In this second post of a series using the different categories of significant learning outcomes (SLO) as a basis for sharing how some teaching strategies and best practices came to be, the ordinary actions of teaching and learning are worth exploring for their...
As a curriculum and assessment geek, I interpret writing high quality learning outcomes as the ultimate privilege in intellectual freedom. Discussions surrounding the updating of course outlines with significant learning outcomes (SLO’s) initially surprised me when...
…but usually learning outcomes are more like finding out you’re pregnant. Either you are, or you aren’t. The state of being pregnant is a significant outcome. The different reasons leading to getting pregnant were related to your objectives. “Just tell me how to...
The terms flipped classroom and competency-based education (CBE) are frequently used to describe strategies targeting the need for graduates having identified and acquired skills used in the work force. Interestingly, both terms refer to different fundamental paradigm...
A teen struggled against the blowing snow, holding her jacket closed with one bare hand. A small boy called to his friends to wait as he readjusted his bulging sports bag to navigate the icy walk. Students of all shapes and sizes streamed into the school, despite...
