A CLOSE LOOK AT STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME (SLO)

Student Learning Outcome an outcome that describes

what a student is expected to learn as a result of participating in academic activities or experiences at the college.

Identified competencies and expectations on basic general competencies

Characteristics of a good Learning Outcomes

learner centred key to the courses mission meaningful for faculty and students representative of a range of thinking skills Measurable

SLO focus on knowledge gained, skills and abilities

acquired or demonstrated, and attitudes or values changed.

What are the sources of expected student learning outcomes (SLO)?

The institutions mission statement as a relevant source of student learning expectations. Policies on competencies and standards issued by government educational agencies. Expected competencies identified by different professions, business and industry. Thrusts and development goals of the national government. International trends and developments.

H-ooking the students to the desired learning outcome. E-xploring and experiencing the supporting student activities A-pplying the ideas/knowledge required in contrived, stimulated or real-life situations. R-efining, rehearsing, reviewing the target skills/ competencies E-valuating the degree of learning outcome performance D-eciding on the action, solutionor creative project to apply the learning outcome. Reported by: Dayanara L. Carnice