ED-FL on Learning Outcomes

What are learning outcomes?

• Formal statements that articulate what students can do after instruction

• Informal statements about student learning

• Random objectives set by teachers

• General goals for teaching

Why is it important to assess learning outcomes?

• To create more homework

• To make teaching easier

• To build evidence for accountability and improvement

• To reduce the number of tests given

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good learning outcomes?

• Integrated and transferable

• Vague and open to interpretation

• Clear to the student and instructor

• Measurable and assessable

What does Bloom's Taxonomy help with?

• Categorizing educational objectives by cognitive complexity

• Determining classroom seating arrangements

• Assessing student behavior

• Creating lesson plans

Which of the following is an example of a higher-level cognitive skill according to Bloom's Taxonomy?

• Evaluating a situation

• Summarizing information

• Recalling facts

• Listing items

What is the purpose of using verbs in learning outcomes?

• To limit the scope of learning

• To make them sound more complex

• To define behavioral outcomes

• To confuse students

Which of the following is a benefit of writing clear learning outcomes?

• It helps in selecting content and developing instructional strategies

• It makes grading easier

• It reduces the need for assessments

• It allows for random testing

What is the first question to consider in instructional design?

• How will I know the student has done this well?

• What activity will facilitate the learning?

• What does the student need to know?

• What do you want the student to be able to do?

Which of the following is an example of a bad learning outcome?

• Students will evaluate different historical perspectives.

• Students will name the three types of rock.

• Students will analyze the effects of climate change.

• Students will create a project on renewable energy.

What is the significance of the phrase 'In order to' in learning outcomes?

• It is a requirement for all learning outcomes.

• It makes the outcome sound more formal.

• It clarifies the purpose of the learning.

• It adds complexity to the statement.