1. INTRODUCTION TO STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES SECTION 2

2. SECTION 2: STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE GOAL The SLO Goal has three parts: A goal statement articulating the Big Idea upon which the SLO is based. PA Standards relating to the given goal statement defining what students should know and be able to demonstrate. A narrative rationale explaining why the goal statement and accompanying standard(s) address important learning for your students.

3. Section 2: SLO Goal Element Definition 2a. Goal Statement Narrative articulating the big idea upon which the SLO is based. 2b. PA Standards References the PA Standards that align with the Goal Statement. Numeric references to PA Standards are found at: http://www.pdesas.org/standard/views References additional professional organization standards that align to the Goal Statement. 2c. Rationale Narrative providing reasons why the Goal Statement and the aligned standards address important learning for the class/course/content area. 3

4. GOAL STATEMENT EXAMPLE: HIGH SCHOOL Example 1: High School Economics GOAL STATEMENT: Understand and apply economic concepts such as scarcity; income, profit, and wealth; assess the functions of government; evaluate markets and economic systems; and, examine economic interdependencies. RATIONALE: This course is designed to give students a comprehensive study of the structure and functions of the national income and price-level determinations. Students develop the inquiry and analytical skills necessary to better understand economic systems.

5. GOAL STATEMENT EXAMPLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL Example 3: Grade 8 Art GOAL STATEMENT: The goal of the Grade 8 Art SLO includes: (a) demonstrating skills, techniques, elements, and principles of the arts learned, studied, refined, and practiced; (b) using tools and resources as well as experiences and skills to create art; (c) expressing experiences and ideas throughout time and across cultures; and, (d) using formal and informal processes to assess the quality of works in the arts. RATIONALE: Student artwork can be evaluated through tasks that demonstrate process, product, and understanding of the formal, informal, and interpretive qualities of visual art.

6. GOAL STATEMENTS EXAMPLE: ELEMENTARY Example 4: Grade 3 Physical Education GOAL STATEMENT: Students will apply basic movement skills and concepts. Students at this grade level will focus on manipulative skills and concepts. RATIONALE: A competent (skillful) mover is more likely to be active for a lifetime. This goal prepares students to build physical activity skills for use in future grade levels.

7. TAKE 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE SECTION 2 OF THE SLO WITH YOUR SMALL GROUP Remember that todays tutorial is just for practice. We want to become familiar with the vocabulary and format of the SLO template. Create a goal statement that includes essential and enduring learning. Include a standard that describes the expectations associated with your particular content area, and write a narrative rationale that answers the question, Why?.