Outcomebased learning, also called competencybased learning, focuses on not just the memorization of concepts, but a deeper level of understanding leading to mastery of both skills and knowledge. The outcomebased learning obl approach has been adopted in the first authors institution. Implementation of outcomebased teaching covers all levels of education with different objectivesfrom. Outcomebased education and student learning in managerial. Creating a connection between teaching and learning, between professors and students. Aligning assessment with learning outcomes in outcome. This book examines the issues critical to understanding and implementing obe. An obe curriculum means starting with a clear picture of what is important for students to be able to do, then organizing the curriculum, instruction and assessment to make sure this learning ultimately happens. This type of learning is inherently selfpaced in most instances. Importance of outcome b ased e ducation obe to advance. Course learning outcomes center for advancing teaching.
The syllabus is contentbased and divided into subjects. The alignment of assessment items to learning outcomes to be. Elearning and its effects on teaching and learning in a global age olojo oludare jethro. Teaching strategies for outcomesbased education roy killen. While many of us have long asked these questions about our teaching, the goal of outcomesbased assessment is to formalize the ways we answer them, in harmony with each programs goals. Best practice in outcomesbased teaching and learning at cuhk.
Additional information on outcomebased education can be found in the resources listed below. Click download or read online button to get teaching strategies for outcomes based education book now. Student learning behaviors appropriate assessment methods. Outcomebased education or outcomesbased education obe is an educational theory that bases each part of an educational system around goals outcomes. Outcome based education without a speck of doubt is a rival against the conservative idea of teaching and learning.
Good practices in outcomesbased learning and teaching are, therefore, well established at cuhk. This paper investigates whether instructors adoption of outcomes based teaching and learning obtl has any impact on university students deep learning. In outcomesbased education obe, the design of the curriculum, syllabus, teaching and learning strategies, and assessment should be constructively aligned with the student performance. Obe principles and process cei center for education. Outcome based education obe in the context of the future, technology, and quality of education. Designing and implementing outcomebased learning in a. Many teachers are initially confused about the differences between the concepts of outcomes, aims, and objectives and do not understand why obtl which uses outcomes is seen as more studentcentred, so. For the last three years cuhk has moved through a number of phases in the development of its current approach to quality assurance in teaching and learning along outcomesbased lines. Pdf outcomebased teaching and learning in computer science. Clear articulation of learning outcomes serves as the foundation to evaluating the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. The assessments we use today in education are getting less and less effective. If the list of learning outcomes is long and detailed, they are likely to limit flexibility and adapt.
Outcome based teaching and learning emphasizes the explicit declaration of learning outcomes which identify the tasks students are expected to be able to perform after completing the course, and to what standard. If the list of learning outcomes is long and detailed, they are likely to. Assessing learning in online education the national learning outcomes assessment loa movement and online learning in higher education emerged during roughly the same period. The new paradigm of outcomesbased education in perspective issn 03785254 journal of family ecology and consumer sciences, vol 28, 2000 23 spady 1994. This paper explores some of the basic principles of outcomes based education and relates them to the australian school and vocational education context. The second chapter links current interest in obe to global socioeconomic changes. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that. In outcomes based education obe, the design of the curriculum, syllabus, teaching and learning strategies, and assessment should be constructively aligned with the student performance, which. Aligning with global education trends, the main thrust of most higher education institutions in the philippines is to move towards outcome based education obe. The focus is on more effective teaching and learning at course and program levels. May 15, 20 outcome based learning and the electronic curriculum at birmingham medical school, medical teacher 211. Evaluation of outcomebased learning in an undergraduate. Aligning assessment with learning outcomes in outcomebased.
We can make a real difference in student learning by leading our institute through the changes required to create genuine outcomebased systems for teaching and learning. Summary over the years of development, the paradigm of outcomebased education obe has evolved. Learning outcomes are usually discussed within the context of programwide assessment, but they can be valuable components of any class because of the way they sharpen the focus on student. Juta and company ltd, 2007 competencybased education 402 pages. Primary focus will be data obtained from key stakeholders.
Interpretations of criteria based assessment and grading in higher education. In this way, the early years learning framework the framework will contribute to realising the council of australian governments vision that. The integrated framework for curriculum development. Facilitating outcomes based learning and teaching a guide for trainers and fet college lecturers 2 introduction using this guide this guide operates as learning support material for the trainer facilitating the understanding of outcomes based concepts and approaches to teaching, learning, assessment and lesson design. Highlights will include evidence based practices, teaching style, methodology, and the use of assessment data for university instructors. Experience on outcomebased teaching and learning springerlink. Introduction e learning according to markus2008 can be defined as a learning process created by interaction with digitally delivered content, network based services and tutoring support e learning is any technologically mediated learning using computers whether from a distance or. In other words, the outcomes determine the curriculum content, the teaching methods and strategies, and the assessment process. A guide to developing and assessing learning outcomes at. Teaching and learning activities that would facilitate students achieving the ilos were designed. Three essential components of a measurable learning outcome are. Suggesting instead the diverse methods of research and means of interpretation that historians invoke. Enabling them to truly master the content of the course. John biggs prefers to refer to this as constructive alignment, or outcomesbased teaching and learning obtl.
Hence we need to devise teaching learning activities tlas. There is no single specified style of teaching or assessment in obe. Outcomebased education is a pedagogical process which focuses. Outcomebased education incorporates the principles of mastery learning but goes beyond them to be concerned with what students are to learn and why. Enhancing teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes. This growth was only with the help of progressive educators who got a good grip of it. Ltd whether you accept it or not, our education system is broken.
Sometimes, if we feel we must be loved, we concentrate too much on winning over each and every learner and forget the responsibility to the main group. It is the intention of the outcomes based approach to focus as much on the process of learning and the final outcome or result, as on the knowledge and skills. Evaluation of outcome, page 1 evaluation of outcomebased learning in an undergraduate english language program wang lixun the hong kong institute of education abstract since 2008, outcomebased learning obl, a studentcentred strategy aiming to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, has been launched as a major initiative among. Elearning is also called webbased learning, online learning, distributed learning, computerassisted instruction, or internetbased learning. Learning outcomes are userfriendly statements that tell students what they will be able to do at the end of a period of time. Why outcome based accreditation globalization has brought in a clear shift from education as transmission of expert knowledge toeducation as transmission of expert knowledge to education as building learner competencies includinggg g g learning to learn and life long learning.
Obe principles there are different definitions for outcome based education. Outcome based education obe means clearly focusing and organizing everything in an educational system around what is essential for all students to be able to do successfully at the end of their learning experiences. Ask yourself, on a scale from one to ten, how important it is that you be liked by your learners. Evaluation of outcome, page 1 evaluation of outcome based learning in an undergraduate english language program wang lixun the hong kong institute of education abstract since 2008, outcome based learning obl, a studentcentred strategy aiming to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, has been launched as a major initiative among. Outcomesbased teaching and learning obtl is a curriculum design framework to teaching and learning that helps you focuses on first identifying the intended outcomes or goals of a module or programme and then aligning teaching, learning, and assessment to maximise the likelihood that students achieve those outcomes or goals. Sometimes, if we feel we must be loved, we concentrate too much on winning over each and every. Outcome based education approaches the curriculum decision making based on the competencies students should demonstrate at the end of their educational program, thus the outcomes or competencies. The evolution of cuhks quality assurance system in teaching and learning is congruent with this broad interpretation of learning outcomes. The teacher sees the syllabus as rigid and non negotiable.
For each potential outcome of pbl, i added a tip or strategy to help increase the chance that this potential is realized. Obe can be considered as a philosophy of education where there are a certain set of. Learning is textbookworksheetbound and teachercentred. Taking much of the guessing out of the students attempt to learn. Assessment and evaluation in higher education, 30, 175194. What has not yet developed is a sophisticated understanding of the power of. The basic premise of obtl is that the teaching and learning activities tlas and assessment methods ams are constructively aligned figure 1 with the intended learning outcomes ilos for the course. Outcomesbased learning guidelines 2 must be loved i must be loved. Learning indicators and learning outcomes at the elementary stage. Outcome based education obe is an educational theory that bases each part of an educational system around goals outcomes. Using cooperative learning as a teaching strategy 190.
List units student learning outcomes knowledge, skills, and attitudes outcome 1. Add any tips of your own in the comments below, and let us know what future pbl content youd like to see that would help you as a teacher. The instructor found that desired attributes were met, leading to the conclusion that the obe approach was a success. Learning outcomes assessment tasks linking learning outcomes to teaching and learning strategies the action verbs of your learning outcomes will flag the sorts of learning activities that will best lead to their attainment. Outcomebased approach to teaching, learning and assessment in geomatics higher education. The development of an outcomesbased approach to teaching and. Botha, 2002, however, recent research has showed obe has limited potential for enhancing learning in developing. Outcomes are frequently discussed when a new educational program, or a new. Outcomebased teaching and learning emphasizes the explicit declaration of learning outcomes which identify the tasks students are expected to be able to. Teaching strategies for outcomesbased education roy.
Is the university in accord with objectives set by its accrediting body. This manuscript addresses how postsecondary educators can enhance their teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes through student assessment. Mar 03, 2016 characteristics of outcomebased learning. Pdf implementing an outcomebased education obe framework. Summary over the years of development, the paradigm of outcome based education obe has evolved. Spady, a leading disciple of obe, points out that outcomebased education means. This is expressed as the intended learning outcome ilo, which is a statement of what the learner is supposed to be able to do and at what standard. This is an easily understandable and practical guide to effective teaching for teachers and trainers in all instructional settings. The most widely used one is the four principles suggested by spady 1994. Pdf outcome based teaching and learning ramakrishna rao. Outcomebased education obe means clearly focusing and organizing everything in an educational system around what is essential for all students to be able to do successfully at the end of their learning experiences. English, mathematics, science, and so on spady and.
The reform in the health services that stresses on professionalism had brought the necessity to adopt outcome based education obe in medical education. Outcome based approach to teaching, learning and assessment in geomatics higher education. In this paper, the icoper1 project approach for developing outcome based assessment and units of learning is presented. Outcomebased teaching and learning in computer science education at sub degree level. Does outcomes based teaching and learning make a difference in.
Outcomebased approach to teaching, learning and assessment. We can think of obe as a theory or philosophy of education in the sense that it embodies and expresses a certain set of beliefs and assumptions about learning, teaching and the systemic structures within which these activities take place. Obtl also requires the teaching, learning and assessment activities to align with the stated learning outcomes. Elearning and its effects on teaching and learning in a. Quite simply, obtl is a studentcentred approach to learning and teaching, which has been widely adopted in universities across the world.
If a learning outcome is learners should be able to collaborate effectively on a team to create a marketing campaign for a product. It defines key terms and concepts and describes the foundations of genuine outcome based models. It is a competency based education which got blown up, keeping criticisms at bay. If the lo is too broad, it will be difficult to assess. Fundamental to the framework is a view of childrens lives as. The new paradigm of outcomesbased education in perspective. It is intended to help teachers2 understand how they can translate the theory and philosophy of obe into practical action in their instructional planning, teaching and assessment of student3. Learning outcomes are usually discussed within the context of programwide assessment, but they can be valuable components of any class. Facilitating outcomes based learning and teaching a guide for trainers and fet college lecturers 2 introduction using this guide this guide operates as learning support material for the trainer facilitating the understanding of outcomesbased concepts and approaches to.
Many teachers are initially confused about the differences between the concepts of outcomes, aims, and objectives and do not understand why obtl which uses outcomes is seen as more studentcentred, so here. The most detailed articulation of the theory underpinning obe is given in spady 1994. Outcomebased teaching and learning emphasizes the explicit declaration of learning outcomes which identify the tasks students are expected to be able to perform after completing the course, and to what standard. Outcomebased education approaches the curriculum decision making based on the competencies students should demonstrate at the end of their educational program, thus the. Outcomebased education webinar goff, 2010, we have presented a brief overview of outcomebased education. A guide to developing and assessing learning outcomes at the.
Chapter 3 examines some important issues surrounding thr, meaning of outcomes and how they are. All children have the best start in life to create a better future for themselves and for the nation. Spady and marshall use the term traditional obe for obe programs in which the outcomes are defined as mastery of traditional subject matter. The learning outcome should be well defined and clear. The framework also provides a set of broad learning outcomes that summarise the skills, knowledge and understanding, values and. In this paper, the icoper1 project approach for developing outcomebased assessment and units of learning is presented. When students attend lectures, however, their main activity is receiving, not doing. It is particularly useful for students, both as a text for their theoretical studies and as a reference during their practical teaching experiences and.
Outcomesbased teaching and learning obtl centre for. Writing measurable learning outcomes gavilan college. Pdf outcome based teaching and learning ramakrishna. Hence we need to devise teaching learning activities tlas that require students to. Outcome based education incorporates the principles of mastery learning but goes beyond them to be concerned with what students are to learn and why. By the end of the educational experience, each student should have achieved the goal.
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