1 IT/Cybersecurity - ICRDCE Conference Day Aligning Program, Course, and Class Objectives / Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of This Presentation At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Explain what a program, course, and class objectives/outcomes are. 2. Understand the various learning activities that can be effectively used in an in the Applied Technologies in order to achieve the designed outcomes / objectives. 3. Develop a program, course and class outcomes at a selected learning level. 2

3 Program, course, and class objectives should reflect different aspects of student learning:  Cognitive - knowledge  Affective - attitudes  Behavioral - skills Program Outcomes, Course, and Class Objectives / Outcomes

4 Cognitive:  What do you want your future graduates to know Knowledge of the various software programs available to troubleshoot technical issues Computer Applications Program Outcomes, Course, and Class Objectives / Outcomes (cont.)

5 Affective:  What do you want your future graduates to think or care about Ethical and social responsibilities, including the impacts of culture, diversity, and interpersonal skills. Program Outcomes, Course, and Class Objectives / Outcomes (cont.)

6 Behavioral:  What do you want your future graduates to be able to do Install and connect plumbing fixtures according to common best practices Program Outcomes, Course, and Class Objectives / Outcomes (cont.)

Program Outcomes 7 Example :  Assess the progress made in completing all installation of electrical wiring and conduit.  Assess their professional responsibility in compliance, safety and efficiency. “The essential competencies the learner must possess at the completion of the program” Program Outcomes

Course Objectives / Outcomes 8 Example (based on the Program outcomes):  Demonstrate the ability to effectively interpret the electrical construction drawings for the purpose of developing an efficient schedule for completion of the project. Course Objectives: Represent the overarching purpose of the course. They speak to the general course goals. Course Outcomes: Articulate course objectives and are behavioral in nature as they represent activities students will perform to demonstrate their ability to understand and apply concepts learned. Program Outcomes Course Objective / Outcomes

Class Objectives / Outcomes 9 Examples (based on Course Objectives/Outcomes):  At the conclusion of this lesson, the students will be able to: Locate and properly install all light switches called for on the drawings. Demonstrate the ability to connect the wires to the correct terminals. Faculty articulate learning objectives for specific lessons that compose a unit, project, or course, or they may determine learning objectives for each day they instruct students. Program Outcomes Course Outcomes Class Outcomes

Objectives are Teacher or Program focused Outcomes are Student or Learner focused So What Is The Difference?

Holistic View of Program, Course, and Class Objectives / Outcomes Program Objectives / Outcomes Course Outcomes Class Outcomes

Program Objectives / Outcomes Course Outcomes Class Outcomes Holistic View of Program, Course, and Class Objectives / Outcomes (cont.) Assess the electrical needs of a building and design adequate systems to work efficiently. Demonstrate competency in reading construction drawings to correctly locate all electrical fixtures Select the correct wire size for each circuit to be installed in the building.

Assess the overall safety and efficiency of the building electrical system Differentiate between various wire sizes available and select appropriate size for the application. Demonstrate the ability complete the installation of electricity in compliance with all regulations. Holistic View of Program, Course, and Class Objectives / Outcomes (cont.) Program Objectives / Outcomes Course Outcomes Class Outcomes

Activity Strategies & Learning Activities 14 Examples: Hands-On Labs Competitions Demos / Simulations Discussions Team Work Research Papers Tests Learning Strategies/Activities: There are many learning strategies and activities that can be effectively used in a construction program in order to achieve the designed outcomes / objectives

Learning Pyramid

Blooms Cognitive Domains  Remember: Depending on the desired outcome, you would categorize your learning objectives into one of the six levels of learning and then use appropriate activities that correspond to the levels of learning in order to achieve the desired level of mastery. Synthesis Evaluation Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis IV III II I

Blooms Cognitive Domains (cont.) Six levels: 1. Knowledge 2. Comprehension 3. Application 4. Analysis 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation 17

Leveled Outcomes And How They Are Used Across The Curriculum Level I: Knowledge / Comprehension Level II: Comprehension / Application Level III: Application / Analysis Level IV: Analysis / Synthesis / Evaluation 18

Next Steps 19 Questions & Answers: How can we assist? Teamwork