Abstract

Outcome- based education is a system where all the parts and aspects of education are focused on the outcome of the course. The students take up courses with a certain goal of developing skills or gaining knowledge and they have to complete the goal by end of the course. There is no specific style or time limit of learning. The student can learn as per their choice. The faculty members, moderators, and instructors guide the students based on the target outcomes.

Outcomes based education (OBE) is a process that involves the restructuring of curriculum, assessment and reporting practices in education to reflect the achievement of high order learning and mastery rather than the accumulation of course credits” (Tucker, 2004). Thus, the primary aim of OBE is to facilitate desired changes within the learners, by increasing knowledge, developing skills and/or positively influencing attitudes, values and judgment. OBE embodies the idea that the best way to learn is to first determine what needs to be achieved. Once the end goal (product or outcome) has been determined the strategies, processes, techniques, and other ways and means can be put into place to achieve the goal.

Keywords: Outcome-based education (OBE), Teaching, Learning, Assessments.

[1] Research scholar, Gandhi gram Rural Institute, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

[2] Prof and Head, Dept. of Education, Gandhi gram Rural Institute, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.