Education
What are Learning Goals?
Learning goals are broad statements that describe the overarching outcomes expected from a course, program, or educational experience. They provide a general direction for learning and help shape the curriculum. Learning goals are typically long-term, focusing on what students should know or be able to do by the end of a significant period of instruction.
Key characteristics of learning goals include:
- Broad and general in nature
- Aligned with institutional or program missions
- Guide the development of more specific learning objectives
- Often not directly measurable
Example: “Students will develop critical thinking skills in the field of biology.”