Develop learning outcomes
In brief
- There is a basic formula or pattern to help you create well-articulated learning outcomes.
- The pattern can be used for learning outcomes at the course, module, or lesson levels.
The formula for writing learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
Measurable verb (V)
+
Knowledge, skill or attitude (KSA)
+
Conditions (C)
(purpose, how, why,
under what circumstances, etc.)
Download categorized lists of measurable verbs (docx).
Example learning outcomes
The following examples illustrate the components of a student-focused and student-friendly learning outcome. In each learning outcome, the measurable verb (V), knowledge/skill/attitude (KSA), and conditions (C) are marked and highlighted by colour (and with a letter in parentheses).
The following section will provide a summary overview of the Learning outcome module.
