Managing the Senate Recertification Process: Course learning objectives Suzanne Weinstein, Office of Planning and Assessment October 25, 2017

“If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” -Yogi Berra

When you begin a road trip, you first have to enter the destination. Learning Objective

When you have entered your destination, the GPS can find the best route. Learning Opportunities

Satellites collect data to make sure you are on the best path and re-route you when you are off track. Assessments

At last, you make it to your destination! Learning Objectives Met!

Course Learning Objectives General Education Key Learning Objectives General Education Domain Objectives Program Learning Objectives Course Learning Objectives

Learning objectives are … Student-centered Measurable Specific

Learning objectives are student-centered. Content-focused The course will cover the history of psychology, biological bases of psychology, and abnormal psychology. Student-centered Students will be able to compare and contrast the causes and treatments of psychological disorders. Example learning objectives from PPT delivered by Doris R. Brodeur, Ph.D. at M.I.T. (2003).

Learning objectives are measurable. Learning goal Students will understand individual and societal systems. Measureable learning objective Students will be able to analyze the role of conflict in individual and societal systems. Example learning objectives from PPT delivered by Doris R. Brodeur, Ph.D. at M.I.T. (2003).

Learning objectives are specific. General Students will be able to calculate lift and drag. Specific Students will be able to use lift and drag calculations to evaluate performance. Example learning objectives from PPT delivered by Doris R. Brodeur, Ph.D. at M.I.T. (2003).

Bloom’s taxonomy categorizes learning and can serve as a framework to help you write effective learning objectives. Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge (Bloom, 1956)

Resources Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence – www.site@psu.edu, site@psu.edu Suskie, L.(2009). Assessing student learning: A common sense guide. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass