Course Learning Outcomes vs. Learning Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) describe what learners should be able to do by the end of an entire course. They are broad, high-level goals that focus on the overall impact of the learning experience. CLOs help define the success of the course as a whole.
Examples of Course Learning Outcomes:
- By the end of the course, learners will be able to conduct a complete move-in and move-out inspection using standardized procedures.
- By the end of the course, learners will be able to communicate inspection results clearly and professionally with tenants.
Learning Objectives are more specific and describe what a learner should be able to do at the end of a particular lesson, module, or activity. They break down the steps needed to achieve the larger course outcomes.
Examples of Learning Objectives:
- After completing this module, learners will be able to list five essential components of a move-in checklist.
- After completing this lesson, learners will be able to draft an email to a tenant explaining inspection expectations.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Overview
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework that organizes levels of thinking and learning, from simple recall to complex creation. It helps instructional designers plan learning experiences that build skills progressively.
- Remember: Recalling facts and basic concepts (example: listing key terms)
- Understand: Explaining ideas or concepts in one’s own words (example: summarizing an article)
- Apply: Using information in a new situation (example: solving a math problem)
- Analyze: Breaking information into parts to explore relationships (example: comparing two case studies)
- Evaluate: Making judgments based on criteria (example: critiquing a project plan)
- Create: Producing new or original work (example: designing a marketing campaign)