Workshop Teaching/Learning Methods and Learning Outcomes
Petra OberhuemerMichael DerntlSonja Kabicher
University of Vienna, Austria
[email protected]@univie.ac.at [email protected]
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Types of Learning Outcomes
Knowledge(outcome of the assimilation of information through learning)
Skills(ability to apply knowledge and use know-
how to complete tasks and solve problems)
Personal and professional competence (proven ability to use knowledge, skills and
personal, social and/or methodological abilities.
proven abilityto use
abilityto apply
Social and/or methodological abilities
(not further specified)
Types of learning outcomes
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Alignment throughout Levelsof Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes in the European Qualification Framework
Learning outcomesin the Austrian National Qualification
Framework
Learning outcomesin the graduates’ qualification description
(qualification profile) in a formal curriculum document
are in line with…
are in line with…
International level
National level
Learning outcomesof modules
are in line with…
Field of study level
Institutional level
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Why Learning Outcomes - EQF
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
Level 8
1st cycle (180-240 ECTS)Bachelor level
2nd cycle (90-120 ECTS)Master level
3rd cycleDoctorate level
European Qualification Framework (EQF)for Lifelong Learning
Levels 1-8
Framework for Qualifications of the
European Higher Education Area
Short cycle (120 ECTS)within or linked to 1st cycle
Academic Levels
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Learning Outcome Sentence Structure
Students are/will be able toStudents will learn to
On completion of the learning the successful student will be able to(according to Adam, 2004, p. 5)
VERB NOUN.
Describes intended cognitive process
Describes knowledge
students are expected to acquire or construct.
qualification, module or course
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Learning Outcomes of a Course
Learning outcomes
Teaching methods
ECTS
Assessment techniques
ADJUSTMENT
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Learning Outcome Examples
Students are able to …
… explain the seven layers of the ISO/OSI Reference Model
… enumerate the most influential politicians of the 20th century
… design an interactive website that complies with Web Accessibility Guidelines
… filter out relevant literature for a given research problem.
… guide their team mates in improving the architectural model of a system.
… moderate a virtual task-force meeting
Knowledge
Skills
Competence
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Some guidelines for formulating
Focus on learning rather than teaching� Students are taught about software design flaws☺ Students are able to identify critical design flaws in a
given software system
Focus on the outcome, not the process� Students complete Unit 1 on basics of academic writing☺ Students are able to explain the basic principles of
academic writing
Make sure that achievement can be assessed� Students are able to give a good presentation about their
semester project☺ Students are able to convey the essential outcomes of
their semester project in a five-minute slideshow presentation
It’s your turn…
TASK
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Task
• Decompose a course into the methods it uses, and identify and formulate learning outcomes associated with the methods
• Gather in small groups if desired
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Task Step 1: Describe a Course
•Think of one of specific course (best if it is not a lecture)
•Fill out the “Course Description” sheet for the course– Example:
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Task Step 2: Identify Methods
• From the detailed course description, identify the teaching/learning and assessment methods you use in your course
• Fill out the “Method Description” sheet for each method– Example:
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Task Step 3: Formulate learning outcomes
• Formulate all learning outcomes relevant to your course
• For each learning outcome:– Identify the type, i.e. knowledge, skill or competence– Link the methods that support this outcome by referencing their
Number (#1, #2, etc.)
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Task Steps Overview
1. Fill out “Course Description” sheet. Focus on the detailed description, optimally using a flowchart or tabular presentation
2. Identify and briefly describe on the “Method Description” sheet the methods (teaching or assessment) used in your course.
3. Create a complete list of learning outcomes for your course.Identify the type of each outcome, and reference the methods supporting this outcome