Learning Outcomes Completion Task

Tamyres Lucas2022-01-31T12:43:51-05:00

Course Design Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes Completion Task

STEP 1

Bringing concepts to action

Now that you have completed the Learning Outcomes Module the next step is to consolidate your learning. Download the Write you Learning Outcomes DOC. This document will guide you through the steps to writing and/or reviewing your course learning outcome statements.

Download Write your Learning Outcomes DOC

STEP 2

Self-assessment

An essential component for consolidating your learning is also to assess and reflect on how your knowledge has changed. Take a moment to evaluate your learning through the following 5 statements. Decide where you would situate yourself for each. If you select ‘Unsure’ for any or would like to develop further in any area, you can request a consultation through teaching@concordia.ca. A learning expert from the CTL will contact you to book a meeting.

After working through the module on learning outcomes:

1. I can distinguish my teaching objectives from my student-focussed learning outcomes.
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2. I use observable and measurable verbs in my learning outcome statements.
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3. My learning outcomes accurately identify the level of learning I intend for my students.
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4. My learning outcome statements apply the SMART principles.
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5. I can readily identify supporting outcomes to help build students to the course outcomes.
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STEP 3

Reflection

Learning outcomes are the cornerstone of good course design. They clarify your learning expectations for your students and guide your assessment planning and teaching activities. As a final activity in this module, take a moment to reflect on how your learning outcome statements support your commitment to teaching excellence.

Take a moment to consider these questions.

Am I ready to share my learning outcome statements with my students?
Will students perceive my learning outcomes to be ‘student-friendly’?
Are my course assignments and assessment tasks directly aligned with my learning outcomes?
Am I ready to identify lesson learning outcomes for each class and plan an explicit feedback activity to gauge if I have met my teaching objectives?

ProTip

To make learning more transparent, identify your lesson learning outcomes for each class. Plan a simple feedback activity to gauge how well your lesson met its objective.

Some example feedback activities:

Pose 1 – 2 questions about important concepts to evaluate student learning (show of hands, i-clicker, or Zoom poll);

Elicit important takeaways OR questions that linger from random students in the last 5 minutes of class;

Have students write a 2 – 3 sentence summary of the key points OR the muddiest point of the lesson and post on the class Moodle Discussion Forum.

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