“Learning Outcomes” can be defined as an amalgamation of a learner’s knowledge, skill set, and the ability to leverage them in real-time situations.
The learning outcomes (LOs) provide
an overview of what students should know, be able to do, or be able to value
after completing a course or curriculum.
LOs means how much knowledge or
skills a student should acquire through various assignments, course, or class,
by the end of a specific time period.
LOs are observable and measurable by
knowledge, skills, abilities, values, etc. Learning outcomes describe clearly
what it is you want your students to be able to do by the end of a course.
LOs focus more on student performance rather than on
traditional techniques or courses.
There are several taxonomies such as SOLO (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes), Bloom’s Taxonomy, Fink's Taxonomy, Wiggins and McTighe Taxonomy on education. An ideal learning outcome would be something that abides by all the aspects of Bloom’s Taxonomy as it promotes knowledge & skill development in individuals and makes them life-long learners.
