An Outcomes-based Approach To Co-curricular Activities

An Outcomes-based Approach to Co-curricular Activities Lilian Vrijmoed Dean of Student Learning

Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Outcomes-based Education CityU’s Objectives 

To enhance student learning and teaching quality

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To promote progress toward 4-year degrees

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To ensure international competitiveness

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To respond to stakeholders (accountability) Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

CityU Ideal Graduate (Strategic Plan 2003-2008) 

qualified, competent professionals with high moral and ethical standards

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proficient communicators  language proficiency, computer literacy and interpersonal skills

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confident to  enter a more international and culturally diverse workplace  take up broad responsibilities in their community

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able to think critically and to solve problems independently

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able and willing to continue to learn

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able to appreciate the arts, culture and history Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

CityU Ideal Graduate (Strategic Plan 2003-2008) 3Cs Communicative Collaborative Creative

Global Citizen Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

What are Learning Outcomes ? A

learning outcome is what a person can do as a result of a learning experience.

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do what?

 To

perform a specific task at a given level of competence under a certain situation. Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Outcomes-Based Education Scope of Application 

University Education should be interpreted as the provision of an holistic learning experience for students

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Learning through the academic curriculum (classroom activities) and co-curricular curriculum (out-of-classroom activities)

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Should be applied to both types of learning activities Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Characteristics of an outcome-based approach 

A clear articulation of the intended learning outcomes at the institution, program, and course levels.

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An alignment of pedagogy, assessment, and intended learning outcomes.

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An awareness of the importance of a holistic learning experience (i.e., emphasizing meaningful co-curricular activities).

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A culture of self-reflection based on evidence for improvement purposes. Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Examples of Learning Outcomes Knowledge outcomes

What you know (e.g. social science,culture of countries

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General knowledge (breadth) Knowledge of specific fields (depth)

Skill outcomes

What you can do (e.g., oral presentation, team work)

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General competence (socialfunctioning) skills Professional/occupational skills

Attitudinal A desire to do or affective what needs to be outcomes done (e.g., work attitude, integrity)

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Personal goals and aspirations Attitudes toward self and others(development of identity) Appreciation of arts & culture Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

A matrix of programme outcomes and course outcomes BCH2001 BCH3002

Outcome A

Outcome B

X X

X

Outcome C

Outcome D

LW2455

Outcome G

X X

EN2324

MA2311

Outcome F

X X

BCH4013

CS2012

Outcome E

X X

X

X X

X X

X Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Integration of curricular and co-curricular learning Curricular Activities

Outcomes 101

201

301

Student society

X

Presentation Skills Teamwork Problemsolving Skills

Co-curricular Activities

X

X

Internship

X

X

X

X

X

X

X Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Outcome-based education Constructive Alignment Intended learning outcomes

Evidence of having achieved the intended outcomes?

Assessments

How to achieve the Intended outcomes? Learning environment

Teaching and learning activities Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Characteristics of an outcome-based approach 

A clear articulation of the intended learning outcomes at the institution, program, and course levels.

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An alignment of pedagogy, assessment, and intended learning outcomes.

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An awareness of the importance of a holistic learning experience (i.e., emphasizing meaningful co-curricular activities).

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A culture of self-reflection based on evidence for improvement purposes. Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Example of Assessment of a co-curricular activity An assessment form before and after the activity 

Achieved intended learning outcomes (self-perception of levels of achievement)

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Your learning activities during the trip (explain what they did during the trip to achieve the ILOs)

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Showing your success (explain what they can do to demonstrate their achievement)

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Plans for future learning (identify areas of weakness and plans for improvement) Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Example of Assessment of a co-curricular activity • I have acquired more advanced vocal skills through taking part in the preparation activities and attending workshops at the Festival. • I applied the vocal skills I learnt to the singing in the Festival/ Competition and in other performances. • I am able to describe the traditional music of some countries who participated in the Festival. • I am able to describe some features of the Korean culture. • My appreciation for music has deepened. • My appreciation and implementation for effective teamwork skill has improved. Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Outcomes-based Education Holistic University Experience

Student Success

Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Outcomes-based Educaiton  YOU are our Frontline contact with the

students

 Evidence shows YOUR interaction with them

makes a substantial positive influence on their learning

 Let’s work together to help our students

transform into professionals !

Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007

Thank you

Debriefing Meeting on Student Learning Projects 14 December 2007