Library Instruction

Student learning outcomes (SLOs) statements should:

• specify the level, criterion, or standard for the knowledge, skill, ability or disposition that the student must demonstrate
• include conditions under which they should be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, abilities, or dispositions
• contain active verbs (see Bloom's taxonomy) 
• be measurable 
• be stated so that they can be measured by more than one assessment methods
• not join elements that need to be assessed by separate methods 

• Are the outcomes specific?
• Are the outcomes simply stated?
• Are the outcomes written using action verbs to specify observable behavior? 
• Do they use vague or unclear language, such as "understand" or "comprehend"?
• Do the outcomes clearly describe and define the expected abilities, knowledge, and values of learners?
• Are learners at the center of the outcome, or does it focus on the teacher behaviors?
• Is it possible to collect accurate and measurable data for each outcome?
• If not, can it be re-written? 
• Is it possible to use a single method to measure each outcome? 
• Can the outcomes be used to identify areas for improvement?