Glossary

Explore this glossary of educational terms to clarify key concepts and terminology used in teaching, learning, and academic contexts. Use the search feature below to quickly find definitions for specific terms.


Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes are the actual results of learning—what students actually know, understand, or can do after a lesson, course, or program. Think of them as the "proof" that learning has happened. For example, if the learning objective was "solve basic multiplication problems," the learning outcome would be the student successfully solving those problems on a test or in real life. In short, learning outcomes show the impact of teaching and learning, answering the question: What did students actually achieve? They’re the evidence that the learning objectives were met.