II.1 The course learning objectives describe outcomes that are measurable.

(Essential Standard -- 3 points)

Expectations

• 1. Cite specific examples (see Examples below).

  2. Your learning objectives should precisely describe what students are to gain from instruction and then guide you as an instructor to accurately assess student accomplishment for the objectives, in specific, observable terms.

  3. Learning objectives should precisely describe the specific competencies, skills, and knowledge that students should be able to master and demonstrate at regular intervals throughout the course and should provide students with greater focus and clarity of learning expectations and outcomes.

NOTE: In some cases, the course objectives are departmentally/institutionally mandated, and the individual instructor does not have the authority to change them. If the departmentally/institutionally-mandated learning objectives are not measurable, then please be sure to develop measurable objectives in the module/unit level that align with the mandated course objectives.

Examples

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

• • Select appropriate tax strategies for different financial and personal situations.

  • Develop a comprehensive, individualized wellness action program focused on overcoming a sedentary life-style.

  • Describe the relationship between the components of an ecosystem.

  • Explain the factors that contribute to economic inflation.

NOTE: Please see "How To Write Great Learning Objectives" guide in the Online Faculty Orientation course for more information.