Residential Living is organized around the idea that learning happens beyond the classroom. In order to make this learning intentional and meaningful, we developed learning goals and outcomes to guide ...

Setting and achieving goals helps kids (and grown-ups) build self-esteem — and teaches perseverance, too. When children set goals, it helps them practice executive function skills like planning.

Adult learning in the United States continues to evolve as colleges, universities, and professional programs adapt to the ...

Essential Education was developed around four undergraduate student learning goals and 12 performance criteria. These performance criteria are the Essential Abilities. By design, these abilities are ...

Integrating course design and assessment planning ensures cohesive teaching practices and enhances student learning outcomes. An integrated approach considers the interconnectedness of situational ...

One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

The student learning goals and objectives of the Biology degree adheres closely to those recommended in Vision and Change: A Call to Action supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the ...

“Do you understand?” It’s one of the most common questions asked in schools, tutoring sessions, and even at the kitchen table. It sounds helpful, teacher-like, and open-ended. But it’s also incredibly ...

What goals do you value the most as a student? Getting outstanding scores, ranking among the best, or exploring knowledge and mastering skills? If grades and rankings are your top priorities, do you ...