5.2.1 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

🌟 For guidance on developing strong ILOs, refer to Chapter 2.2 - Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

In the Learning Design Studio (LDS), there are four categories of Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

Disciplinary Knowledge: The core concepts, theories, facts, and frameworks that are recognized and developed within a particular field or area of study.
Disciplinary Skills: The specific techniques, methods, and competencies associated with a particular field or area of study.
Generic Skills: The broad abilities that help people succeed in education, work, and daily life, regardless of a particular field or area of study.
Values & Attitudes: The beliefs, principles, and dispositions that guide a person's behavior, decision-making, and interactions with others.

Adding a New ILO

There are two ways to add a new ILO: (1) writing it yourself, or (2) using the ILO patterns.

1. Adding a New ILO - Writing it Yourself

You will write the full ILO to indicate what students is expected to achieve as a result of the learning process.

Figure 5.3: Adding a New ILO

If you have not added any ILOs before, you can click the or button to add a new ILO.

Figure 5.4: Interface of the ILO Builder (1)

We will review each field in the ILO Builder below.

1. Subject/Discipline(s)

Figure 5.5: Interface of the ILO Builder (2)

Select the appropriate discipline(s) for each ILO as needed.

2. Category

Figure 5.6: Interface of the ILO Builder (3)

Select the category of ILO: Disciplinary Knowledge, Disciplinary Skills, Generic Skills, or Values & Attitudes.

3. Bloom's Taxonomy Level

Figure 5.7: Interface of the ILO Builder (4)

Select the Bloom’s Taxonomy level that best reflects the intended skill, knowledge, or value for this outcome (e.g., Remember, Apply, Evaluate).

Figure 5.8: Writing a ILO with the Learning Design Facilitator

After selecting the Bloom’s Taxonomy level, the Learning Design Facilitator will recommend suitable action verbs to help you formulate your ILOs.
Choose the appropriate action verb that best reflects the skill, knowledge, or value targeted by your ILO.

4. ILO and Learning Design Facilitator

Figure 5.9: Interface of the ILO Builder (5)

Click the Learning Design Facilitator buttonto request feedback from the chatbot on your ILO.

Figure 5.10: Evaluating a ILO with the Chatbot

5. Sub-ILO(s)

Figure 5.11: Interface of the ILO Builder (6)

To provide greater clarity, an ILO can be subdivided into more detailed sub-ILOs as needed.

2. Adding a New ILO - Use the ILO Pattern

In addition to writing your own ILO, you may use our pre-defined pattern to indicate what students is expected to achieve as a result of the learning process.

Figure 5.12: Intended Learning Outcomes - Values & Attitude

For example, if you want to create an ILO for the Values & Attitude category, we can create one by using the ILO patterns.

Figure 5.13: The ILOs Patterns in the LDS Facilitator

After selecting the targeted ILO category in the Learning Design Facilitator, click the "SHOW INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME PATTERNS" button to view suggested patterns. Alternatively, you can click the button to instantly activate the pattern list.
By clicking the button, you can explore the details of the targeted ILO pattern.

Figure 5.14: Details of the Targeted ILO Pattern (1)

You can use the targeted ILO pattern directly by clicking "COPY" button in the pop-up window, or by clicking the button in the Learning Design Facilitator. The ILO pattern details will be auto-filled into the LDS.

Figure 5.15: Details of the Targeted ILO Pattern (2)

You can edit the details of the targeted ILO pattern in the ILO builder if needed.

Figure 5.16: An example of a completed ILO section

After completing this section, it is clear that the ILOs are well defined across Disciplinary Knowledge, Disciplinary Skills, Generic Skills, and Values & Attitudes. The intended cognitive and affective knowledge and skills will guide you in designing appropriate learning experiences later on.