Seminar on Developing Learning Outcomes

The Seminar focuses on developing course general instructional objectives (GIO) and specific learning outcomes (SLO). The seminar shows how GIO and SLO align with program goals and University mission.

 "When first planning for instruction, teachers typically focus on the selection of content, teaching method, and instructional materials. These are all important elements of instructional planning, but the entire process is more effective if attention is first directed toward instructional objectives" (Gronlund, 1995, P.3) and learning outcomes.

Dear Colleagues,

In order to assist faculty members in planning their courses and aligning learning outcomes with program goals and university mission, a seminar on developing course learning outcomes will be offered on Friday, December 3, 2004.

Full-time junior and senior faculty members are encouraged to participate in this Seminar. The number of the Seminar group will be restricted to twenty five members from all Faculties and Schools who will be registered on a first come first serve basis.

The deadline for applying is Monday, November 29, 2004. Please note that you are not registered in the Seminar until you get confirmation by email on Wednesday, December 1, 2004.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Waddah Nasr wnnasr@aub.edu.lbor Dr. Amal BouZeineddine bouzein@aub.edu.lb

Purpose:The Seminar focuses on developing the major learning goals of programs and courses, including considerations of how the broader goals of university education can be translated into those goals i.e. alignment between course learning goals, program learning goals, and university mission.

Participants:

Fulltime faculty members and teaching staff. (Maximum number of participants is 25)

Topics:

�  Definition of course learning goals

� Domains (types) of learning goals: Skills, knowledge, and attitudes.

�  Alignment between mission, program learning goals, and course learning goals

�  How to develop program and course learning goals

Facilitators:    Prof. H. Khachfe, FM & Prof. R. Afifi-Soweid, FHS

Date and time: Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 between 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Venue: College Hall, B1

Schedule: