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Transforming Learning Objectives into Measurable Learning Outcomes

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Transforming Learning Objectives into Measurable Learning Outcomes

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    1. Transforming Learning Objectives into Measurable Learning Outcomes Tanya Renner, PhD Kapi‘olani Community College

    2. Part One: Identify Learning Objectives

    3. Categories of Learning Objectives Content-specific Course Objectives Skills, Theories, Research, Tenets Learning and Study Skills Attitudes toward Learning Time Management General Education & Interdisciplinary Objectives Critical Thinking Quantitative Reasoning Oral and Written Communication Information Technology Civic Engagement

    4. Writing Learning Objectives What do you want your students to be able to do when they have completed your course or program? Explain discipline concepts Apply theories to various situations Apply new skills for various analyses Problem-solve logically and creatively Experience personal transformation Realize the value and joy of life-long learning

    5. A Few Examples Be able to solve quadratic equations Understand and use punctuation correctly Feel more self-confident Have higher self-esteem Know how to construct an effective essay

    6. Write Learning Objectives

    7. Part Two: Measuring Learning Outcomes

    8. Where is the Evidence Found? Work product Practical examination Portfolio Attitude survey Subsequent courses and/or employment Traditional exam Oral presentation

    9. Examples of Learning Measures Percentage correct Ordinal rubric for qualitative data Minimum number of elements completed on a practical exam Ability to combine specified elements during a formal performance Performance in a later course Program GPA Speed at which a task is performed Personal degree of satisfaction with process

    10. Identify Evidence of Learning Relative performance Qualitative benchmarks For example, quality of a persuasive essay Quantitative benchmarks For example, number correct on a traditional exam Change in performance Before-and-after measures Absolute performance Minimum level of achievement

    11. Determine When to Measure Time Frame Formative Summative/Cumulative Cyclical Long-term follow-up Content Frame (Beginning and) end of course (Beginning and) end of program Prior to awarding degree

    12. WRITING LEARNING OUTCOMES: EXAMPLE Foreign Language Program Learning Objective: At the end of two years of study, students will know and be able to use at least five culturally and linguistic appropriate strategies for initiating conversation. Measured Evidence: Exit interview scores and ratings on video segments in an eportfolio. Learning Outcome: Student is able to use five appropriate strategies in seven different situations.

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