Designing and assessing learning outcomes: A Framework for Co-Curricular Sustainability Programs

Authors

Heather E. Spalding, Portland State UniversityFollow
Dilafruz R. Williams, Portland State UniversityFollow
Vicki L. Wise, Portland State University

Published In

Journal of Sustainability Education

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2014

Subjects

Sustainability -- Study and teaching, Educational evaluation

Abstract

In recent years, Co-Curricular Sustainability Programs (CoCSPs) have been established at many higher education institutions. However, few such programs have developed learning outcomes or assessment processes to measure the types of learning that are occurring within their programs. This case study creates synthesis between sustainability education and student leadership competencies and shares a place-based framework for designing and assessing learning outcomes. By utilizing learning outcomes and assessment processes, leadership educators can strengthen the effectiveness of their sustainability programs and facilitate transformational learning experiences for students across campus.

Description

Originally appeared in the Journal of Sustainability Education, May 2014, and may be found at http://www.susted.org/.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/12971

Citation Details

Spalding, H., Williams, D. R., & Wise, V. L. (2014). Designing and assessing learning outcomes: A framework for co-curricular sustainability programs. Journal of Sustainability Education, 6: 1-22. ISSN: 2151-7452