98 Example of Alignment Mapping
Example of Alignment Mapping
Course: Title
*For this example, we use objectives from an assortment of classes.
| Course-Level Learning Objectives | Cognitive Function | Assessment Style | |
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1. |
(Often written by the department or institution.) |
(What level of cognitive function is this objective targeting?) | (What kinds of assessments would be appropriate to evaluate this level of cognitive function?) |
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2. |
Learners will explain the reasoning behind major battles and conflicts in North American history. |
Understanding | Essay, Speech, Written Exam |
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3. |
Learners will perform proper technique and safety in a basic chemistry lab. |
Applying | Demonstrate, Present, Model |
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4. |
Learners will interpret and analyze basic economic statistics. |
Analyzing | Evaluate, Compare, Defend |
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5. |
Learners will critique architectural styles and identify aspects of good practice in architecture. |
Analyzing | Evaluate, Critique, Appraise |
| 6. | Learners will construct mechanical devices of their own design. | Creating | Design, Build, Construct |
Example Module/Unit/Section 1: Example 1
*Listing learning objectives chronologically may help you map the progression of your course as well as alignment
| Course- level learning objective | Module-level Learning Objectives | Cognitive Function | Learning Activities | Assessment Method |
| (List the number of the corresponding course-level learning objective) | What the learner should be able to do at the end of the module.
● Use measurable verbs appropriate to the task. ○ Refer to Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy |
Remembering | Lecture and reading on the major battles of the Civil War. | Multiple choice exam on the major battles of the Civil War. |
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2 |
Learners will:
● compare and contrast the motivation behind the Civil War. ● analyze the differences between the Union and the Confederacy. |
Understanding | Watch two videos: one documenting the perspective of the Union states and one of the Confederate states. | 5 page comparison paper |
*Multiple module-level objectives can be associate with one course-level objective within the module.
Example Module/Unit/Section 2: Example 2
| Course-level Learning Objectives | Module-level Learning Objectives | Cognitive Function | Learning Activities | Assessment Method |
| 3 | Learners will demonstrate a basic chemical reaction.. | Applying | Lecture, posters, and in-class chemistry experiment illustrating proper conduct when
orchestrating a chemical reaction. |
Research, choose, prepare, and demonstrate a basic chemical reaction for the class. Make sure to exhibit safe conduct. |
| 4 | Learners will evaluate the relationship of information on a linear regression. | Analyzing | Introduction to linear regression and analyzing statistical data. | Written exam: given data plotted on a linear regression graph, interpret the relationship between X and Y. |
Example Module/Unit/Section 3: Example 3
| Course-level Learning Objectives | Module-level Learning Objectives | Cognitive Function | Learning Activities | Assessment Method |
| 5 | Learners will identify beneficial and detrimental aspects of architectural style. | Evaluating | Research and analyze architectural design from 1900 to present day. Lecture, research and group discussion. | Choose one architectural style and critique its structural soundness and breadth of application.
Condense your critique into a 3 minute presentation to the class, after which the class will add to your evaluation. |
| 6 | Learners will design new contraptions based on previous experience and knowledge. | Creating | Group construction of catapult. | Design an innovative contraption using the same mechanism as the catapult. Build a functioning model of this contraption. |
