Learning Contract

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Learning Contract

• Learning Outcomes and Objectives

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Learning Outcomes

• Are NOT
• Topical statements
• Table of Contents
• Are
• Clear statements indicating what a student
  will be able to do as a result of the
  education/training

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Learning Outcomes

• Are
• Behavioral statements
• Observable
• Measureable

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Learning Outcomes

• Always start with one present tense action verb
• Solve
• Sketch
• Create

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Learning Outcomes

• NOT
• Understand or Demonstrate
• understanding of
• Know or Demonstrate knowledge of
• Understand or Demonstrate
• understanding of

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Outcomes Evaluation

• Why use a BIG word when a diminutive one will do?

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Action Verbs in Learning Outcomes

• Apply Control Assist
• Change Execute Help
• Administer Employ Perform
• Complete Devise Locate
• Dispatch Collate Appraise...
• Create Adapt

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Learning Outcomes

• Usually contain an object of the action
• Solve a quadratic equation
• Sketch a story line
• Create a complex telecommunications
• network
• List advantages and disadvantages of
• Describe limitations of

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Learning Outcomes

• May contain CONDITIONS
• (Under what conditions performance will occur)
• Is certain equipment, software, etc.?
• Is use of a calculator prohibited?
• How much time is allowed?
• Are references allowed?
• Is this a team project?
• e.g. Plot working drawing using an alternative
  CAD software.

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Learning Outcomes

• May contain STANDARDS
• ( How good is good enough?)
• at least 90 accuracy
• accurate within 3 decimal places
• with no more than 2 spelling errors
• to the satisfaction of a panel of experts

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Outcome Examples

• Apply, generate, and integrate 3D animation in
  video productions
• Understand and apply video streaming technologies
  for internet video
• Identify computer ethics
• Explore game platforms and discuss their
  strengths and limitations

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Learning Outcomes Recap

• Statements (beginning with verbs) of what a
  student can do and/or how a learner behaves at
  the end of a period of instruction.
• Stated as a competency (performance or
  demonstration of a specific task to meet a
  defined standard or predetermined level).

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Learning Outcomes Recap

• Measurable and observable.
• Action verbs.
• Should match the level of the course.