Outcome-Based Education (OBE) is a student-centric teaching and learning methodology in which the course delivery, assessment are planned to achieve stated objectives and outcomes. It focuses on measuring student performance i.e. outcomes at different levels. Some important aspects of the Outcome Based Education .
1. Course is defined as a theory, practical or theory cum practical subject studied in a semester. For Eg. Engineering Mathematics.
2. Course Outcome (CO): Course outcomes are statements that describe significant and essential learning that learners have achieved, and can reliably demonstrate at the end of a course. Generally three or more course outcomes may be specified for each course based on its weightage.
3. Programme is defined as the specialization or discipline of a Degree. It is the interconnected arrangement of courses, co-curricular and extracurricular activities to accomplish predetermined objectives leading to the awarding of a degree. For Example: B.E., Marine Engineering
4. Programme Outcomes (POs): Program outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to be able to do by the time of graduation. POs are expected to be aligned closely with Graduate Attributes.
5.Program Educational Objectives (PEOs): The Programme Educational Objectives of a program are the statements that describe the expected achievements of graduates in their career, and also in particular, what the graduates are expected to perform and achieve during the first few years after graduation.
6. Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO): Programme Specific Outcomes are what the students should be able to do at the time of graduation with reference to a specific discipline. Usually there are two to four PSOs for a programme.
7. Graduate Attributes (GA):The graduate attributes, 12 in numbers are exemplars of the attributes expected of a graduate from an accredited programme.
| Level | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| K1 | Knowledge | It is the ability to remember the previously learned material/information |
| K2 | Comprehension | It is the ability to grasp the meaning of material. |
| K3 | Application | It is the ability to use learned material in new and concrete situations. |
| K4 | Analysis | It is the ability to break down material/concept into its component parts/subsections so that its organizational structure may be understood. |
| K5 | Synthesis | It is the ability to put parts/subsections together to form a new whole material/idea/concept/information |
| K6 | Evaluation | It is the ability to judge the value of material/concept/statement/creative material /research report) for a given purpose |
