These examples of learning objectives showcase the use of actionable, measurable verbs (for example, “evaluate” or “classify”). Instructors should avoid general words such as “understanding” a topic, ...

When you begin creating a course, you want to design with the end in mind. The best way to approach this is to start by writing measurable course learning objectives. Course learning objectives are ...

Quality Matters Standard 3.1 is one of the alignment standards and is an essential (required) standard. It states, “The assessments measure the achievement of the stated learning objectives or ...

Graduate programs also need to develop student learning objectives. Although the process for developing learning objectives for graduate programs is similar to undergraduate programs, there are some ...

Specific review standards 2.1 and 2.2 are the foundation of the alignment standards for Quality Matters just as the learning objectives are the foundation of course design. Standard 2.1 requires that ...

Assessment of course quality, student learning, and professor effectiveness has become paramount in many of today’s universities and colleges. We seem always to strive for a better way to assess our ...

This page serves as a resource for faculty teaching in the Core or developing a new course for the Core. Below, faculty can find the current learning objectives for each Core area. Critical Thinking ...

Did you know that employers across all industries are often looking for many of the same skills from their candidates? The National Association of Colleges and Employers has surveyed employers for ...