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Writing Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes communicate expectations for the course content and assessment measures for both you and the students.

• Strategies for classroom use
  Learning outcomes don’t have to be difficult to write. In fact, the more clear and concise the language, the greater the likelihood that students will be able to use them to structure their learning. This PDF document prepared by CTL staff suggest strategies for writing learning outcomes, including formats for writing clear objectives.
  Writing Learning Outcomes (56 kb)
  
  
• Set High Expectations, Students Rise to the Challenge
  Dr. Sally Karioth of the College of Nursing explains how she develops strategies for learning. From the Teaching Excellence Video Series (requires Windows Media Player)
  
  
• Designing an Effective Course (172 Kb)
  Student needs, learning objectives, content selection, and assessment methods that directly reflect the learning objective. From the teaching handbook produced by CTL faculty/staff, Instruction at FSU.


• Determining Learning Objectives (352 Kb)
  Instructional goals and course design guidelines from the teaching handbook produced by CTL faculty/staff, Instruction at FSU.


• Core Learning Expectations: State Mandated Academic Learning Compacts (SMALCs) from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
  

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