SLO (Student Learning Outcome)

Definition

A measurable statement of what students should be able to do after completing a course, as opposed to what they'll actually remember.

Example Usage

The SLOs stated students would 'analyze complex systems,' but the final exam just asked them to define vocabulary.

Origin

Modern educational outcomes movement, emphasis on accountability from 1990s onward

Fun Fact

Universities now spend more time documenting SLOs than actually teaching toward them.

Source: Educational Outcomes Assessment and Accreditation Standards

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