The learning outcome
Example: Learning outcome describes expected skills after course completion
Definition
"The learning outcome" refers to the specific knowledge, skills, attitudes, or abilities that a student is expected to demonstrate upon completing a course or educational program. It clarifies what learners should achieve and be able to perform as a result of their learning experience.
Etymology
The phrase "the learning outcome" combines 'learning,' derived from Old English 'leornian,' meaning to acquire knowledge or skill, and 'outcome,' from Old English 'ūt' (out) and 'cuman' (to come), meaning a result or consequence. Together, they describe the result of an educational process.
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"The learning outcome" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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