Throughout the world, the popularity of Outcome Based education (OBE) is increasing because of its obvious and measurable advantages. These advantages include: clarity of outcome, flexibility according to the students’ learning requirements, comparison with different institutions and involvement of students to achieve the learning goals. Innumerable advantages of OBE lead to several research studies. Though there are several studies regarding OBE, a study of OBE with regard to language skills is not much popular.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Definition of OBE (Outcome Based education)
- Elaboration of OBE
- Outcome based assessment
- Factors contributing to the OBE in language learning
- The skills of outcome based learning
- Research studies
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper explores the utilization of language skills within the framework of Outcome-Based Education (OBE). The primary objective is to examine how OBE methodologies impact language learning and attainment, particularly focusing on strategies for improving learner success. The study also investigates the role of teacher attitudes and various assessment methods in achieving desired learning outcomes.
- The application of OBE principles in language skill development.
- Effective assessment strategies within an OBE framework.
- The influence of teacher attitudes on OBE implementation.
- Strategies for improving student performance in language learning using OBE.
- Comparison of OBE with traditional teaching methods in language education.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage by highlighting the growing global popularity of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and its measurable advantages, such as clarity of outcomes and student involvement. It notes a lack of research specifically focusing on OBE's application to language skills, establishing the rationale for the present study. The chapter underscores the need for further investigation into how OBE principles can effectively enhance language learning.
Definition of OBE (Outcome Based education): This section provides a precise definition of Outcome-Based Education, emphasizing its focus on clearly defined student learning outcomes (skills and knowledge) upon completion of the educational program. It clarifies that OBE, sometimes termed performance-based education, prioritizes results over input measures like class time. The chapter highlights the interchangeable use of terms like outcome-based education, performance-based education, and course outcomes, consistently emphasizing the student's capabilities at the end of a course.
Elaboration of OBE: This chapter delves deeper into the principles of OBE, explaining that learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, and competencies) are central to the entire learning process. All educational activities must align with these intended learning outcomes to facilitate successful student achievement. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of assessment, distinguishing between formative assessment (supporting learner progress) and summative assessment (validating the achievement of learning outcomes). It stresses the need for assessment methods to adapt to the specific learning outcomes being measured.
Factors contributing to the OBE in language learning: This section examines the crucial role of teacher attitudes in the successful implementation of OBE in language learning. A study by Rose and Ruth (2016) is referenced, highlighting a positive correlation between teacher age, experience, and educational attainment, and their acceptance of OBE. This emphasizes the need for ongoing professional development for teachers and a supportive learning environment for students to achieve desired language learning outcomes.
The skills of outcome based learning: This chapter moves beyond traditional paper-and-pen tests, showcasing the diverse assessment methods employed in OBE. It lists examples such as quizzes, puzzles, online presentations, modeling, and multiple-choice assessments, demonstrating the shift towards a more holistic evaluation of student performance, knowledge, and skills. This broader approach aims to provide a more comprehensive picture of student learning than traditional testing methods alone.
Research studies: This chapter presents research findings from various studies focusing on the effectiveness of OBE in different educational contexts. It references Chamorro (2017), whose study demonstrated improvements in language learning strategies and performance among pre-service language teachers through a combined cognitive academic language learning and task-based language teaching approach. The chapter also mentions a study examining factors influencing student learning outcomes in Pakistan's tertiary education system, including assessment strategies, learning objectives, learning styles, English language competency, and employer requirements.
Keywords
Outcome-Based Education (OBE), language skills, language learning strategies, assessment methods, teacher attitudes, student performance, learning outcomes, formative assessment, summative assessment, higher education.
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The paper examines how OBE methodologies impact language learning and attainment. Key themes include the application of OBE principles in language skill development, effective assessment strategies within an OBE framework, the influence of teacher attitudes on OBE implementation, strategies for improving student performance, and a comparison of OBE with traditional teaching methods.
What is Outcome-Based Education (OBE)?
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- Pratibha Mallu (Autor:in), 2022, How Language Skills are Utilized in Outcome-Based Education (OBE): Strategies for Learners Attainment, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1187450
