Course Evaluation
General Instructional Objectives | Specific Learning Outcomes |
Knows laboratory procedures | ·
identifies the laboratory equipment to be used
· describes the steps to be followed in setting up the laboratory equipment · lists the necessary precautions in handling and setting up the laboratory equipment · describes the steps to be followed in disassembling the laboratory equipment |
Prepares a plan for an experiment | ·
identifies the problem to be solved
· formulates questions relevant to the problem · formulates hypotheses in appropriate verbal /mathematical form · describes controls for variables · formulates experimental procedures · formulates observation and measurement procedures · describes the methods of data analysis · describes how the results will be presented |
General Instructional Objectives | Specific Learning Outcomes |
Demonstrates skills in laboratory work | ·
selects appropriate equipment for an experiment
· assembles equipment correctly for an experiment · manipulates equipment as needed during the experiment · measures accurately with appropriate measuring device · follows safety rules in conducting experiment · uses materials without wasting any · completes experiment within the time limits · cleans up equipment and returns it to its proper place · manipulates data appropriately · reports results in the appropriate way · distinguishes between valid and invalid conclusions |
Respects the scientific process | ·
favors evidence that results from scientific studies
· seeks objectivity in the interpretation of evidence · changes opinions when evidence is contrary to beliefs · suspends judgement when evidence is inadequate · shows skepticism when statements are unsupported · bases ideas and opinions on the best scientific evidence available |
Displays a scientific attitude | ·
demonstrates curiosity in identifying problems
· demonstrates open-mindedness when seeking answers · suspends judgement until all evidence is available · respects evidence from credible sources · shows willingness to revise conclusions as new evidence becomes available |
General Instructional Objectives | Specific Learning Outcomes |
Knows terms | ·
identifies a definition of the term
· identifies an example of the term · describes the procedure the term represents · states the concept or principle that fits the term · differentiates between the technical and the common meaning of a term |
Understands the meaning of terms | ·
defines the term in their own words
· identifies the meaning of the term when used in context · distinguished between terms that are similar in meaning · relates terms to the concepts they represent · identifies similarities and differences between terms |
Understands scientific concepts | ·
defines the concept in their own words
· identifies an example of the concept · states hypotheses based on the concept · describes an experiment that illustrates the process · can list principals from which the concept was derived |
General Instructional Objectives | Specific Learning Outcomes |
Participates in classroom activities | ·
listens attentively
· asks relevant questions · participates in classroom discussions · helps others when requested |
Respects the scientific process | ·
favors evidence that results from scientific studies
· seeks objectivity in the interpretation of evidence · changes opinions when evidence is contrary to beliefs · suspends judgement when evidence is inadequate · shows skepticism when statements are unsupported · bases ideas and opinions on the best scientific evidence available |
Displays a scientific attitude | ·
demonstrates curiosity in identifying problems
· demonstrates open-mindedness when seeking answers · suspends judgement until all evidence is available · respects evidence from credible sources · shows willingness to revise conclusions as new evidence becomes available |