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General Learner Outcomes

General Learner Outcomes (GLOs)

1. Communication | 2. Computation | 3. Critical Thinking | 4. Diversity
5. Information Management | 6. Interpersonal | 7. Personal | 8. Technology

Communication Skills

Reading - Read texts and materials at a level appropriate to the discipline with demonstration of success in the context of the discipline.
Written Communication - Express thoughts through appropriately correct, typically succinct, relevant, written communication.
Listening - Listen interactively within the classroom and other learning settings.
Speaking - Speak effectively to an audience.
Which of these competencies does this course address? Please respond to any that apply in this course.

  1. Written: Students will practice effective written communication that has a clear sense of purpose and is appropriate for the audience.
  2. Speaking: Since speaking is often a general act of communication, students should be able to speak effectively to general audiences as well as to those in their discipline.)
  3. Reading: Reading texts and materials at a level appropriate to the discipline with demonstration of success in the context of the discipline.
  4. Listening: Listen interactively within the classroom and other learning settings at a level appropriate to the discipline with demonstration of success in the context of the discipline.

Computation Skills

Computation Skills (GLO3): (Understanding and applying mathematical concepts and reasoning, analyzing and using numerical data) Which of these competencies does this course address? Please respond to any that apply in this course.

  1. Computation skills with positive and negative integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
  2. Estimation and graphical interpretation skills.
  3. Proportional reasoning skills.
  4. Spatial reasoning skills.

Critical Thinking Skills

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills (GLO4): (Evaluation, Analysis, Syntheses, Decision-making, Creative thinking) Which of these competencies does this course address? Please respond to any that apply in this course.

  1. Problem Solving Skills Including Decision-Making Skills for Best Strategy
  2. Creative Skills
  3. Explanation and Justification Skills
  4. Logic Skills
  5. Multiple Perspective-Taking Skills

Diversity Skills

Diversity Skills(GLO8): Multicultural awareness, both local and global.  Which of these competencies does this course address? Please respond to any that apply in this course.

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the breadth of diversity (culture, race, disability, socioeconomic status, geographic origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, and/or any other legally protected class).
  2. Describe and analyze one's own cultural values, beliefs and biases, and the influence of diverse cultural perspectives on human thought and behavior.
  3. Recognize the consequences of societal exclusion, both past and present on the human experience.
  4. Articulate the difference between and among these constructs; awareness of, sensitivity to, tolerance for, and respect for, those from different cultures and lifestyles.
  5. Recognize the impact of socioeconomic status on life opportunities.

Information Management Skills

Information Management Skills (GLO5): (Collecting, analyzing and organizing information from a variety of sources) Which of these competencies does this course address? Please respond to any that apply in this course.

  1. Ability to identify the research question, potential sources of information; ability to search, retrieve or obtain information from a variety of sources (including human resources)
  2. Ability to physically process information appropriately, and to discern what information is relevant through multiple means of evaluation
  3. Ability to paraphrase, synthesize, and organize information into an final product that conforms with ethical and legal guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal Skills (GLO6): (Teamwork, Relationship management, Conflict resolution, Workplace skills) Which of these competencies does this course address? Please respond to any that apply in this course.

  1. Group Interaction: Describe some of the challenges they will face working in a group or team because of their personality type/style.
  2. Group Interaction: Be able to explain the roles inherent in any group (e.g. recorder, facilitator, and reporter) and the function of each role.
  3. Group Interaction: Understand/demonstrate acceptable interpersonal skills in a setting (e.g. classroom, lab, workshop, office) appropriate for their discipline. (Skills include using the proper eye contact and body language, being an active listener
  4. Teamwork: Exhibit the ability to build consensus, manage conflict and communicate respect to other team members while accomplishing a team task.

Personal Skills

Personal Skills (GLO7): (Ability to understand and manage self, management of change, learning to learn, personal responsibility, aesthetic responsiveness, wellness) Which of these competencies does this course address? Please respond to any that apply in this course.

  1. Ethics and Values. Identifies and applies values to guide ethical decisions and actions.
  2. Time and Resource Management. Manages the use of time and other resources to complete tasks and achieve goals.
  3. Responsibility. Recognizes and practices responsibility to self and others for attitudes, decisions, and actions.
  4. Lifelong Learning Skills. Adapts to new situations and demands by applying and developing knowledge and skills.

Technology Skills

Technology Skills (GLO1): (Computer literacy, Internet skills, retrieving and managing information via technology.) Which of these competencies does this course address? Please respond to any that apply in this course.

  1. Electronic Communication Skills (email)
  2. Word Processing Skills
  3. Basic Computer Skills
  4. World Wide Web/Internet Skills

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