Learning outcomes are statements in curriculum specifications to describe the knowledge, understanding, skills and values students should be able to demonstrate after a period of learning.

(NCCA, 2019)

'Learning outcomes have great potential to facilitate better learning and teaching'

(Priestley, 2019)

They encourage learners to

• Be active in their own learning.

• Be clearer about what they are meant to be learning.

• Undertake self-reflection so they know how they learn not just what they are learning.

• Keep a check on their own progress.

• Become more motivated in their learning.

• Develop a range of skills.

• Have a voice in their learning.

They allow teachers to

• Collaborate with other colleagues in planning.

• Plan a range of teaching methods and learning tasks for their students.

• Choose assessments that allow students demonstrate their understanding and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

• Provide more focused feedback to students on how they can improve.

• Engage all students, from the exceptionally able to those who are under-achieving.

• Select what to teach and the order in which to teach it.

(NCCA, 2019)