Learning outcomes

Boud and Prosser argue that an effective learning setting is characterised by four main elements:

  • learner engagement, consideration of learners' prior knowledge, their desires and expectations
  • acknowledgement of the learning context, recognition of the purpose of the learning and its relevance and position within the broader program of study
  • learner challenge, active participation of learners, which encourages reflection, monitoring and self-regulation
  • provision of practice, opportunities to articulate and demonstrate what has been learned

The art of learning design for online learning is all about planning learning environments that can contain and develop/provide these elements in meaningful ways.

Boud, D. Prosser, M. (2002). Key principles for high quality student learning in higher education: A framework for evaluation. Educational Media International, 39(3), 237-245.
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