{"id":245986,"date":"2025-04-09T14:33:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T18:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cetl\/?page_id=245986"},"modified":"2025-07-01T10:46:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T14:46:45","slug":"learning-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sta.uwi.edu\/cetl\/resources\/teaching-and-learning\/learning-outcomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]\n

Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n
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“Learning outcomes are clear, measurable statements that describe what learners are expected to know, do, or value by the end of a course, programme, or lesson. Unlike broad course goals, learning outcomes focus on specific, observable achievements” – Kennedy, 2007<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Writing Good Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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When crafting learning outcomes, it’s helpful to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Use Action Verbs<\/strong><\/span>: Verbs such as “describe,” “apply,” “compare,” or “synthesize” make outcomes specific and assessable<\/span> (<\/span>Bloom\u2019s Taxonomy and Expanded Versions<\/a>)<\/span>\n

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  2. Specify Conditions<\/strong>: Mention any conditions under which the performance should occur.<\/span><\/span>\n

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  3. Set Standards<\/strong><\/span>: Define the level of performance expected<\/span> (<\/span>University of Galway<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Examples of Well- Written Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    • “Students will be able to analyze<\/strong> primary historical documents to identify bias.”<\/span>\n

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    • “Learners will design<\/strong> a simple mobile app prototype using design thinking principles.”<\/span>\n

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    • “Participants will evaluate<\/strong> marketing strategies and recommend improvements based on case study analysis.”‘<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Click through this interactive module to explore more<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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