Learning outcomes - Supporting your students

Discuss the learning outcomes for the unit with students.

Communicate if and how different learning outcomes will (or won’t) be assessed

Share the planned learning outcomes for each session with students and discuss  what they should be able to know and do at the end of the session.

Reinforce the learning outcomes that are being assessed or addressed in learning activities, providing signposting and reference points for students.

Link learning outcomes to assessment and performance criteria explicitly and frequently so students can see the purpose and value of assessment, and how they are achieving the learning objectives.

Support the development of skills and behaviours specific to learning outcomes. If your unit doesn’t cover models for critical thinking but you have it as a learning outcome, consider how students will be supporting in achieving the outcomes.

Provide opportunities for students to monitor their own progress towards the outcomes through self-evaluation, self-reflection and peer and team assessment opportunities. Relate feedback to desired outcomes.