OUTCOMES-
BASED
EDUCATION
Why is it important to know
the outcomes prior to
planning & teaching?
What do you want the students to learn?
Learners Outcomes
Why should they learn it?
Motivation
How can you best help students learn it?
Teaching Strategies
How will you know if they have learnt it?
Assessment
What is Outcomes-
Based Education?
1
OBE is an educational theory that
bases each part of an educational system
around goals (outcomes). By the end of the
educational experience each student should
have achieved the goal. There is no
specified style of teaching or assessment in
OBE; instead classes, opportunities, and
assessments should all help students
achieve the specified outcomes.
“
An approach that focuses and organizes
the educational system around what is
essential for all learners to know, value,
and be able to do to achieve a desired
level of competence. -CHED
“
“A means of describing the attributes of their
ideal graduates based on their visions and
missions as part of their institutional goals or
outcomes , and using these as bases for
developing specific program outcomes.”
-Higher Education Institution
“
on the same day or in the same way.”
control the conditions of success.”
-Spady & Marshall (1991)
1 “All learners can learn and succeed but not
2 “Success breeds success and schools
OBE as an
Educational 1. CLARITY
Theory
The focus on outcomes creates a clear
expectation of what needs to be
accomplished by the end of the course.
Students will understand what is
expected to them and teachers will
know what they need to teach during
the course.
OBE as an
Theory
Educational 2. FLEXIBILITY
With a clear sense of what needs to be
accomplished, instructors will be able
to structure their lessons around the
student’s needs. OBE does not specify
a specific method of instruction, leaving
instructors free to teach their students
using any method.
OBE as an
Educational 3. COMPARISON
Theory OBE provides an opportunity for comparison
across institution. On an individual level,
institution can look at what outcomes a student
has achieved to decide what level the student
would be at within a new institution. On an
institutional level, institutions can compare
themselves, by checking to see what outcomes
they have in common, and find places where they
may need improvement, based on the
achievement of outcomes at other institutions.
OBE as an
Theory
Educational 4. INVOLVEMENT
Students are expected to do their own
learning, so that they gain a full
understanding of the material.
Increased student involvement allows
student to feel responsible for their own
learning, and they should learn more
through this individual learning.
FOUR ESSENTIAL
PRINCIPLES OF
OBE
2
Principle of
OBE 1. Clarity of focus about
outcomes
Teachers must have a clear focus on what
they want their students to be able to do
successfully. Teachers‘ planning should
focus on helping the students to develop
knowledge, skills and dispositions in a
way that the students will be able to
ultimately achieve the already outlined
outcomes.
Principle of
OBE 2. Designing backwards.
All instructional decisions are made by
tracing back from this ―desired end
result and identifying the ―building block
of learning that students must achieve in
order to eventually reach the long-term
outcomes.
OBE
Principle of
3. Consistent, high
expectations of success by
teachers.
Teachers must establish high and
challenging performance standards in
order to encourage students to engage
deeply with the issues they are learning.
OBE
Principle of
4. Consistent, high
expectations of success by
teachers.
Intellectual quality is not something
reserved for a few students. It is
something that should be expected from
all of them.
Primary goal of
Outcomes-Based
Education
3
“
To transform students into graduates
with full competence in their field of
study and who also possesses Filipino
values, industry desired values and
global citizen values.
The two main
purposes of
OBE underlying
the philosophy
of ‘success for
all learners’
▹ Ensuring that all learners are
equipped with the knowledge,
competence and qualities needed
to be successful after they exit their
educational system
▹Structuring and operating schools
so that those outcomes can be
achieved and maximize for all
learners
Characteristics
of OBE Curricula
4
Characteristics
of OBE
Curricula
It has program
objectives,
student learning
outcomes, and
performance
indicators.
It is objective and
outcome driven,
where every
stated objective
and outcomes can
be assessed and
evaluated. It is
centred around
the needs of the
students and the
stakeholders.
Characteristics
of OBE
Curricula
Program
objectives
address the
graduates
attainment within
3-5 years after
their graduation.
Student learning
outcomes, which
consist of abilities
to be attained by
students before
they graduate, are
formulated based
on the program
objectives.
Every learning outcome is intentional and
therefore the outcomes must be assessed using
suitable performance indicators.
 Broad goals that
the program
expects to achieve.
 Stated from the
point of view of the
faculty or of the
program itself such
as “to develop/to
provide/ to
motivate, etc.”
PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES
(P.O.)
 Objectives are
expressed as:
-cognitive,
psychomotor and
affective goals.
-focused on the well-
rounded and
profession specific
development of the
students.
 Are operational
definitions of each of
the program
objectives.
 Stated as active
transitive verbs such
as “to demonstrate/
to express/ to
illustrate/ to apply”
STUDENT
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
(S.L.O.)
 Are immediate
outcomes of
education.
Course : B.S. Ed./ B.E.Ed. Major in Social Science
Program : Introduction to Sociology
Sample Program
Objectives and
Student Learning
Outcomes
Program Objectives Student Learning Outcomes
1. To provide instruction in
order to enable students to
understand the
interrelationships among
the social and cultural
bases of human behavior.
(Cognitive)
 1.1. Student can describe
critical cross-cultural
differences in human behavior
and explain their interplay
among society and culture.
 1.2. Students can describe
critical similarities in human
behavior and explain their
interplay among society and
culture
Program Objectives Student Learning Outcomes
2. To equip students with
knowledge of research
methods appropriate to
investigations in
sociocultural and
anthropological settings.
(Psychomotor)
 2.1. Students can identify, define
and give examples of various
methods in ethnographic and
anthropological research.
 2.2. Students can explain and
interpret research methodology in
selected ethnographic and
anthropological literature.
 2.3. Students can submit a
research proposal on a selected
ethnic group in the community.
Program Objectives Student Learning Outcomes
3. To encourage students
an appreciative
understanding and respect
for cultural differences.
(Affective)
 3.1. Students can demonstrate
evidence of the unique social
organization characteristics of
the culture of selected ethnic
groups in the region.
 3.2. Students can submit
creative expressions, in visual
arts or literature, of the cross-
cultural differences of selected
ethnic groups.
Determining the
Attainment of Student
Learning Outcomes (SLO)
through Outcomes-Based
Assessment (OBA)
5
Outcomes
Based
Assessment
Requires teachers to define clearly, in
language that their students can
understand and apply, the learning target,
competencies or performances expected
of the students and which the teachers
should actualize.
A form of assessment in which students
perform real-life tasks which are either
replicas or simulations of the kind of
situations faced by adult citizens and
professionals.
Teacher
Expectations
in OBA
Focusing on the key elements of the
curriculum that will lead to the desired
outcomes.
Ensuring that every activity, inside and
outside the classroom, help produce the
desired results.
Providing opportunities for students to
demonstrate proficiency in variety of
modalities.
Reviewing and revising learning targets
as revealed by assessment of results
Student
Expectations
in OBA
Understanding clearly with
competencies/skills teachers expect to
observe.
Being ready to demonstrate what they
know.
Accepting responsibility for what they
don’t know.
Being prepared to continue achieving and
reaching high performance
Characteristics
of OBA (a) Use of Measurable Assessment Tools
Outcomes-Based Assessment (OBA)
 focuses on student activities that will be
relevant after formal schooling concludes
 the approach is to design assessment
tools that are measurable and less
abstract.
Characteristics
of OBA (a) Use of Measurable Assessment Tools
Example:
“Verbal Ability” is an abstract competency;
-on the other hand, a much easier
competency to assess is “To write coherent
paragraph composed of grammatically
correct sentences.”
Characteristics
of OBA (b) Key to OBA
The key to Outcomes-Based Assessment
(OBA)
 is the teacher’s ability to provide a
realistic simulation or approximation of
the setting
 in which the outcomes of learning will be
required or applied.
Characteristics
of OBA (b) Key to OBA
Examples:
 Role playing
 Gaming
 Demonstration
 Case Discussion
 Problem-Solving sessions, etc.
Outcome-Based
Education
Approaches
6
1. Write
good
outcomes
A good outcome is, among other
things:
Attractive – students want to achieve it
Comprehensible – they know its
meaning
Attainable – they can learn to achieve it
Coherent – it clearly fits into their
programme
of Model A – “Curriculum is content.”
curriculum
Model B – “Curriculum is outcomes.
2.Familiarize
two models
Model A Model B
Plan the curriculum to be taught  Plan the learning outcomes
 Ensure they are assessable
 Plan learning activities
Teach the curriculum content  Provide resources, support and
feedback to the students as they do
learning activities
Give feedback to aid student
learning
 Ensure students receive feedback
(have they attained the course
outcomes)
Assess what students have
learned from the content
 Assess and detailed feedback to each
student about their progress towards
the outcomes
Course
Delivery
3.Effective
Responsibility of Students
 must be responsible for their own learning

Responsibility of Teachers
 carefully planned
 teaching strategy in accordance with
lesson
 incorporated new delivery strategies to
address specific problem of the students.
Delivery
Modes
Face-
to-face
Active
Cooperative/
Collaborative
Technology
Based
Delivery
 Lecture
 Speaker
 Presentation
 Tutorial
 Seminar
 Problem-Based
 Case Study
 Project-Based
 Online Learning
 Teleconference
 Simulation
 Practical
 Industrial Training
 Work Attachment
 Field Trip
 Visit
4. Adopt
OBE
Delivery
Modes Work-
Based
Learning
5. Apply the
Four-Common
Teaching
Situations
Associated
TLA
Situation
Teaching
Activities
Learning Activities
Lecture Talk, explain, clarify Listen, take notes, accept,
query, discuss with peers,
one-minute paper
Tutorial Set/answer questions,
provide feedback
Pre-read, prepare questions,
learn from peers, critique,
analyse
Project Set brief, provide ongoing
feedback
Apply, create, self-monitor,
communicate, teamwork
Problem-
Based
Learning
Set problems provide
feedback
Set learning goals, design,
apply, access desired content
and skills, integrate, solve
problems
References:
Leamnson, R. (1999). Thinking about teaching and learning: developing habits of learning with first-
year college and university students. Sterking, VA: Stylus.
McMillan, J. H., & Schumacher, S. (1997). Research in education: a conceptual introduction. New York,
NY: Addison Wesley Longman.
Mothata, S., Lemmer, E., Mda, T., & Pretorius, F. (2000). A dictionary of South African education and
training. Johannesburg, South Africa: Hodder and Stoughton.
Spady, W. (1994). “Choosing Outcomes of Significance.” Educational Leadership 51, 5: 18–23.
Spady, W., and K. Marshall (1991). “Beyond Traditional Outcome-Based Education.” Educational
Leadership 49, 2: 67–72.
OUTCOMES-BASED
EDUCATION IN THE
ENGLISH SECOND
LANGUAGE CLASSROOM IN
SOUTH AFRICA
STATEMENT
OF THE
PROBLEM
This study is undertaken to establish whether
the communicative approach has been affected
successfully in the teaching and learning of ESL in
Grade eight. The research problem gives rise to the
following questions:
a) Is the communicative approach implemented
successfully in Grade eight ESL classrooms in the
Thabong Township in the Free State Goldfields of
South Africa?
b) Which effective teaching and learning strategies
should form part of the communicative approach in
Grade eight ESL classrooms to render it (the
communicative approach) successful?
STATEMENT
OF THE
PROBLEM
Research studies that are qualitative are
normally designed to discover what can be learned
about a certain phenomenon of interest, particularly
social phenomenon where people are the subjects.
The concern of this study is to understand people’s
experience in context. The qualitative method is
therefore deemed appropriate for this
subjects (Grade eight ESL educators)
study as
can be
observed and interviewed in their natural settings
(the ESL classroom).
METHODS McMillan and Schumacher (1997) contend that
research design is a plan for selecting subjects, research
sites and data collection procedures to answer the research
questions. Hence, the researchers have used the qualitative
research design to capture relevant information. Consent for
the study was given by the Free State Department of
Education. The researchers are an educator in the learning
area of language, literacy and communication in the
Thabong Township in the Free State Goldfields and a
university lecturer in the field of education. The researchers
chose the roles of insider-observer (LLC educator),
participant observer (university lecturer) and interviewer
(LLC educator).
METHODS Five secondary schools, situated in the previously
disadvantaged black township of Thabong in the
Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province in South Africa,
were randomly selected for this research. Random sampling
was used to allow each setting an equal opportunity to be
selected. It was the researchers’ goal to select settings that
represent the range of experience on the phenomenon in
which we are interested. We viewed the subjects in the
research study as collaborators, who together with us
mutually shape and determine what we come to understand
about them and their situation.
METHODS The researchers observed two Grade eight ESL
classrooms from each school for a period of two weeks per
school. The observation data was recorded as field notes.
Each field note contained the date of the observation, the
class observed and the context of the setting. The
researchers wrote many “observer comments” in the field
notes to identify themes and interpretations. Pattern-seeking
was used to examine the data in order to try and understand
the links between various aspects of the subjects’ situations,
beliefs and actions. In this study, the researchers were
interested to observe the manner in which the Grade eight
educators facilitate teaching and learning of ESL.
METHODS Observation and interviews were conducted towards the end
of the academic year. The time for the collection of data was
planned and executed during this period, so as to allow the
subjects ample time to reflect on their ESL experiences
during the year.
LIMITATION
OF THE
STUDY
This research does not consider the opinion
of the ESL learners. Another study could investigate
the learner aspect.
Most of the educators, for whom English is
a second or third language, may also lack the ability
to successfully explain the concepts to their
learners.
This research should also be repeated in
the other Learning areas.
Approaches of educators
Most of the educators informed the learners
beforehand what to expect in the lessons that were to be
taught. Most of the learners automatically followed the
instructions as were set out by the educator. According to the
researcher, such a trend may let the educator to believe that
all learners understand what was taught in the lesson.
Learners have responded positively to most of the questions
that were asked by the educators. In the majority of
instances, learners responded by raising their hands in order
to indicate that they know the answers. Learners who did not
raise their hands were neither given a chance to try to
respond, nor to ask for clarity on questions asked.
RESULTS
Observation
in Grade
Eight ESL
Class
Approaches of educators
The learners were mostly told what to do, for
instance when the learners had to perform certain writing
tasks, the educators gave clues to learners on how to
respond to the questions at hand.
Educators seemed to have preferred the use of the
telling method as a teaching strategy in the lessons. Most of
the ESL educators seemed to have overlooked the important
issue of learner involvement. Effective questioning in order to
ascertain the level of understanding of learners was minimal.
RESULTS
Observation
in Grade
Eight ESL
Class
Learners were sitting in groups of six to eight. Most
of the classrooms had furniture such as tables and chairs
and only a few had the traditional double desks. The space
between the tables and desks was not conducive for
effective educator-learner interaction. The educators were
struggling to move around freely in the classroom. A major
stumbling block towards effective teaching and learning is
the over-crowded classrooms.
The observed classrooms had between 40 and 60
learners each. The only space that allowed free movement
was in front of the chalkboard. Proper educator-learner and
learner-learner interaction, as is envisaged by the OBE
approach, could not be executed.
RESULTS
Observation
Classroom Organization & Management
in Grade
Eight ESL
Class
The Use of Learning and Teaching Support
Material
Most of the educators consulted their textbooks on
a regular basis during lessons. Although these educators did
not read all the text from the textbooks, it seemed that they
did not have the confidence to desert the textbook at all.
Most of the educators did not use any other learning support
material.
It was also evident to the researchers that
textbooks were limited in supply in most of the ESL classes.
The learners had to share textbooks – in some cases up to
four learners shared one textbook. The only books that all
the learners had in their possession were writing books for
class-work and tests.
RESULTS
Observation
in Grade
Eight ESL
Class
The Use of
Learning and
Teaching
Support
Material
Learners were given little opportunity to write on the
chalkboard, which is understandable given the class sizes.
The chalkboard was mainly used as a support material to
explain some of the aspects of the lessons.
In most of the schools, electrical connections are
installed. However, no electrical support material was ever
used by these educators. In almost all of the lessons
observed, the only support materials that were used, were
textbooks and the chalkboard.
It seemed to the researchers that educators do not
want to buy or even create their own LSM. They most
probably expect the Department of Education to supply them
with all the material. This issue is raised again during the
interviews with the educators.
RESULTS
Discussion &
Conclusion learning
deficiencies and ineffectiveness occur in most of
The research study on ESL teaching and
for Grade eight classes has shown that
the
classrooms. The findings confirm that Grade eight ESL
learners experience problems with ESL due to insufficient
use of advanced strategies for teaching and learning by
the educators.
The ESL educators confirmed that education in
South Africa has transformed and that the OBE approach
heralds meaningful change in South African schools.
However, most of the ESL educators are still using the
traditional way of teaching.
Discussion &
Conclusion The problem is highlighted by the fact that ESL
educators do not seem to have a thorough
knowledge of relevant teaching strategies that can
be used in the teaching of ESL, especially when
working with large groups of learners. Continuous
in-service training in OBE is of vital importance for
all educators in order for efficient teaching
and learning to take place.
Discussion &
Conclusion Another important factor to consider is the
lack of usage of English outside the ESL
classroom. English is mainly used inside the ESL
classroom and not in informal communication
outside the ESL classroom. The importance of
English, however, is beyond doubt. It is seen as
the lingua franca in most areas of the world.
Although English is not the first language of either
the learners or the educators in most of the schools
in this study, educators should take it upon
themselves to promote the usage of English in all
spheres of the school.
Discussion &
Conclusion Possible future research in this area may
include:
• Designing ESL learning programs to
assist ESL educators in the planning of
of OBE in-service
lessons
• The effectiveness
training for educators
References:
African National Congress (ANC). (1995). A policy framework for education and training. Manzini:
Macmillan Boleswa Publishers.
Ali, S. (1995). Teaching literature in a Malaysian ESL context: Reflections and recommendations.
English in education, 29(1), 53-65.
Brooks, G. (1995). Black english. English teaching forum, 38-40.
Cummins, J. (1984). Bilingualism and special education: issues in assessment and pedagogy. Clevedon:
Multilingual Matters.
Department of Education (DoE). (1997). Towards a policy framework for assessment in the general
and further education and training phases in South Africa. Discussion document.
Heugh, K., Siegruhn, A., & Pluddermann, P. (1995). Multilingual education for South Africa.
Johannesburg, South Africa: Heinemann Publishers.
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  • 1.
  • 2.
    Why is itimportant to know the outcomes prior to planning & teaching?
  • 3.
    What do youwant the students to learn? Learners Outcomes Why should they learn it? Motivation How can you best help students learn it? Teaching Strategies How will you know if they have learnt it? Assessment
  • 4.
  • 5.
    OBE is aneducational theory that bases each part of an educational system around goals (outcomes). By the end of the educational experience each student should have achieved the goal. There is no specified style of teaching or assessment in OBE; instead classes, opportunities, and assessments should all help students achieve the specified outcomes.
  • 6.
    “ An approach thatfocuses and organizes the educational system around what is essential for all learners to know, value, and be able to do to achieve a desired level of competence. -CHED
  • 7.
    “ “A means ofdescribing the attributes of their ideal graduates based on their visions and missions as part of their institutional goals or outcomes , and using these as bases for developing specific program outcomes.” -Higher Education Institution
  • 8.
    “ on the sameday or in the same way.” control the conditions of success.” -Spady & Marshall (1991) 1 “All learners can learn and succeed but not 2 “Success breeds success and schools
  • 9.
    OBE as an Educational1. CLARITY Theory The focus on outcomes creates a clear expectation of what needs to be accomplished by the end of the course. Students will understand what is expected to them and teachers will know what they need to teach during the course.
  • 10.
    OBE as an Theory Educational2. FLEXIBILITY With a clear sense of what needs to be accomplished, instructors will be able to structure their lessons around the student’s needs. OBE does not specify a specific method of instruction, leaving instructors free to teach their students using any method.
  • 11.
    OBE as an Educational3. COMPARISON Theory OBE provides an opportunity for comparison across institution. On an individual level, institution can look at what outcomes a student has achieved to decide what level the student would be at within a new institution. On an institutional level, institutions can compare themselves, by checking to see what outcomes they have in common, and find places where they may need improvement, based on the achievement of outcomes at other institutions.
  • 12.
    OBE as an Theory Educational4. INVOLVEMENT Students are expected to do their own learning, so that they gain a full understanding of the material. Increased student involvement allows student to feel responsible for their own learning, and they should learn more through this individual learning.
  • 13.
  • 14.
    Principle of OBE 1.Clarity of focus about outcomes Teachers must have a clear focus on what they want their students to be able to do successfully. Teachers‘ planning should focus on helping the students to develop knowledge, skills and dispositions in a way that the students will be able to ultimately achieve the already outlined outcomes.
  • 15.
    Principle of OBE 2.Designing backwards. All instructional decisions are made by tracing back from this ―desired end result and identifying the ―building block of learning that students must achieve in order to eventually reach the long-term outcomes.
  • 16.
    OBE Principle of 3. Consistent,high expectations of success by teachers. Teachers must establish high and challenging performance standards in order to encourage students to engage deeply with the issues they are learning.
  • 17.
    OBE Principle of 4. Consistent,high expectations of success by teachers. Intellectual quality is not something reserved for a few students. It is something that should be expected from all of them.
  • 18.
  • 19.
    “ To transform studentsinto graduates with full competence in their field of study and who also possesses Filipino values, industry desired values and global citizen values.
  • 20.
    The two main purposesof OBE underlying the philosophy of ‘success for all learners’ ▹ Ensuring that all learners are equipped with the knowledge, competence and qualities needed to be successful after they exit their educational system ▹Structuring and operating schools so that those outcomes can be achieved and maximize for all learners
  • 21.
  • 22.
    Characteristics of OBE Curricula It hasprogram objectives, student learning outcomes, and performance indicators. It is objective and outcome driven, where every stated objective and outcomes can be assessed and evaluated. It is centred around the needs of the students and the stakeholders.
  • 23.
    Characteristics of OBE Curricula Program objectives address the graduates attainmentwithin 3-5 years after their graduation. Student learning outcomes, which consist of abilities to be attained by students before they graduate, are formulated based on the program objectives. Every learning outcome is intentional and therefore the outcomes must be assessed using suitable performance indicators.
  • 24.
     Broad goalsthat the program expects to achieve.  Stated from the point of view of the faculty or of the program itself such as “to develop/to provide/ to motivate, etc.” PROGRAM OBJECTIVES (P.O.)  Objectives are expressed as: -cognitive, psychomotor and affective goals. -focused on the well- rounded and profession specific development of the students.
  • 25.
     Are operational definitionsof each of the program objectives.  Stated as active transitive verbs such as “to demonstrate/ to express/ to illustrate/ to apply” STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (S.L.O.)  Are immediate outcomes of education.
  • 26.
    Course : B.S.Ed./ B.E.Ed. Major in Social Science Program : Introduction to Sociology Sample Program Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes
  • 27.
    Program Objectives StudentLearning Outcomes 1. To provide instruction in order to enable students to understand the interrelationships among the social and cultural bases of human behavior. (Cognitive)  1.1. Student can describe critical cross-cultural differences in human behavior and explain their interplay among society and culture.  1.2. Students can describe critical similarities in human behavior and explain their interplay among society and culture
  • 28.
    Program Objectives StudentLearning Outcomes 2. To equip students with knowledge of research methods appropriate to investigations in sociocultural and anthropological settings. (Psychomotor)  2.1. Students can identify, define and give examples of various methods in ethnographic and anthropological research.  2.2. Students can explain and interpret research methodology in selected ethnographic and anthropological literature.  2.3. Students can submit a research proposal on a selected ethnic group in the community.
  • 29.
    Program Objectives StudentLearning Outcomes 3. To encourage students an appreciative understanding and respect for cultural differences. (Affective)  3.1. Students can demonstrate evidence of the unique social organization characteristics of the culture of selected ethnic groups in the region.  3.2. Students can submit creative expressions, in visual arts or literature, of the cross- cultural differences of selected ethnic groups.
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    Determining the Attainment ofStudent Learning Outcomes (SLO) through Outcomes-Based Assessment (OBA) 5
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    Outcomes Based Assessment Requires teachers todefine clearly, in language that their students can understand and apply, the learning target, competencies or performances expected of the students and which the teachers should actualize. A form of assessment in which students perform real-life tasks which are either replicas or simulations of the kind of situations faced by adult citizens and professionals.
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    Teacher Expectations in OBA Focusing onthe key elements of the curriculum that will lead to the desired outcomes. Ensuring that every activity, inside and outside the classroom, help produce the desired results. Providing opportunities for students to demonstrate proficiency in variety of modalities. Reviewing and revising learning targets as revealed by assessment of results
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    Student Expectations in OBA Understanding clearlywith competencies/skills teachers expect to observe. Being ready to demonstrate what they know. Accepting responsibility for what they don’t know. Being prepared to continue achieving and reaching high performance
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    Characteristics of OBA (a)Use of Measurable Assessment Tools Outcomes-Based Assessment (OBA)  focuses on student activities that will be relevant after formal schooling concludes  the approach is to design assessment tools that are measurable and less abstract.
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    Characteristics of OBA (a)Use of Measurable Assessment Tools Example: “Verbal Ability” is an abstract competency; -on the other hand, a much easier competency to assess is “To write coherent paragraph composed of grammatically correct sentences.”
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    Characteristics of OBA (b)Key to OBA The key to Outcomes-Based Assessment (OBA)  is the teacher’s ability to provide a realistic simulation or approximation of the setting  in which the outcomes of learning will be required or applied.
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    Characteristics of OBA (b)Key to OBA Examples:  Role playing  Gaming  Demonstration  Case Discussion  Problem-Solving sessions, etc.
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    1. Write good outcomes A goodoutcome is, among other things: Attractive – students want to achieve it Comprehensible – they know its meaning Attainable – they can learn to achieve it Coherent – it clearly fits into their programme
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    of Model A– “Curriculum is content.” curriculum Model B – “Curriculum is outcomes. 2.Familiarize two models
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    Model A ModelB Plan the curriculum to be taught  Plan the learning outcomes  Ensure they are assessable  Plan learning activities Teach the curriculum content  Provide resources, support and feedback to the students as they do learning activities Give feedback to aid student learning  Ensure students receive feedback (have they attained the course outcomes) Assess what students have learned from the content  Assess and detailed feedback to each student about their progress towards the outcomes
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    Course Delivery 3.Effective Responsibility of Students must be responsible for their own learning  Responsibility of Teachers  carefully planned  teaching strategy in accordance with lesson  incorporated new delivery strategies to address specific problem of the students.
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    Delivery Modes Face- to-face Active Cooperative/ Collaborative Technology Based Delivery  Lecture  Speaker Presentation  Tutorial  Seminar  Problem-Based  Case Study  Project-Based  Online Learning  Teleconference  Simulation  Practical  Industrial Training  Work Attachment  Field Trip  Visit 4. Adopt OBE Delivery Modes Work- Based Learning
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    5. Apply the Four-Common Teaching Situations Associated TLA Situation Teaching Activities LearningActivities Lecture Talk, explain, clarify Listen, take notes, accept, query, discuss with peers, one-minute paper Tutorial Set/answer questions, provide feedback Pre-read, prepare questions, learn from peers, critique, analyse Project Set brief, provide ongoing feedback Apply, create, self-monitor, communicate, teamwork Problem- Based Learning Set problems provide feedback Set learning goals, design, apply, access desired content and skills, integrate, solve problems
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    References: Leamnson, R. (1999).Thinking about teaching and learning: developing habits of learning with first- year college and university students. Sterking, VA: Stylus. McMillan, J. H., & Schumacher, S. (1997). Research in education: a conceptual introduction. New York, NY: Addison Wesley Longman. Mothata, S., Lemmer, E., Mda, T., & Pretorius, F. (2000). A dictionary of South African education and training. Johannesburg, South Africa: Hodder and Stoughton. Spady, W. (1994). “Choosing Outcomes of Significance.” Educational Leadership 51, 5: 18–23. Spady, W., and K. Marshall (1991). “Beyond Traditional Outcome-Based Education.” Educational Leadership 49, 2: 67–72.
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    OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION IN THE ENGLISHSECOND LANGUAGE CLASSROOM IN SOUTH AFRICA
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    STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM This studyis undertaken to establish whether the communicative approach has been affected successfully in the teaching and learning of ESL in Grade eight. The research problem gives rise to the following questions: a) Is the communicative approach implemented successfully in Grade eight ESL classrooms in the Thabong Township in the Free State Goldfields of South Africa? b) Which effective teaching and learning strategies should form part of the communicative approach in Grade eight ESL classrooms to render it (the communicative approach) successful?
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    STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Research studiesthat are qualitative are normally designed to discover what can be learned about a certain phenomenon of interest, particularly social phenomenon where people are the subjects. The concern of this study is to understand people’s experience in context. The qualitative method is therefore deemed appropriate for this subjects (Grade eight ESL educators) study as can be observed and interviewed in their natural settings (the ESL classroom).
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    METHODS McMillan andSchumacher (1997) contend that research design is a plan for selecting subjects, research sites and data collection procedures to answer the research questions. Hence, the researchers have used the qualitative research design to capture relevant information. Consent for the study was given by the Free State Department of Education. The researchers are an educator in the learning area of language, literacy and communication in the Thabong Township in the Free State Goldfields and a university lecturer in the field of education. The researchers chose the roles of insider-observer (LLC educator), participant observer (university lecturer) and interviewer (LLC educator).
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    METHODS Five secondaryschools, situated in the previously disadvantaged black township of Thabong in the Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province in South Africa, were randomly selected for this research. Random sampling was used to allow each setting an equal opportunity to be selected. It was the researchers’ goal to select settings that represent the range of experience on the phenomenon in which we are interested. We viewed the subjects in the research study as collaborators, who together with us mutually shape and determine what we come to understand about them and their situation.
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    METHODS The researchersobserved two Grade eight ESL classrooms from each school for a period of two weeks per school. The observation data was recorded as field notes. Each field note contained the date of the observation, the class observed and the context of the setting. The researchers wrote many “observer comments” in the field notes to identify themes and interpretations. Pattern-seeking was used to examine the data in order to try and understand the links between various aspects of the subjects’ situations, beliefs and actions. In this study, the researchers were interested to observe the manner in which the Grade eight educators facilitate teaching and learning of ESL.
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    METHODS Observation andinterviews were conducted towards the end of the academic year. The time for the collection of data was planned and executed during this period, so as to allow the subjects ample time to reflect on their ESL experiences during the year.
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    LIMITATION OF THE STUDY This researchdoes not consider the opinion of the ESL learners. Another study could investigate the learner aspect. Most of the educators, for whom English is a second or third language, may also lack the ability to successfully explain the concepts to their learners. This research should also be repeated in the other Learning areas.
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    Approaches of educators Mostof the educators informed the learners beforehand what to expect in the lessons that were to be taught. Most of the learners automatically followed the instructions as were set out by the educator. According to the researcher, such a trend may let the educator to believe that all learners understand what was taught in the lesson. Learners have responded positively to most of the questions that were asked by the educators. In the majority of instances, learners responded by raising their hands in order to indicate that they know the answers. Learners who did not raise their hands were neither given a chance to try to respond, nor to ask for clarity on questions asked. RESULTS Observation in Grade Eight ESL Class
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    Approaches of educators Thelearners were mostly told what to do, for instance when the learners had to perform certain writing tasks, the educators gave clues to learners on how to respond to the questions at hand. Educators seemed to have preferred the use of the telling method as a teaching strategy in the lessons. Most of the ESL educators seemed to have overlooked the important issue of learner involvement. Effective questioning in order to ascertain the level of understanding of learners was minimal. RESULTS Observation in Grade Eight ESL Class
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    Learners were sittingin groups of six to eight. Most of the classrooms had furniture such as tables and chairs and only a few had the traditional double desks. The space between the tables and desks was not conducive for effective educator-learner interaction. The educators were struggling to move around freely in the classroom. A major stumbling block towards effective teaching and learning is the over-crowded classrooms. The observed classrooms had between 40 and 60 learners each. The only space that allowed free movement was in front of the chalkboard. Proper educator-learner and learner-learner interaction, as is envisaged by the OBE approach, could not be executed. RESULTS Observation Classroom Organization & Management in Grade Eight ESL Class
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    The Use ofLearning and Teaching Support Material Most of the educators consulted their textbooks on a regular basis during lessons. Although these educators did not read all the text from the textbooks, it seemed that they did not have the confidence to desert the textbook at all. Most of the educators did not use any other learning support material. It was also evident to the researchers that textbooks were limited in supply in most of the ESL classes. The learners had to share textbooks – in some cases up to four learners shared one textbook. The only books that all the learners had in their possession were writing books for class-work and tests. RESULTS Observation in Grade Eight ESL Class
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    The Use of Learningand Teaching Support Material Learners were given little opportunity to write on the chalkboard, which is understandable given the class sizes. The chalkboard was mainly used as a support material to explain some of the aspects of the lessons. In most of the schools, electrical connections are installed. However, no electrical support material was ever used by these educators. In almost all of the lessons observed, the only support materials that were used, were textbooks and the chalkboard. It seemed to the researchers that educators do not want to buy or even create their own LSM. They most probably expect the Department of Education to supply them with all the material. This issue is raised again during the interviews with the educators. RESULTS
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    Discussion & Conclusion learning deficienciesand ineffectiveness occur in most of The research study on ESL teaching and for Grade eight classes has shown that the classrooms. The findings confirm that Grade eight ESL learners experience problems with ESL due to insufficient use of advanced strategies for teaching and learning by the educators. The ESL educators confirmed that education in South Africa has transformed and that the OBE approach heralds meaningful change in South African schools. However, most of the ESL educators are still using the traditional way of teaching.
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    Discussion & Conclusion Theproblem is highlighted by the fact that ESL educators do not seem to have a thorough knowledge of relevant teaching strategies that can be used in the teaching of ESL, especially when working with large groups of learners. Continuous in-service training in OBE is of vital importance for all educators in order for efficient teaching and learning to take place.
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    Discussion & Conclusion Anotherimportant factor to consider is the lack of usage of English outside the ESL classroom. English is mainly used inside the ESL classroom and not in informal communication outside the ESL classroom. The importance of English, however, is beyond doubt. It is seen as the lingua franca in most areas of the world. Although English is not the first language of either the learners or the educators in most of the schools in this study, educators should take it upon themselves to promote the usage of English in all spheres of the school.
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    Discussion & Conclusion Possiblefuture research in this area may include: • Designing ESL learning programs to assist ESL educators in the planning of of OBE in-service lessons • The effectiveness training for educators
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