Learning Outcomes

Also see our Quick Guide to Writing Useful Learning Outcomes (PDF Version) or a more fulsome edition of the entire site, Writing Effective Learning Outcomes: at program and course levels for post-secondary educators (PDF Version)

This section walks you through:

  • understanding what a learning outcome is and how it differs from a learning objective
  • exploring why learning outcomes or learning intentions are important
  • learning outcomes versus learning objectives
  • the key parts of a learning outcome
  • how to write learning outcomes
  • how to use classifications (taxonomies) of learning to help you write learning outcomes
  • enhancing an existing learning outcome to one that is more suitable for course or program
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Defining Learning Outcomes