1. INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES SECTION 2
2. SECTION 2: STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE GOAL The SLO Goal has
three parts: A goal statement articulating the Big Idea upon which
the SLO is based. PA Standards relating to the given goal statement
defining what students should know and be able to demonstrate. A
narrative rationale explaining why the goal statement and
accompanying standard(s) address important learning for your
students.
3. Section 2: SLO Goal Element Definition 2a. Goal Statement
Narrative articulating the big idea upon which the SLO is based.
2b. PA Standards References the PA Standards that align with the
Goal Statement. Numeric references to PA Standards are found at:
http://www.pdesas.org/standard/views References additional
professional organization standards that align to the Goal
Statement. 2c. Rationale Narrative providing reasons why the Goal
Statement and the aligned standards address important learning for
the class/course/content area. 3
4. GOAL STATEMENT EXAMPLE: HIGH SCHOOL Example 1: High School
Economics GOAL STATEMENT: Understand and apply economic concepts
such as scarcity; income, profit, and wealth; assess the functions
of government; evaluate markets and economic systems; and, examine
economic interdependencies. RATIONALE: This course is designed to
give students a comprehensive study of the structure and functions
of the national income and price-level determinations. Students
develop the inquiry and analytical skills necessary to better
understand economic systems.
5. GOAL STATEMENT EXAMPLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL Example 3: Grade 8 Art
GOAL STATEMENT: The goal of the Grade 8 Art SLO includes: (a)
demonstrating skills, techniques, elements, and principles of the
arts learned, studied, refined, and practiced; (b) using tools and
resources as well as experiences and skills to create art; (c)
expressing experiences and ideas throughout time and across
cultures; and, (d) using formal and informal processes to assess
the quality of works in the arts. RATIONALE: Student artwork can be
evaluated through tasks that demonstrate process, product, and
understanding of the formal, informal, and interpretive qualities
of visual art.
6. GOAL STATEMENTS EXAMPLE: ELEMENTARY Example 4: Grade 3
Physical Education GOAL STATEMENT: Students will apply basic
movement skills and concepts. Students at this grade level will
focus on manipulative skills and concepts. RATIONALE: A competent
(skillful) mover is more likely to be active for a lifetime. This
goal prepares students to build physical activity skills for use in
future grade levels.
7. TAKE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE SECTION 2 OF THE SLO WITH YOUR
SMALL GROUP Remember that todays tutorial is just for practice. We
want to become familiar with the vocabulary and format of the SLO
template. Create a goal statement that includes essential and
enduring learning. Include a standard that describes the
expectations associated with your particular content area, and
write a narrative rationale that answers the question, Why?.