Countering arguments against learning outcomes with scrutiny and evidence
The issue of ‘learning outcomes’ often leads to heated debates about their desirability for and applicability to university level learning. I came across this letter by a Professor at Simon Fraser University written to SFU students in which he argues, quite vociferously, against learning outcomes. Some key extracts are: Students will have less of a voice […]
Ambiguity and complexity for students in HE: how learning outcomes can help
A few weeks ago I discussed comments Graham Gibbs had made on a SEDA blog post about learning outcomes. His post was part of his ’53 powerful ideas all teachers should know about’, which I would certainly encourage all educators to engage with. The other day I came across his 7th idea on the SEDA […]
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