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Mary Catharine Lennon, HEQCO Abdel Omri, Laurentian University Brain Frank, Queen’s University James Humphreys, Mohawk College Kirsten Madsen, Sheridan College Rhonda Lenton, York University Rodney Turner, Seneca College & The Tuning Panels

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Began in November 2011 to develop sector-

specific student learning outcomes and assessment strategies oLife and Health Sciences oPhysical Sciences oSocial Sciences

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Two year college diploma, ,three year college diploma, four year university degree & Masters program sorted into categories of competencies. To Support: Students, Faculty, Programs, Institutions, Government, & the Public

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Build on existing work in European Union, US, and Ontario Colleges & Universities Help align teaching, learning activities, & assessment at each level Assist student mobility Etc………

Expert panels created of up to 12 people each, formed in three initial sectors  Mix of faculty, students, and administrators from universities & colleges. 

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As the project evolved, the panels found a common language for most competencies.

Competencies: ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦

Knowledge Critical Thinking Communication Social Responsibility Personal & Interpersonal Practice & Method (specific to each sector)

Course

Program

Discipline

Sector Wide

Formal Standards (E.g., UDLES/GDLES/Program Standards/Professional Accreditation Standards )

Competence

Credential Subcompetence level learning outcomes

Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes

Assessment Type

Learning Artifact

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More SLO consensus than not across Sectors Importance of linking outcomes to Assessment Methods “Tuning” sector learning outcomes supports integration & implementation