Learning Outcomes | Definition | Course Outcomes |
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Identification | Accurately identifies and interprets evidence. | Dr. Hansen presents evidence in class from both the fossil record and the modern era and directs the inquiry into an initial interpretation. |
Alternative Consideration | Considers major alternative points of view. | Students are encouraged to present alternative interpretations and to elaborate on the initial interpretations of the evidence. |
Accurate Conclusions | Draws warranted, judicious, non-fallacious conclusions. | During the course of the class discussion of the evidence, Dr. Hansen guides the discussion to a more reasoned, inclusive hypothesis. |
Justification | Justifies key results and procedures, and explains assumptions and reasons. | Dr. Hansen elaborates on the difference between evidence and making assumptions based on evidence. He also encourages students not to make assumptions that go beyond the available evidence. |
Source: Adapted from the California Academic Press's Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric (HCTSR).
Source: Adapted from Western Washington University's Learning Outcomes for Writing II.