A CLOSE LOOK AT

STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES (SLO)
 What is student learning outcomes
(SLO)?
What are the sources of expected
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)?
 CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Good learning outcomes are centered on the
students, on what the learners are capable of
doing, instead of the teaching technique
2. Good learning outcomes are based on the
program mission statement agreed upon by
the program faculty in consultation with other
stakeholders like alumni and other
professionals
3. Good student learning outcomes are very
well understood by both students and faculty.
 Students and Faculty should agree on
the importance of these
competencies which they will
cooperatively develop. Here are
suggested steps that teacher and
students can together take in their
cooperative monitoring of the
progress towards the desired
learning outcomes or skills and
competencies
 Hooking on the students to the desired learning outcome
Exploring and experiencing the supporting students
activities
Applying the ideas/knowledge required in contrived,
simulated or real-life situation

Refining, rehearsing, reviewing the target

skills/competencies

Evaluation the degree of learning outcome performance

Deciding on the action, solution on the action, solution
or creative project to apply the learning outcome
4. Good learning outcomes include a
spectrum of thinking skills from simple to the
higher order of application of knowledge and
skills
a. Can Identify
b. Can explain
c. Can apply
d. Can analyze
e. Can synthesize
f. Can evaluate
g. Can judge
h. Can create
 5. Good learning outcomes are
measurable

Ex. (Reading, Math, Language and

Science
Numerical Proficiency
1 Below basic level
2 Basic level
3 Proficient level
4 Advance level