Learning Outcomes Revision Feedback Form
Note to Departments
Thank you for reviewing and submitting your program student learning outcomes. By ensuring programs have the most clearly and concisely written learning outcomes, assessment of these learning outcomes will be simplified—in other words, well written learning outcomes clearly outline what learning is expected of students and are much easier to assess.
Please note that the feedback below is meant to provide suggestions and assistance in revising your learning outcomes. We do not require that your department make the suggested changes, only that considering including these changes could help make assessment, evaluation, and reporting of your learning outcomes easier and more effective. This feedback is not meant to dictate any content or curriculum; we recognize and respect that your faculty’s disciplinary expertise in this process. Final learning outcome revisions are due by Monday, January 30,
2012.
After all revisions of your program student learning outcomes are completed, they will be posted on the Office of
Assessment’s website at www.ysu.edu/assessment/outcomes .
Thank you for your ongoing good work in assessment for the improvement of student learning here at YSU!
YSU Office of Assessment
Name of Degree Program __Physics _______________
Level _______B.S._____________________________________
Team Date of Review ___02/16/12________OOA Date of Review_______________________
Date Review Sent to Program Coordinators/Chair ________________________________
 Learning Outcomes Reviewed and No Changes Recommended. Learning outcomes to be posted on the assessment website.
 Learning Outcomes Established by Disciplinary Accrediting Agency(s). No revisions needed. Learning
Outcomes will be posted on the assessment website.
 Learning Outcome Revision Recommended (see comments and suggestions)
If at any time you need assistance, or if after you obtain feedback, you have questions, please feel free to call the Office of Assessment 330-941-
1347 or e-mail us at ysuassessment@ysu.edu

Learning Outcomes Revision Feedback Form
See the end of this form for a short outline of the elements that reviewers were looking for as they reviewed learning outcomes as well as additional resources on learning outcome revision.
General Feedback (holistic):
Good work was done by the department to thoughtfully consider the learning outcomes for the program, as well as to differentiate between the three programs in the department. The Office of Assessment appreciates your effort and commitment.
Thank you also for your participation in the learning outcomes work session.
LO Specific Comments/Recommendations:
Assessment Council Team Review Guidelines
Tips on Writing/Revising Student Learning Outcomes
Good Learning Outcomes: Weak Learning Outcomes:
 Include action verbs
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Reflect higher-order thinking/skills
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Are measurable
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Differentiate the unique aspects of student learning in each degree program
 Are simple and clear (and not too generic)
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Include a reasonable number of learning outcomes
 Describe program outcomes rather than student learning outcomes
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Are too vast/complex/too wordy
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Include multiple outcomes in one learning outcome (watch for “and)
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Are too basic
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Are not measurable
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Describe activities or work products rather than describe what students will learn
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Do not differentiate between different levels (associate, bachelor, master, certificate)
 Can be reduced in number
If at any time you need assistance, or if after you obtain feedback, you have questions, please feel free to call the Office of Assessment 330-941-
1347 or e-mail us at ysuassessment@ysu.edu

Learning Outcomes Revision Feedback Form
For guidance on editing learning outcomes, you can review the webinar by Dr. Susan Hatfield at http://documents.weaveonline.com/ASP/Coaching_Assessment-Student_Learning_Outcomes_09202011.asp
.
If at any time you need assistance, or if after you obtain feedback, you have questions, please feel free to call the Office of Assessment 330-941-
1347 or e-mail us at ysuassessment@ysu.edu