Learning Outcomes Information Sheets
How to Write a Learning Outcome The following steps are designed to help you write an effective learning outcome. Let’s start with this indicative Level 4 learning outcome.
‘To describe the critical success factors underpinning training provision within an organisation’ Let’s start by deconstructing this learning outcome into its component elements:
To describe the critical success factors underpinning training provision within an organisation
To describe the critical success factors underpinning training provision within an organisation
To describe the critical success factors underpinning training provision within an organisation
To describe the critical success factors underpinning training provision within an organisation Start with a verb that defines a specific action that defines how students will demonstrate their learning. Ensure your verb is aligned to the right level. In this instance ‘describe’ is a sound Level 4 verb. Subject of learning – specific subject material you wish the learning to demonstrate
Context of learning – in what context you want the learning to be demonstrated
Words to Avoid in Learning Outcomes •
Understand | demonstrate | appreciate | know about |become familiar with | learn about | become aware of