Developing an outcomes-based approach (OBA) for learning and teaching in teacher education

Principal Supervisor

Ms. Mandy Au, Faculty of Education
Professor Lee Chi Kin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Professor Cecilia Chun, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Chan Wan Ka, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education
Duration

2 years
Approved Budget

HK $950,000
 
  • Project Objectives
  • Description
  • Evaluation of outcomes
  • Dissemination of results & deliverables

Project Objectives

  • Ascertain students’ both short-term and long-term mastery of specific concepts/knowledge/skills as stated in the objectives in selected teacher education programmes;
  • Equip students and educators with a better understanding of OBA in teaching and learning in terms of their components and respective functions;
  • Provide examples of good practices for developing OBA for teaching and learning in teacher education; and
  • Develop strategies to facilitate the implementation of OBA for the purpose of improved quality of learning outcomes at different levels (courses and programmes).

Description of process and deliverables

The research team developed and validated the Teaching Practice (TP) assessment tools for both B.Ed. in Language Education and PE programmes. An employer questionnaire survey on graduate performance was developed and administered. The survey results serve as useful references for further refinement of the tools and learning outcomes of respective programmes.

Four sets of deliverables were achieved: (1) indicators for students’ performance in TP; (2) new/revised TP assessment tools for accurate and objective assessment; (3) exemplars of good practice in classroom performance; and (4) an employer questionnaire on performance of graduates of teacher education programmes.

Evaluation of outcomes

The project successfully shows the alignment of TP assessment tool with students’ learning outcomes across subjects. The new/revised tools provide a detailed analysis on students’ performance according to different domains and levels, giving a better understanding on students’ own strengths and weaknesses in teaching.

The results from two employers’ surveys on graduates’ performance also show local experienced educators are generally satisfied with graduates’ performance, implying that graduates were able to attain the learning outcomes prescribed by the programmes.

Dissemination of results & deliverables

Deliverables were disseminated through internet, seminars and workshops, the Faculty’s newsletter and in an international conference in relation to higher education of teacher education.