Hi Lacey:
Taking a more scientific approach to respond, SLO's define what it is a student is supposed to know when the complete a course, based on the course objectives, media and lessons given, and measured assessments. SLO's are the core of what the student should know.
Regards, Barry
I feel the outcome of student-centered learning is a more committed student who will be more able to retain the information provided.
First, who defines the outcomes? Supposedly, student-centered learning is about a participative learning environment. Instead of instructors teaching, the students teach themselves. The instructor is a monitor and grader.
This is very true.One day they are sitting there looking very puzzled and then you see the light in their eyes. Sometimes it take awhile for them to make the connection, but when they do you know.
The average student, and studys have shown that 60% of all students drop out due to not feeling connected, means that whatever the students desires to do weither they finish or not they deserve the best that we can give them. We can and sometimes could make a judgement on a student I really refrain from doing this . It could and like the studies have shown cause them to not feel connected. As well as they the students weither it takes them one try or more we as instructors have to keep in mind that it is their opportunity to learn not ours and we need to respect that process. If we plant this seed and water who is to say that it will not grow into the Sequia we knew it would
I had a student today struggling with a concept. I notice he keep saying “I always thought. “I said after a while. How about you pretend you don’t know anything at all on this subject and just listen as if you were hearing it for the first time. After we tried that, I could see the light come on. It was so rewarding to see.
Hi Meron:
Absolutely! Classes that have a passion and enthusias by the teacher, who is natural and approachable, and competent and confident in their delivery will make classes more interesting and enjoyable. And the environment will be smooth, relaxed, and comfortable.
This will make for imporved learning.
Regards, Barry
Hi Meron:
Yes, skilled workers is an outcome.
Forme, student learning outcomes (SLO's) are the "WHAT" it is that the student will learn, as contrasted to the "HOW" the student get that knowledge through the course objectives. Your daily lesson plans, resources, lectures and exercises, all these things go into meeting the course objectives which, if met will achieve the SLO's.
Learning, knowledge, and skills can all be defined in the SLO's.
Regards, Barry
Agreed.I think when a class is more fun, everyone is enjoying learning and sometimes through the fun subliminal messages are entering the brain that is long lasting. The more enjoyment in the classroom and info,the more likelihood of student retention.
The outcome of student-centered learning is that they become the ones I am implementing information into to transforma them to skilled human beings. I could assess and meet the challenge the students need to get in order to perfom their skills in the field.
Hi Robert:
IThere are several definitions of student learning outcomes (SLO's). The one that I use decribers the "WHAT" of a course that students will learn as opposed to the "HOW" the slo's will be met by course objectives.
Well written slo's along the resources, faculty and appropriate learning environment will produce achievement of of the course objectives. These slo's also provide an ojective means of measuring student performance as well.
Regards, Barry
The outcome of student-centered learning is adaptable knowledge useful in changing scenarios and for complex applications. When we center our focus on the student, the student learns more effectively and can thus apply that learning more broadly.
Hi Brandi:
Yeah, that "AHA" moment is great.
Student learning objectives also refer to the "WHAT" of a course the student is supposed to learn. This is in contrast to course objectives that define the "HOW" those slo's will be met. Together, if achieved, the student will have mastered the material, or at least the information would have been presented.
Regards, Barry
I really enjoy the moment when a student does have that understsnding of a concept that hey probably didn't before.
Hi Earle:
In a well written course, the student learning objectives will be there. It'll be our job to make sure they leave with the WHAT they need to know and the HOW of getting it done.
Regards, Barry
Hi David:
One thing I tell students when they tell me they don't know or understand anything I'm talking about is "no, wait a minute, you a lot about this subject. Let's just try to find the one or two areas that will open up your eyes to the message". This will often reassure them that they do know course material and they arte capable of learning.
We should be able to define WHAT they are to learn, and share HOW that will be accomplished. That's what student learning outcomes provide, the WHAT portion.
Regards, Barry
To me the outcome of student learning is to have a new student walk into your room on the first day and tell you, "I am going to be a challenge because I don't have any knowledge at what we are learning here". Then at the end of the semester having that same student look at you and thank you for giving them the confidence and knowledge to be able to accomplish the things they have completed during the course. The learning outcome is never to just say here is the material and go ahead and learn it, I will be here if you need anything. We have to coach the student and help them realize the potential they have with the material you are presenting.
Hi Ryan:
Said in a slightly different way, student learning objectives (SLO's) are the "WHAT" a stude should learn, as compared to course objectives that are closer to the "HOW" the slos's will be achieved.
Regards, Barry
Hi Deborah:
I see student learning outcomes two ways: from the student and from the teacher.
The student needs to be focused on how they can best learn the material. For the teacher, SLO's define the "WHAT" a student should learn, as compared to the "HOW" as in course objectives. When SLO's are met, the student should be prepare to apply the material in the manner in which it wqs described in the course outline.
Regards, Barry
Hi Allan:
The "Aha" moment is a great experience for both teacher and student.
I like to emphasize SLKO's are the "WHAT" a student learn from a course, as compared to course objectives that are like the "HOW" the learning outcomes will be met.
Regards, Barry
