WRITING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES March 24 2010 Student

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WRITING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES March 24, 2010

WRITING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES March 24, 2010

Student Learning Outcome Definitions Linda Suskie (2004) – learning outcomes “are the knowledge, skills,

Student Learning Outcome Definitions Linda Suskie (2004) – learning outcomes “are the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and habits of mind that students take with them from a learning experience. ” Kitty Green – “learning outcomes are statements that describe significant and essential learning that learners have achieved, and can reliably demonstrate…”

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes How are learning goals different than student learning outcomes?

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes How are learning goals different than student learning outcomes? Goals Learning Outcomes • Course or program focused • Student focused • Focus on means • Focus on the ends • Includes things both inside and outside of teaching and learning • Is tightly focused on teaching and learning • Example – Students will complete a final group project • Example - Students collaborate effectively with others within a team to accomplish a task

Evaluation and Assessment What is the difference between evaluation and assessment? Evaluation Assessment •

Evaluation and Assessment What is the difference between evaluation and assessment? Evaluation Assessment • Course or program focused • Student learning focused • Focus on means • Focus on the ends • Answers the questions – Is there a need for the program? Are participants satisfied? What are strengths and weaknesses of the program? • Answers the question – How well and to what extend has the student learned • Example – How satisfied is she with her experiences in the department? • Example – Describe how what was learned in the minor integrates with what you learned in your major.

Crafting Student Learning Outcomes Student oriented Measurable Very simply, can you determine what students

Crafting Student Learning Outcomes Student oriented Measurable Very simply, can you determine what students are learning and how well they are learning it. This does not have to be quantitative! Aimed for continual improvement

How to Make Outcomes Action Orientated Action-oriented To measure knowledge – define, describe, identify,

How to Make Outcomes Action Orientated Action-oriented To measure knowledge – define, describe, identify, label, list, match, name, outline, reproduce To measure comprehension – convert, defend, distinguish, estimate, explain, extend, generalize, infer, predict, summarize To measure application – demonstrate, modify, operate, prepare, produce, relate, show, solve

How to Make Outcomes Action Orientated (continued) Action-oriented To measure analysis - diagram, differentiate,

How to Make Outcomes Action Orientated (continued) Action-oriented To measure analysis - diagram, differentiate, distinguish, illustrate, relate, select, subdivide To measure synthesis – Categorize, combine, compile, design, explain, organize, reconstruct, revise To measure evaluation – appraise, compare, contrast, criticize, explain, justify, support

Writing Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes should be clearly articulated Linda Suskie (2004) Aim for

Writing Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes should be clearly articulated Linda Suskie (2004) Aim for goals that are neither too broad nor too specific Use concrete action words Define fuzzy terms Focus on your most important outcomes Work with colleagues

Examples of Well Written Learning Outcomes A Saint Mary’s student articulates the ways in

Examples of Well Written Learning Outcomes A Saint Mary’s student articulates the ways in which historical development is affected by cultural factors such as gender, religion, values, and privilege. A Saint Mary’s student evaluates changes in her own learning over time, recognizing complex contextual factors. A Saint Mary’s student creates and interprets arguments supported by quantitative evidence.

Connecting Courses to Departmental Outcomes Course Map Departmental Student Learning Outcome Courses 1 101,

Connecting Courses to Departmental Outcomes Course Map Departmental Student Learning Outcome Courses 1 101, 140, 145, 146, 220, 230, 401, 495 2 101, 120, 130, 200, 220 3 102, 110, 130, 300, 410, 450 4 145, 146, 220, 230 5 410, 430, 440, 450, 480, 495

Connecting Course Map to Four-Year Liberal Learning Outcomes Saint Mary’s Four -Year Liberal Learning

Connecting Course Map to Four-Year Liberal Learning Outcomes Saint Mary’s Four -Year Liberal Learning Outcomes Departmental Student Learning Outcome Courses LO 2 1 101, 140, 145, 146, 220, 230, 401, 495 LO 1 2 101, 120, 130, 200, 220 LO 3 3 102, 110, 130, 300, 410, 450 LO 3 4 145, 146, 220, 230 LO 1 5 410, 430, 440, 450, 480, 495

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