Lesson 3: Outcome-Based Assessment

 


In order to meet the learning targets of a particular lesson, teachers need to let their students be informed of what is expected for them. Teachers should have an end-in-mind visualization of what will the learners be after the lesson delivery. This is what we called intended learning outcomes (ILOs). ILOs are the basis in crafting the lesson and planning for its delivery including both the learning activities incorporated and assessment and evaluation to be used.

Outcome-based assessment must be continuously done during the instruction. This is to ensure that the learning activities are aligned with the ILOs or expected student learning outcome. Student learning outcome refers to the sum total of knowledge, skills and values/attitude gained throughout the teaching-learning process.

 A. Factors to Consider in Crafting Expected Student Learning Outcome

Cagijal and Mantuano (2014) identified six (6) factors as a guide in constructing the expected learning outcomes. Those are:

  1. Schools VMGO. 
  2. Mandated policies on competencies and standards issued by government education agencies. 
  3. Competencies expected by different professions, business and industry. 
  4. Development plan and goals as well as the current thrusts of both the national and the local governments.
  5. Current global trends and developments so that graduates can compete globally. .
  6. General 21st century skills including the use of technology and information literacy. 

B. Characteristics of Good Learning Outcome


For a learning outcome to be of good quality, the following characteristics should be evident:

  1. Use verbs to make it very specific. 
  2. Learner-centered. 
  3. Realistic. 
  4. Focus on the application and transfer of learning. 
  5. Prepare students for assessment. 
  6. Offer a timeline for completion of desired learning. 

References:
  1. Balagtas, M. et al. (2020). Assessment in Learning 2. Quezon City, Philippines: Rex Book Store, Inc.
  2. Cajigal, R. & Mantuano, M. L. (2014). Assessment of Learning 2. Quezon City, Philippines: Adriana Publishing Co., Inc.
  3. Corpuz, B. & Cuartel, I. (2021). Assessment in Learning 2: Authentic Assessment. Quezon City, Philippines: Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
  4. CMO No. 75 s. 2017, Policies, Standards and Guidelines for Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd), p. 40
  5. CMO No. 80 s. 2017, Policies, Standards and Guidelines for Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd), p. 25
  6. De Guzman-Santos, R. (2007). Advanced Methods in Educational Assessment and Evaluation. Assessment of Learning 2. Quezon City, Philippines: Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
  7. Gabuyo, Y. & Dy, G. (2013). Assessment of Learning II. Quezon City, Philippines: Rex Book Store, Inc.
  8. Garcia, C. (2008). Measuring and Evaluating Learning Outcomes: A Textbook in Assessment of Learning 1 & 2Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.

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