tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961727131900697758.post776761950989382590..comments2023-06-26T16:40:46.536+08:00Comments on Education WA: Outcomes based educationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961727131900697758.post-23238015821301011342008-08-25T19:19:00.000+08:002008-08-25T19:19:00.000+08:00Yes, but unlike in manufacturing with OBE there is...Yes, but unlike in manufacturing with OBE there is no fixed starting or end point nor can a classroom be treated as a black box due to the myriad of factors described in the blog. Each student is developing at different rates and there is little or no control over the quality of students entering the system or in the making of exacting conclusions of their exit state due to the vaguaries of levelling in assessment.<BR/><BR/>Don't misunderstand me, I think there is a lot of merit in QA/TQM/Standards (coming from my business background) as there has been great outcomes in OBE classes but like in business we have to be careful that the effort in setting up a standard is returned in increased quality of the output. In the case of OBE on the whole it is debateable that process was not adequately researched prior to implementation resulting in students/teachers having to work very hard to make OBE a success thereafter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961727131900697758.post-28458424104390048042008-08-25T17:46:00.000+08:002008-08-25T17:46:00.000+08:00The shift toward outcome-based education is analog...The shift toward outcome-based <A HREF="http://www.usabrandsonline.co.uk" REL="nofollow">education </A>is analogous to the total quality movement in business and manufacturing. It reflects a belief that the best way for individuals and organizations to get where they're going is first to determine where they are and where they want to be--then plan backwards to determine they best way to get from here to there.CSmhackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947066881067045571noreply@blogger.com