Characteristics of Good Learning Outcome
Characteristics of Good Learning Outcome
1. Good student learning outcomes (SLO) are centered on the students, on what the
learners are capable of doing, instead of the teaching technique. The teaching strategy
will only be guided by the desired competencies of the students. For instance, if the
SLO is: “the students can explain and illustrate the patterns or geometrical figures
found in Tinalak (T’boli’s tribal dress)” to guide the students towards the desired
competency the teacher may use any or all of the following instructional techniques and
activities:
2. Good learning outcomes are based on the program mission statement agreed upon by
the program faculty in consultation with other stakeholders like alumni and other
professionals. It is important that the student learning outcome are based on the
issuances from government regulatory agencies like CHED’s Policies, Standards and
Guidelines on teacher education and DepEd’s K to 12 Law Enhanced Basic Education
in the Philippines.
3. Good student learning outcomes are very well understood by both students and faculty.
They should be in agreement on the importance of these competencies which they will
cooperatively develop. Here are suggest steps that teacher and students can together
take in their cooperative monitoring of the progress towards the desired learning
outcomes or skills and competencies.
4. Good learning outcomes include a spectrum of thinking skills from simple to the higher
order of application of knowledge and skills.