the following program outcome statement(s) Is the outcome

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STEP TWO – IDENTIFYING THE COMPONENT PARTS Identify and list the learning component parts/competencies

EXAMPLE- IDENTIFYING LEARNING COMPONENTS LO#1: Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

REFLECT ON LEARNING COMPONENTS Identify: § Knowledge § Skills § Product Component #1 :

STEP THREE- INTENTIONALLY ALIGNING AND CONNECTING PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES What are

ALIGNING GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES AND COURSE COMPETENCIES Which components of program learning outcomes are

REFERENCES Association of American Colleges & Universities. (2014, November 3). Liberal Education and America’s

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UNPACKING PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR DEEPER STUDENT LEARNING AND SUCCESS FACILITATOR JOHN FREDERICK, PHD OFFICE OF ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION, UNC-CHARLOTTE Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 1

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES After completing this workshop, participants will be able to; § deconstruct program learning outcome statements into specific learning competencies § identify learning activities that align and foster student attainment of the learning outcomes § build intentional connections between general education learning outcomes and program learning outcomes Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 2

WHAT IS UNPACKING? Unpacking is the process of deconstructing student learning outcomes into component parts /competencies to identify key life-long transferable learning skills and the types of learning experiences, activities, tasks, and assessments that align with those outcomes. Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 3

WHY UNPACKING? To de-clutter the mind – to get a clear idea of what are the big ideas and essential learning outcomes To focus on student learning Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 4

WL E A E I R N IN G O U T C O M E V IVE E R T A Fe ry ua r b C E K C E F TF S I U Q NG EN I M IT E R T W TA S 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 5

DEFINING LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning outcomes are statements that focus on habits of mind and specify what learners will know or be able to do as a result of a learning activity Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 6

EFFECTIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES Focus on the student, not the professor Focus on the learning that results from the course or program Integrate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and habits of mind essential to the program Help students develop real-world, lifelong competency -Huba and Freed, Learner-centered Assessment, 2000 Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 7

LEARNING OUTCOMES SIMPLIFIED SUBJECT: The Student will… VERB: See Webb’s Depth of Knowledge or Bloom’s Taxonomy for verbs, e. g. , demonstrate, create, and so on. OBJECT: Something (skill, content knowledge, see course outcomes for ideas) Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 8

WHAT DO YOU WANT THE STUDENT TO BE ABLE TO DO? Answers to this question are learning outcome statements. From Intro. to Public Speaking course: The student will demonstrate extemporaneous deliver y techniques for public address. Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 9

WEBB’S DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 10

REVISED BLOOM’S TAXONOMY Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 11

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STEP ONE- DECONSTRUCTING THE OUTCOME Read the following program outcome statement(s) Is the outcome contextualized or situated in a particular discipline? Interpret the outcome statement- What does the outcome say a student will learn? Break the outcome into parts § Subject + Verb(s) + Object Sample Outcome: Students will be able to communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 13

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STEP TWO – IDENTIFYING THE COMPONENT PARTS Identify and list the learning component parts/competencies Answer the following for each component § What do students need to know? § What skills do students need to master? § What do students need to produce? Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 15

EXAMPLE- IDENTIFYING LEARNING COMPONENTS LO#1: Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Component #1 • Listening Component #2 • Speaking Component#3 • Reading Component #4 • Writing -Mc. Guirk 2013 Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 16

REFLECT ON LEARNING COMPONENTS Identify: § Knowledge § Skills § Product Component #1 : Communicate using listening skills What knowledge will students need to demonstrate the intended learning? What skills are required? What product must they create, if any? Mc. Guirk 2013 Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 17

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STEP THREE- INTENTIONALLY ALIGNING AND CONNECTING PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES What are the ways of knowing in your program? Which programs learning outcomes are aligned with the general education outcomes? Which courses or activities or assignments in your program reinforce the outcome? Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 19

ALIGNING GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES AND COURSE COMPETENCIES Which components of program learning outcomes are aligned with general education learning outcomes? LO #1 - Communicate effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills • Component #1: Communicate using speaking • Course: COMM 1020 (Introduction to Public Speaking) • Course Competency: Student will demonstrate effective delivery of an informative speech -David Mc. Guirk 2013 Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 20

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REFERENCES Association of American Colleges & Universities. (2014, November 3). Liberal Education and America’s Promise. Retrieved from Association of American Colleges & Universities: A Voice And A Force For Liberal Education In The 21 st Century: http: //www. aacu. org/leap CCSSE. (2014, November 3). About CCSSE. Retrieved from Community College Survey of Student Engagement: http: //www. ccsse. org/aboutccsse. cfm Mc. Gurik, D. (2014). “Unpacking Learning in General Education” Miami Dade College National Survey of Student Engagement. (2014, November 3). About NSSE. Retrieved from NSSE: http: //nsse. iub. edu/html/about. cfm Wiggins, G & Mc. Tighe, J. (2005). Understanding by Design. (2 nd ed. ). ASCD: Alexandia, VA. Fe ry ua r b 5 01 2 , 10 ADAPTED FROM MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 22

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