Introduction to Learning Outcomes

This course explores the development and use of well-articulated learning outcomes to generate meaningful data.

Course Description
Developing Intended Learning Outcomes

Assessing Student Learning Outcomes

Using Assessment Data for Decisions

Task Modules and Exercises

• - Writing Intended Learning Outcomes for Individual Courses: Explores techniques and tips for writing intended learning outcome statements for individual courses.
• - Intended Learning Outcomes at the Institutional and Program Level: Explores the development of institutional and program-level outcomes by aligning course-level outcomes with the mission, vision, core values, goals and strategies of the program and/or institution.
• - Exit Test Analysis: Demonstrates how to measure student learning gains by analyzing and interpreting exit test results.
• - Pre-and Post-test Evaluations: Demonstrates how to evaluate results for pre- and post-tests to assess learning gains.
• - Portfolios for Learning Assessment: Demonstrates the use of student portfolios to assess evidence of student learning.
• - Using Proxy Measures: Demonstrates the use of indirect measures of student learning to support direct measures and inform decisions.

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