OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION (OBE)
Fakulti Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan (FKMP)
DR. SHAHRUDDIN BIN MAHZAN@MOHD ZIN, 2012
OUTCOMES OF THIS PRESENTATION
After this presentation, the participants should be able to:
Explain the OBE concept
Describe his/her roles and contributes in the OBE business. Apply OBE in his/her daily routine Identify and improve any weaknesses.
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WHAT IS OBE??? Definition
Outcome-Based Education (OBE) means clearly focusing and organizing everything in an educational system around what is essential for all students to be able to do successfully at the end of their learning experiences.
This means starting with a clear picture of what is important for students to be able to do, then organising the curriculum, instruction, and assessment to make sure that this learning ultimately happens. (Spady, 1994)
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Hence, OBE is a process that involves the restructuring of curriculum, assessment and reporting practices in education (mechanical engineering education) to reflect the achievement of high order learning and mastery rather than accumulation of course credit
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What will be involved in the process towards OBE?
Course Content - Reviewing course content to suit specified Learning Outcomes, current development, industrial needs, job specifications, professional body requirement (accreditation), etc.
Teaching-Learning Methods - Introducing innovative/flexible teaching methods/delivery tools to develop PEO and PLO in students/graduates Assessment & Evaluation Tools - Introducing variety of assessment and evaluation tools to measure the achievement of PEO and PLO.
Data & Evidence Collection - Collecting evidences of process involved and the achievement of the PEO and PLO.
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OBE PHILOSOPHY
DESIGN
L& T
OUTCOMES
CQI
ASSESSMENT
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Student-centred Learning
The focus of teaching and learning is not what we teach but what we would like our students to learn and how we can help them achieve that. Teaching and assessment are then designed and to these outcomes. implemented to align
Examples of Student Centred Learning are: PBL / PO-PBL / Modular Approach / Active Learning
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Learning Outcomes: The shift from teachers to students
Teacher - Students
Concerns for self
Teacher
- Student
Concerns for students/ impact of teaching on students
What will I teach? Are they learning what I teach? / What are the impacts of my teaching? / What can they do as a result of my teaching?
What will I teach next?
Content
Behavioural objectives/ learning outcomes
Non-behavioural objectives
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Outcomes Based Education focuses on students learning by:
1. Using learning outcome statements to make explicit what the student is expected to be able to know, understand or do; Providing learning activities which will help the student to reach these outcomes; Assessing the extent to which the student meets these outcomes through the use of explicit assessment criteria.
2. 3.
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OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION
Outcomes
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CLO
P L O
P E O
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OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION
Program Educational Objectives (PEO) Few years after Graduation 4 to 5 years
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Upon graduation
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)
Upon course completion
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Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
The Faculty has set the following long-term objectives for its programmes to produce a mechanical engineer that: 1. 2. 3. 4. Attained the level of professional engineers or senior engineers Hold management or decision making position Lead entrepreneurial efforts in accordance with national needs and demands Have strong commitment for self learning and continuous professional development
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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to attain the following: 1. Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of science and mechanical engineering fundamentals 2. Acquire in-depth technical competence in mechanical engineering discipline
3. Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of appropriate mediums
4. Ability to identify problem and formulate solution in mechanical engineering 5. Ability to perform effectively in team working environment
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6. 7.
Recognize the need to undertake life-long learning and acquire the capacity to do so Recognize the importance of entrepreneurship in mechanical engineering and its related discipline
8.
Comprehend global perspective on social, cultural and environmental responsibilities aligned with professional codes of ethics
Ability to lead effectively to accomplish certain tasks
9.
10. Ability to utilize systems approach to design and evaluate performance 11. Comprehend the principles of sustainable development
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THE 3 DOMAINS OF EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Cognitive
The Head
Affective
The Heart
Psychomotor
The Hand
3H
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INVOLVES KNOWLEDGE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLECTUAL SKILLS
Lower order
Higher order
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PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN INCLUDES PHYSICAL MOVEMENT, COORDINATION & USE OF THE MOTOR SKILL AREAS
Lower order
Higher order
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AFFECTIVE DOMAIN INCLUDES MANNER WE DEAL WITH THINGS EMOTIONALLY (e.g. FEELINGS, INTERESTS, ATTITUDES, APPRECIATION, ENTHUSIASMS, MOTIVATIONS) - THAT MIGHT RESULT FROM INSTRUCTION)
Higher order
Lower order
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Closing The Loops
OBE
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Closing The Loops
Gather evidence How well do we achieve our program outcomes?
Interpret evidence
Enhance teaching/learning; inform institution decision-making, budgeting
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Outcome-Based Education (Closing the Loops)
Assessment Assessment Alumni Missions Visions Stakeholders Advisory committee CQI CQI
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Assessment
Analysis Analysis Analysis
CQI
Some Real Benefits of OBE
Anticipation of real benefits
More directed & coherent curriculum Graduates will be more relevant to industry & other stakeholders (more well rounded graduates) Prepares students for life and work in the 21st Century Promotes high expectations and greater learning for all students Fosters more authentic forms of assessment i.e., students write to show they know how to use English well, or complete math problems to demonstrate their ability to solve problems Encourages decision making regarding curriculum, teaching methods, academic structure and management
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Some Real Benefits of OBE
Advocated by Washington Accord (current permanent signatories, US, UK, Canada, Japan,)
Accredited Engineering Graduates are recognized by other signatory countries Possible employment as engineers in those countries without further examinations Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) is an inevitable consequence
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Stakeholders Expectations
Graduates competencies
Knowledge (technical, non-technical) Skills (technical, non-technical) Abilities (technical, non-technical) Attitude (core values, mindset, culture, etc.) Jobs (as engineers, etc.)
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Some Stakeholders Requirement
Industry/Employers
Prospective employees have appropriate skills and knowledge
Alumni, Graduates and Students
Qualification acceptable in marketplace globally
University
Programme standards independently judged
Funding bodies including government
Resources being used productively
Regulatory/Professional Institutions
Academic program meets agreed competency standards
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Employers Rating of Skills/Qualities 2002
Communication (verbal & written) Honesty/Integrity Teamwork skills Interpersonal skills Strong work ethics Motivation & initiative Flexibility/adaptability Analytical skills Computer skills Organisational skills Detail oriented Leadership skills Self confidence Friendly/outgoing personality Well mannered / polite GPA (3.0 or better) Creativity Sense of humour Entrepreneurial skills/risk taker 4.69 4.59 4.54 4.50 4.46 4.42 4.41 4.36 4.21 4.05 4.00 3.97 3.95 3.85 3.82 3.68 3.59 3.25 3.23
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Career Services Professionals, 2011
Skill/Quality Ability to work in a team structure Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization Ability to make decisions and solve problems Ability to obtain and process information Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work Ability to analyze quantitative data Technical knowledge related to the job Proficiency with computer software programs Weighted average rating* 4.60 4.59 4.49 4.46 4.45 4.23 4.23 4.04
Ability to create and/or edit written reports
Ability to sell or influence others
3.65
3.51
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O.B.E : Students Role
1. Embrace O.B.E in your courses
Students are expected to be able to do more challenging tasks other than memorize and reproduce what was taught. 2. 3. 4. Co-operate and commit with Facultys initiatives towards O.B.E implementation Actively participate in the class to realize O.B.E Improve YOUR soft-skills
Students should be able to: write project proposals, complete projects, analyze case studies, give case presentations, show their abilities to think, question, research, and make decisions based on the findings.
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O.B.E : Students Role
Be more creative, able to analyze and synthesize information.
Able to plan and organize tasks, able to work in a team as a community or in entrepreneurial service teams to propose solutions to problems and market their solutions
5. 6.
Self assessment on the achievement of YOUR learning outcomes Give feedbacks to the Faculty
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Acknowledgement
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Career Services Professionals, October 26, 2011 Ishak Baba, Sh. Salleh, Centre of Academic Development, UTHM. Prof. Ir. Dr. Wan Hamidon Wan Badaruzzaman NACE Research: Job Outlook 2011 Spring Update
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Questions????
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