LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

At the end of this Part 1, participants are able:

• To sistematically explain the OBE framework and the details of each level at the framework.

The OBE (Outcome-Based Education) framework is a model of curriculum design and assessment that emphasizes the importance of clearly defining and aligning learning outcomes at different levels of education. The framework typically includes three types of learning outcomes: Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs).

1. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs): PEOs are broad statements that describe what graduates of a program are expected to achieve within a few years of completing their education. PEOs are typically written in terms of career-related accomplishments and personal qualities that the program seeks to develop in its graduates. Examples of PEOs could include "Graduates will be able to work effectively in a team" or "Graduates will be able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences."

2. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs): PLOs are specific and measurable statements that describe what students should be able to do by the time they complete a program. PLOs are aligned with the program's educational objectives and provide a more detailed description of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students should acquire through their coursework. Examples of PLOs could include "Students will be able to analyze complex problems" or "Students will be able to use appropriate tools and techniques to solve engineering problems."

3. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): CLOs are specific and measurable statements that describe what students should be able to do by the end of a particular course. CLOs are aligned with the program's learning outcomes and provide a more detailed description of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students should acquire through a particular course. Examples of CLOs could include "Students will be able to apply basic principles of accounting to analyze financial statements" or "Students will be able to design and implement a database schema."

Overall, the OBE framework provides a structured approach to curriculum design and assessment that helps ensure that educational programs are aligned with desired learning outcomes and that students are able to achieve those outcomes through their coursework. By clearly defining PEOs, PLOs, and CLOs, the framework also helps to communicate expectations to students, faculty, and other stakeholders, and provides a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs.