SLOS-Based Learning and the Single National Curriculum (SNC) in Pakistan: "In Pakistan, the Single National Curriculum (SNC) is revolutionizing education by emphasizing SLOS-based learning to provide clear, measurable learning outcomes for students across the nation." The Single National Curriculum (SNC) in Pakistan is a comprehensive educational framework introduced to standardize the curriculum across the country. One of the key components of the SNC is the adoption of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOS) as a guiding principle for designing and evaluating educational content and outcomes. Let's explore the relationship between SLOS-based learning and the SNC in Pakistan. What are SLOS? SLOS, or Student Learning Outcomes, are specific statements that define what students are expected to know and be able to do after completing a particular educational program or course. These outcomes serve as clear, measurable learning objectives that guide teachers, students, and educational policymakers in understanding the desired outcomes of education. Integration of SLOS in the SNC: The SNC in Pakistan places a strong emphasis on the development and implementation of SLOS in educational institutions. It seeks to align all curricula, whether in public or private schools, with a common set of learning outcomes. This alignment aims to ensure uniform educational standards and a more equitable learning experience for students across the country. Benefits of SLOS-Based Learning in the SNC: Clarity and Focus: SLOS provide clear learning objectives, which help teachers and students stay focused on what needs to be achieved. Measurable Progress: SLOS are designed to be measurable, making it easier to assess students' progress and the effectiveness of teaching methods. Consistency: The use of SLOS in the SNC ensures that students receive a consistent education, regardless of their location or type of school. Accountability: SLOS create a basis for assessing educational institutions and holding them accountable for delivering on the promised learning outcomes. Challenges and Concerns: Implementation: Ensuring that all schools, especially those in remote or underserved areas, effectively implement SLOS-based learning can be a challenge. Teacher Training: Teachers may require training and support to align their teaching practices with SLOS effectively. Cultural and Regional Variations: Balancing national standardization with the need to respect regional and cultural variations in educational content can be complex. SLOS-based learning is a crucial component of the Single National Curriculum (SNC) in Pakistan. It provides a structured approach to defining educational goals and ensuring uniformity in the educational experience for students across the country. While there are implementation challenges, the SNC's emphasis on SLOS holds the potential to raise the quality of education in Pakistan and prepare students for a more competitive and globally connected world.

1. SNC Curriculum &
SLOs Based Learning
By
Arshad Iqbal Yousafzai
M.Phil. Education (ETE & ECE) AIOU Islamabad
Ph.D. Scholar (ECE & ECCE) AIOU Islamabad
Elementary School Teacher at GHSS Shagai,
Saidu Sharif Swat
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3. Session 01
Students Learning Outcomes An Overview

4. Objective of The Session
SLOs An Overview
Understanding The SLO Frame Work
SLO’s Implementation
Single National Curriculum of Pakistan

5. Please Let me know
What is SLO?
What is Objectives?
What is the Difference between
SLOs and Learning Objectives?

6. What is
Curriculum?

7. The lessons and academic
content taught in a school
or in a specific course or
program

8. Types of Curriculum
Explicit Curriculum (Formal/Written)
Implicit Curriculum (Hidden Informal)
Null Curriculum
Extra Curriculum (Co-Curriculum)

9. What are the differences
among Curriculum, syllabus and
course?

10. The Syllabus –
Your Academic
Blueprint
The syllabus is like a blueprint for your
academic adventure, offering a glimpse of
what's ahead. It stirs a mix of excitement and
anticipation, setting the stage for your journey.

11. The Course – or Content
Where Learning Comes Alive
The course is where your emotions truly soar.
It's where you dive into the subject, feel the
thrill of understanding, and experience the
camaraderie of learning with others. It's the
heart of your educational odyssey, where the
syllabus comes to life.

12. Describe what is curriculum?
Syllabus Vs Course

14. SDGs - Our Hope for a
Better World
SDG4
Quality Education - Quality
education is a path to brighter futures, where
every child has the chance to learn and grow.

15. Single National Curriculum
of Pakistan (SNC 2020)
The Single National Curriculum
of Pakistan in 2020 is a unifying
educational framework that
evokes hope for a more
inclusive and equitable future,
where every child has the
opportunity to learn and thrive.

16. Competencies
Standards
Benchmarks
SLOs

17. What are Competencies?
What is a Standard?
What is a Benchmark?
What are SLOs?

18. Competencies or Strands
These are the foundation of the educational
journey, like the roots of a tree. They represent the
overarching skills, knowledge, and abilities that
students should acquire in a particular subject or
field. Competencies give us a sense of purpose and
direction, shaping the entire learning experience.

19. Standards
Standards - Think of standards as the strong
branches that grow from the roots of
competencies. They provide a clear framework
for what students should achieve at a certain
grade level or within a specific area of study.
Standards are like guiding stars, lighting the
path towards mastery and excellence.

20. Benchmarks
Benchmarks are like the leaves on the branches,
offering more specific, measurable goals within the
broader standards. They represent checkpoints along the
educational journey, allowing us to track progress and
ensure that students are on the right track. Benchmarks
bring a sense of achievement and motivation, like reaching
small milestones on a long journey.

21. SLOs (Student Learning Outcomes)
SLOs are like the blossoms that emerge from
the branches and leaves. They are the
individual, observable outcomes that reflect
a student's performance and understanding.
SLOs are the tangible proof of growth and
development, providing a sense of
accomplishment and pride both for students
and educators.
The Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) comprise of the skills, learner
strategies, attitudes and behaviors required to achieve the
benchmarks and standards.

22. Progression Grid
The Progression Grid below is divided by grade level;
Grades 9-12
A. Oral Communication Skills
B. Reading and Critical Thinking
C. Vocabulary and Grammar
D. Writing
The English language
curriculum 2022 outlines the
following competencies of
language learning
These competencies are the
areas of language learning

23. • Develop competence in listening and spoken language in order to
communicate effectively across a variety of contexts and to a range of
audiences.
Standard 1:
• Listen to and respond to a variety of spoken discourse at
increasing levels of difficulty in different contexts. Apply
a range of listening strategies individually and
collaboratively to comprehend and interpret by critically
analyzing information.
Benchmark I
• Explore simple to complex ideas and issues in a
two to three-act play
[SLO: E-09-A1-01]

24. Visit Curriculum Documents 2006
SNC Progression Document 2022

25. Progression Grid
The Progression Grid below is divided by grade level;
Grades 9-12
A. Oral Communication Skills
B. Reading and Critical Thinking
C. Vocabulary and Grammar
D. Writing
The English language
curriculum 2022 outlines the
following competencies of
language learning
These competencies are the
areas of language learning

26. Students Learning Outcomes are Statements That
Specify What students will know, be able to do or
be able to demonstrate when they have
completed or Participated in a course or a
program at a specific grade.
SLOs Specify an action by the students that must
be observable, measurable and be able to be
demonstrated by the students in the formative
and summative assessments

28. Now it is time to
answer,
What is the Difference
between learning
objectives and Students
Learning Outcomes ?
who will?

31. The Purpose of SLOs
To Capture Students Growth in Every Classroom
To Encourage Collaboration
To re inforce Evidence based Teaching Practices
To Connect Teacher Practice to students Outcues

32. How SLOs are Helpful for
Teachers?
Clarity and Focus Assessment Guidance
Quantifying and Evaluation
Personalized Instruction Motivation
Accountability

33. How SLOs are Helpful for
Students?
Clear Goals Measurable Progress
Quantifying and Evaluation
Ownership of Learning Sense of Purpose
Feedback and Improvement

35. Session 02
Necessary Steps for SLOs Based Learning

40. Education
Theories That All
Teachers Should
Know

41. Pavlov's Classical Conditioning - The
Symphony of Learning and Emotion
Skinner's Operant Conditioning –
Shaping Behavior with Emotional Significance
Behaviorism

42. Thorndike Laws of Learning
fundamental laws of learning are:
• Law of Readiness
• Law of Exercise
• Law of Effect
• Law of Primacy
• Law of Recency
• Law of multiple responses
• Law of set of attitude
• Law of multiple responses.

43. • Max Wertheimer: Gestalt Psychology
• Wolfgang Kohler: Learning by Insight
• Albert Bandura - Bandura's dedication to social
learning theory
• Abraham Maslow - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

44. 6 Education Theories That Al Teachers
Should Know
• Schema
• Association
• Accommodation
• Adoption
• Conditioning
• Classical Conditioning
• Extinction and Recovery
• Delayed Conditioning

45. 1. What is a Competency in education?
A) A specific learning objective.
B) A broad area of knowledge and skills.
C) A measurable performance target.
D) A detailed curriculum guide.

46. 2. Which of the following represents a
Standard in education?
A) A teacher's lesson plan.
B) A student's homework assignment.
C) A set of guidelines for assessing learning.
D) A grade level's learning expectations.

47. 3. What does a Benchmark in
education signify?
A) A critical assessment point in a learning journey.
B) A detailed lesson plan for teachers.
C) A final exam question.
D) A student's personal goals.

48. 4. What is the main purpose of Student
Learning Outcomes (SLOs)?
A) To measure teacher effectiveness.
B) To set personal goals for students.
C) To identify areas for curriculum improvement.
D) To define what students should learn and achieve
which would measurable.

49. 5. Which of the following is a characteristic
of Competency-based education?
A) Emphasis on teacher-centered instruction.
B) Focusing on grades and test scores.
C) Tailoring learning to individual student needs.
D) Ignoring the emotional well-being of students.

50. Correct Answers
1. B) A broad area of knowledge and skills.
2. D) A grade level's learning expectations.
3. A) A critical assessment point in a learning
journey.
4. D) To define what students should learn and
achieve.
5. C) Tailoring learning to individual student needs.