The Basic Components of Outcomes-Based Education

Learning outcomes are expected results that a learner should be able to demonstrate at the end of a course or programme. The Outcome-Based Education consists four basic components. The first and basic element of OBE is framing of learning outcomes. All other elements of OBE is based on learning outcome framed at the beginning of designing curriculum or teaching learning process. Appropriate knowledge and resources must be identified for the attainment of specified learning outcomes. Modes of transaction to transact the knowledge and to attain the learning outcomes is the third element of OBE. Finally, attainment of learning outcomes must be assessed using appropriate tools and technique. Assessment in OBE consists of self assessment of learners, continuous assessment and term assessment by instructors.