Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs) are key competencies, skills, knowledge, and attitudes that students are expected to achieve by the end of a course, program, or academic experience. These outcomes guide curriculum development, teaching strategies, and assessment practices by clearly defining what students should know, be able to do, and demonstrate by the time they finish a specific learning experience.
ELOs are typically focused on both academic content and broader, transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and ethical reasoning. They provide clarity for both educators and students regarding the goals of the learning process.