Learning Outcomes

Short Definition

Learning Outcomes are statements that describe the knowledge, skills and abilities that students should have after completing a course or program of study.

In-depth Overview

Learning Outcomes

Long definition: Learning outcomes are explicit statements that describe what students are expected to know, understand and be able to demonstrate at the end of a specific educational experience, such as a course, program or degree. These outcomes articulate the essential skills, knowledge, competencies and attributes that learners should have acquired through their educational journey. Learning outcomes serve as a framework for curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, helping educators measure the effectiveness of their teaching and the achievement of educational goals.

Etymology: The term "learning outcomes" is a straightforward combination of "learning", referring to the process of acquiring knowledge or skills and "outcomes", which represent the observable and measurable results or achievements of that learning process.

Synonyms or related academic terms: Educational Objectives, Learning Objectives, Educational Goals, Competency Standards.

Examples of Use:

• The learning outcomes for this mathematics course include solving complex equations and applying mathematical concepts to real-world problems.
• The university's strategic plan emphasizes the importance of clearly defined learning outcomes for all degree programs.
• Educators assess students' performance based on how well they meet the stated learning outcomes of a course.

Translations:
Spanish: Resultados de Aprendizaje
French: Résultats d'Apprentissage
German: Lernergebnisse
Italian: Obiettivi di Apprendimento
Portuguese: Resultados de Aprendizagem
Japanese: 学習成果 (Gakushū Seika)
Chinese (Simplified): 学习成果 (Xuéxí Chéngguǒ)
Hindi: शिक्षा परिणाम (Shiksha Parinam)

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