1. OUTCOMES BASED LEARNING Department of Education Psychology, Counselling and Learning Needs 1

2. Conceptual Framework Goal: Clear alignment of curriculum elements to desired learning outcomes to improve quality of learning and teaching Two purposes: –Success in students –Success in schools Three premises: –All students can learn and succeed –Successful learning promotes more successful learning –Schools promote success in learning Four principles: –Clarity of focus –Designing down –High expectations –Expanded opportunities 2

3. OBL Road map Define Intended Learning Outcomes Collect data on student attainment of outcomes Outcomes Assessment Alignment of Programme and Institute outcomes Design curriculum, learning & assessment to support attainment of outcomes Mapping & Alignment Use data to inform Improvement of Programmes Adapted from Angela Ho (2007) 3

4. EPCL Generic Learning Outcomes 4

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6. Module Development Process Module templat e MILO Content and activitie s Assessm ent 6

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10. Pilot Modules (2009/2010) Human Development School Guidance and Counselling Understanding and Managing Diversity 10

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16. EPCL OBL Assessment Framework 16 ASSESSMENT FORMATIVE ASSESSME NT SUMMATIV E ASSESSME NT RUBRIC Holistic Analytic al

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18. OBL Learning Activities Learning Activities Self- assessment Collaborative learning Experiential learning Performance assessment 18

19. Assessment Methods (1) ILO Essay s ReportsJournalsScenario s Group work Work- based Demons- trations Role play Video Problem solving Critical thinking Ethical decision making Comm- unication skills Social interaction skills Global perspective 19

20. Assessment Methods (2) ILO Autobio -graphy Portfoli os Learning Contract s Annotate d Applied tasks Collabor ation ExamsPresent- ations Discussio ns Problem solving Critical thinking Ethical decision making Comm- unication skills Social interaction skills Global perspective 20 Source: Pathways to good practice http://www.scu.edu.au/teachinglearning/pathways/designin g.html http://www.scu.edu.au/teachinglearning/pathways/designin g.html

21. Quality Assurance 21 Two-way process Review Proces s Module evaluation Meeting: Feedback from staff, students & school Research data Meeting: OBL committee T & L Action plan: T & L Committee Recommendation (Programme Committee) & Programme decision Annual brief report Mid-cycle full report Follow-up Document trial Data used in self-evaluation documents: 1. Student evaluation questionnaire; 2. External examiners’ reports; 3. Feedback from student panels/forums/internet forums; 4. Research data and evidence; 5. Departmental reflections; 6.Programme evaluation; 7. Alumni surveys; 8 Other data from alumni or employers.