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Course Learning Objectives

Course Learning Objectives. Susie Bussmann and Jed Duggan Instructional Innovation & Quality (IIQ). Course. Course Learning Objectives. Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) are statements that describe in BROAD terms what the learner will gain from instruction. (Step 1 ) Example :

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Course Learning Objectives

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  1. Course Learning Objectives Susie Bussmann and Jed Duggan Instructional Innovation & Quality (IIQ)

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  3. Course Learning Objectives • Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) are statements that describe in BROAD terms what the learner will gain from instruction. (Step 1) • Example: Learners will be able to apply the Quality Matters Standards in a course review.

  4. Why CLOs? • Define course destination • What students should know or be able to do by the end of the course • Provide organizational framework • Clarify purpose of activities, etc. • Accreditation

  5. Align to • Program • Department • College • Institutional • Professional • Discipline • National • Standards Program, Department Outcomes or Competencies CLOs

  6. Course Learning Objectives Are …. • Broad statements • Measurable • Reasonable in number • Align down to learning objectives

  7. 12 Step Checklist for Standard 2Learning Objectives • 2.1 The course learning objectives describe outcomes that are measurable. • 2.3 All learning objectives are stated clearly and written from the students’ perspective. • 2.5 The learning objectives are appropriately designed for the level of the course.

  8. Common Mistakes for CLOs Too many Too specific (more like module/unit LOs) or overarching Not measurable Not measured in multiple areas of the course Activity is not the learning objective

  9. Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels • Benjamin Bloom’s Taxonomy • Provides structure for “thinking” • Move from LOTS to HOTS

  10. Verbs to Avoid • know • be aware • familiarize • gain knowledge of • comprehend • cover • study • learn • appreciate • become acquainted with • understand

  11. CLOs Tour • BCIS 482 Management of Information Security • Review other CLOs in the Sample Courses

  12. Your Turn! • Review your CLOs • Do they meet QM Standard 2? • Broad (2.1) • Measurable (2.1) • Appropriate number for course (2.1) • Aligned (2.1) • Clearly written for students (2.3) • Appropriate for level of course (2.5) • Revise • Share with and provide feedback to peer

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