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Course Outcome Statements. A little something different. History and Rational for change. Current Outcome Guidelines. From the Curriculum Office Website http ://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/eac/curriculum/course-development/new/ outcomesguidelines.html
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Course Outcome Statements A little something different
Current Outcome Guidelines From the Curriculum Office Website http://www.pcc.edu/resources/academic/eac/curriculum/course-development/new/outcomesguidelines.html An emphasis on what the students will be able to do ‘out there’ as opposed to a classroom activity.
Recommended Course Outcome Guidelines Outcomes should reflect the essential course content. Typically, a course will have one to six outcomes, a one-credit course would likely have few outcomes, whereas a multi-credit course would likely have more.
“Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to . . .”
Outcome statements should: • Describe what students should be able to do upon successful completion of the course to demonstrate their knowledge of and/or their capabilities relating to course content. • Represent themes, key concepts, or comprehensive skill sets. • Be compatible with all other sections of the CCOG.
Be measurable and assessable. • Be aligned with degree, certificate, and/or PCC core outcomes where appropriate. • When possible, use language that is accessible to a broad audience including students, faculty, external agencies, and the public.
Aspirational Goals Goals which are not measurable and which students may not be held accountable for. ‘Enjoy a life enriched by calculus’. ‘Understand your role in a democratic society’. May be essential to SAC’s conception for the course. Are not outcome statements. Optional for SAC and for faculty.
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