Learning Outcomes

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This section walks you through:

  • understanding what a learning outcome is and how it differs from a learning objective
  • exploring why learning outcomes or learning intentions are important
  • learning outcomes versus learning objectives
  • the key parts of a learning outcome
  • how to write learning outcomes
  • how to use classifications (taxonomies) of learning to help you write learning outcomes
  • enhancing an existing learning outcome to one that is more suitable for course or program
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Defining Learning Outcomes
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