Guide to taxonomies of learning

Abstract

With the introduction of modularisation, UCD has moved to a learning outcomes based approach to ensure that curriculum design evolves from a more teacher-centred (content) to a more student-centred (learning) focus. Identifying learning outcomes enables both the teacher and students to clearly identify what a student is expected to have achieved or have made progress towards achieving on completion of a module. This short guide is designed to facilitate module coordinators in writing appropriate learning outcomes