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1 “Defining, translating and assessing learning outcomes “ Course in the framework of the Summer School 2013, Koblenz

2 Who we are QANU - Quality Assurance Netherlands Universities, Barbara van Balen; http://www.qanu.nl/en http://www.qanu.nl/en World University Service (WUS) Austria, Veronika Nitsche and Michaela Handke; www.wus-austria.org www.wus-austria.org

3 This course gives an introduction on how to develop learning outcomes, considering international academic and professional requirements. Main topics: – Development of study programmes relevant to the professional field – How to write learning outcomes – Modularisation of programmes – Designing curricula/syllabi based on learning outcomes – Correct usage of ECTS/assessment of course workload – Linking learning outcomes to teaching and learning activities and assessment Contents

4 Learning outcomes (acquired competences) By the end of this course, participants are able to:  Define the requirements set by academics and professionals in the field;  Formulate solid and meaningful intended learning outcomes;  Identify the requirements of the labor market in the frame of curriculum development;  Design effective syllabi/curricula;  Identify different learning outcomes in a program, and identify possible points for improvement;  Calculate and use ECTS;  Prepare and analyze learning activities from (1) a learner´s perspective and (2) from the perspective of a potential employer;  Link learning outcomes to teaching and learning activities, and to the assessment methods;  Make learning outcomes testable;  Develop a test plan in line with the learning outcomes.

5 Course parameters  16 hours of lectures (plus preparation)  1 ECTS  Language: English

6 Examination  2 grades: pass/fail  In order to pass a participant has to attend min. 75% of the course and write a short essay

7 Dates and course programme  02/07/2013, 10:15 – 15:45  03/07/2013, 14:15 – 17:45  04/07/2013, 14:15 – 17:45  05/07/2013, 10:15 – 15:45

8 Literature Declan Kennedy, Áine Hyland, Norma Ryan: “Writing and using learning outcomes: a practical guide”, article C 3.4-1 in Eric Froment, Jürgen Kohler, Lewis Purser and Lesley Wilson (eds.): EUA Bologna Handbook – Making Bologna Work (Berlin 2006: Raabe Verlag) (available on line) Marjorie Devine & Nevart Yaghlian: Test Construction Manual, Construction of Objective Tests. http://www.cte.cornell.edu/documents/Test%20Construction%20M anual.pdf http://www.cte.cornell.edu/documents/Test%20Construction%20M anual.pdf Eberly Center: Design your course. http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/index.html http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/index.html John Biggs: ‘Aligning teaching and assesing to course objectives.’ Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: New Trends and Innovations. University of Aveiro, 2003. (pdf available on line)

9 Your expectations for the course?  About yourself and your expectations for the course.  What are the current challenges in higher education (HE) in your home country?  Which challenges are tackled by the project you are participating in?

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