1. Learning Outcomes What are learning outcomes? What are learning outcomes? They tell the learner what they should be able to do at the end of the their training. They are behaviourally (performance) based. Why do we write learning outcomes? Why do we write learning outcomes? Learning outcomes should not be confused with aims, which are more general in nature. Aims do not refer directly to the observable performance of the learner. Specific outcomes are needed so that both learner and trainer are able to understand what is the expected outcome and standard of their efforts.

2. Learning outcomes Why do we write learning outcomes? Why do we write learning outcomes? Learning outcomes can be written to cover any area of behaviour: Psychomotor – skill transfer Cognitive – knowledge transfer Affective – feeling/ attitudinal transfer A learning outcome does not indicate how the outcome will be met, but simply what the learner will be able to do at the end of the session

3. Learning outcomes What does a learner outcome include? Behavioural outcomes are learner-centered. They start with the words: “At the end of the session the learner will be able to … (do something)” The completed learning outcome will include: A statement of the final behaviour or performance Conditions under which the behaviour or performance is to be carried out (location, skills or aids, weather, light, or any other restrictions put upon the learner) The minimum acceptable level of performance (safety, quantity, quality, time or speed i.e.. standards)

4. What errors must be avoided in writing learning outcomes? What errors must be avoided in writing learning outcomes? Avoid writing learning outcomes: That state what the trainer intends to do Which describes the learning process That describes the subject matter to be learned Which contains more than one outcome Learning outcomes

5. It is essential to set clear learning outcomes because: In most subjects there are many possible outcomes … a choice must be made. You must first decide what the learners should achieve … it is only then possible to decide to achieve whether training and learning have been affective You can then base your assessments and activities on the outcomes … write these as you write your learning outcomes Learning outcomes

6. What are the qualities of a good, meaningful learning outcome? The use of words and symbols that communicate your intent exactly as you understand it. Choose action verbs that are open to fewer interpretations A good learning outcome will be: Real and understandable Defined in terms of behaviour of the learner Based on educational needs of the learner Achievable Measurable

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8. Application exercise Focus on your selected training topic Develop a training aim – a general statement of your training intention Write and learning outcome/s that includes: A statement of the final behaviour or performance Conditions under which the behaviour is to be carried out (e.g.. location, skill/aids, other restrictions) The minimum acceptable level of performance (e.g.. safety, quantity, quality, time speed - STANDARD Learning outcomes