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Learning Outcomes s for Credit it Tran ansfer fer in VET and Higher er Educat cation

• Dr. Christine Arnold

Assistant Professor, Post-Secondary Studies Faculty of Education Memorial University of Newfoundland Newfoundland, Canada

• Dr. Mary Wilson

Director, Centre for Academic Excellence Niagara College of Art and Technology Ontario, Canada

Le Learnin ing Outcomes fo for T Transfe fer P Public lication Project

Project Rat Ratio ionale ale:

• There has been a dramatic increase in the use of learning outcomes in tertiary

education in many jurisdiction around the world.

• This is a pivotal moment for rigorous critical assessment of learning outcomes

across jurisdictions as they contribute to student mobility in support of social inclusion and the attainment of higher levels of academic and vocational studies.

• Nonexistent concerted conceptualization of learning outcomes within and across

institutions and assessment that outcomes-based approaches are innovative despite international initiatives.

Le Learnin ing Outcomes fo for T Transfe fer P Public lication Project

Proje ject ct O Overview ew:

• A series of invited papers that identify and

provide insights into crucial themes and learning opportunities

• A body of commentary that responds to

the invited works from Ontario, Canada tertiary education scholars and practitioners

Le Learnin ing Outcomes fo for T Transfe fer P Public lication Project

• An assembled forthcoming publication entitled: Learning Outcomes as a Potential

Tool for Advancing Credit Transfer: An Evaluation for Ontario Post-Secondary Education

Pro Problem C Con

• ntext:
• Learning outcomes; credit transfer are ‘wicked’ problems.
• Things that matter…

 History, symbolism and materiality  Pedagogic discourses, means and methods  Policy, practice and process  Frameworks, tools and mechanisms  Roles, responsibilities and motivations  Power dynamics and trust

Le Learnin ing Outcomes fo for T Transfe fer P Public lication Project

Recomme mendations:

• Learning outcomes should not be overloaded conceptually
• Build and implement policy purposefully over time
• Engage a wide diversity of stakeholders
• Respect differences in construction and progression of

knowledge

• Competencies and outcomes must be authentic to and

embodied in teaching and learning processes

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Th Than anks f for lis listenin ing! Contact i info forma mation…

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Christine A Arno nold Assistant Professor, Post-Secondary Studies Faculty of Education Memorial University of Newfoundland G.A. Hickman Building 300 Prince Phillip Drive, St. John’s, NL, Canada, A1B 3X8 Voice: (709) 757-5452 Email: christinearnold@mun.ca

• Dr. M

Mary W y Wilson

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Director, Centre for Academic Excellence Niagara College of Art and Technology Lundy 124 100 Niagara College Boulevard, Welland, ON, Canada, L3C 7L3 Voice: (905) 735-2211 ext. 4253 Email: mawilson@niagaracollege.ca