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Edinburgh, 21 February 2008 Bologna Seminar: Learning outcomes based higher education—the Scottish Experience

Edinburgh, 21 February 2008 Bologna Seminar: Learning outcomes based higher education—the Scottish Experience Learning Outcomes: why they are important for Higher Education Institutions Dr Judith Vincent Vice Principal (Learning & Teaching) . What can graduates do?

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Edinburgh, 21 February 2008 Bologna Seminar: Learning outcomes based higher education—the Scottish Experience

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  1. Edinburgh, 21 February 2008 Bologna Seminar: Learning outcomes based higher education—the Scottish Experience Learning Outcomes: why they are important for Higher Education Institutions Dr Judith Vincent Vice Principal (Learning & Teaching)

  2. What can graduates do? (Sue Otter, 1992) How do you ensure comparability between degrees?

  3. Standards & Benchmarks Learning Design Flexibility

  4. Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (2001) 12 levels ordinary degree - level 9 honours degree – level 10 Quality Assurance Agency Subject Benchmark Statements Higher Education Academy Employability Profiles External Reference Points

  5. Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework “Looking at the different levels in the Framework is like looking at a road map. You can see where you are now and the different routes you can follow - like the different routes to learning - to reach your next destination. The Framework is also like a climbing frame, with the possibility of lots of horizontal as well as vertical routes to successful learning.” SCQF

  6. Award outcomes Level outcomes Module or unit outcomes Team design process Integrated learning experience New Approaches to Learning Design Using Outcomes

  7. 10 Level outcomes used to achieve horizontal and vertical integration of learning within the programme 9 MODULES LEVEL 8 8 8 8 8 8 7

  8. Enhanced coherence of learning experience for learner Transparency Enables dialogue with stakeholders Facilitates student management of learning Supports transitions into and out of programmes at various points suited to the needs of the student Gains

  9. Variety and distinctiveness of provision Life-long learning Enables accreditation of prior learning, including prior experiential learning Different routes to achievement of outcomes possible: Work-based learning Distance/blended learning Face-to-face classroom interactions Flexibility

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