Creating Learning Outcomes
Dee Fink proposes six dimensions of learning in his Taxonomy of Significant Learning (p. 11).
Learning outcomes can be constructed to reflect these dimensions as you build a more socially conscious course.
To create your social impact outcomes, reflect on the dimensions of learning and the questions above. You can have a learning outcome that addresses all dimensions, or just a few. Then, use the following formula to create an outcome that relates to the dimensions you want to highlight in your course.
| Students will be able to + | Action VERB + | knowledge, skill, or behavior you want students to learn. |
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Further Reading
- Going beyond Bloom’s for learning outcomes and objectives. BYU Center for Teaching and Learning.
- See Bloom’s Taxonomy for levels of learning and associated verbs.
- Jeremy Branzetti, Michael A. Gisondi, Laura R. Hopson & Linda Regan (2019). Aiming Beyond Competent: The Application of the Taxonomy of Significant Learning to Medical Education. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 31:4, 466-478, DOI: 10.1080/10401334.2018.1561368