Assessment FAQs

How can define/modify learning and course outcomes to align with Bloom’s levels and course levels?

This represents the six levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and what each level means. To the left side of the taxonomy chart are lower-order thinking skills, including remember, understand, and apply. To the right are higher-order thinking skills, including analyze, evaluate, and create.

• How can Laker Learning Competencies help in assessing course outcomes?

How do learning outcomes differ from course outcomes?

Learning outcomes = specific skills/knowledge practiced

course outcomes= evaluate the final deliverable

 

What and where are course outcomes can be found?

Course Outcomes are clear, measurable statements that outline the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students will exhibit upon completing a course. Course outcomes are broader than the learning outcomes and refer to the overall goals of an entire course. These outcomes encompass the knowledge, skills, and attitudes learners are expected to demonstrate by the end of the entire course.

You can find this information on the Lake Land College website by navigating to Academics > Academic Majors, Degrees, and Certificates > Course Outline.

 

What and where are Laker learning Competencies can be found?

Also known as General Education Outcomes and Laker Learning Competencies are integral to the success of our students not only those who transfer to a four-year university but also those that go directly to the workforce upon completion. (link to PDF)

What and where are learning outcomes can be found?

Learning outcomes refer to the specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes that a learner is expected to achieve by the end of a learning experience, such as a lesson, module, or activity. These outcomes focus on the learner’s individual progress and achievements.

You can find this information on the Lake Land College website by navigating to Academics > Academic Majors, Degrees, and Certificates > Course Outline

What are the laker learning Competencies?

• Communication: Students communicate effectively and appropriately through the exchange of information.
• Creative Thinking and Problem Solving: Students think creatively and solve problems by successfully combining knowledge in new ways.
• Critical Thinking: Students connect knowledge from various disciplines to formulate logical conclusions and judgments.
• Global and Cultural Literacy: Students realize that society is a culturally diverse and global environment with differing opinions, practices and ideas.
• Information and Technology Literacy: Students not only identify when information is necessary, but they also find, evaluate and use that information effectively with the appropriate technological tools.
• Professional Skills and Ethics: Students demonstrate professional business skills and ethical accountability.
• Quantitative Literacy: Students utilize mathematical knowledge to test claims and hypotheses, perform data analysis and recognize patterns in real-life situations.
• Scientific Literacy: Students identify foundational science concepts and apply the scientific process to real-life situations.