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Principles of Teaching Ass. 4
Principles of Teaching Ass. 4
Principles of Teaching Ass. 4
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CRITERION
The Pros and Cons of Constructing Learning Outcomes Correctly and Meaningfully
Plus (+) Minus (-) Challenging and Interesting
Guides the learners’ performance for a Limitations on the choice of Provides a wealth of concept learning
specific knowledge, skill or behavior appropriate learning outcome terms. and critical thinking skills.
Student is provided with clear Rigid process that requires specific Identify or develop high-quality
statement of what they are expected outcomes to be achieved for all assessments for all grades and subjects
to learn and what they can expect of learners, or at least, most of them
Instructor has clear target in terms of Does not engage learner-merely Create appropriate growth targets for
specific and measurable behaviors imparts information (lack of dialogue) classrooms that include students who
are starting at different achievement
levels
Provides a framework to structure Breeds culture of cynicism and Set ambitious yet attainable targets
curricula. irresponsibility including identifying the proper grain
size of an objective (broad content
versus most important skills and
concepts)
Promotes learner-centered approach Kills originality and creativity Address the school culture that will
to curriculum planning. result from implementing student
learning outcomes
Provides a basis for authentic Inhibits capacity of student and faculty Advance educator practice and
assessment (quality assurance) at all to deal with uncertainty continuous improvement of the
levels; course, program, institution student learning outcomes process