One of the best ways to start planning your course is by thinking about what you'd like your students to be able to do when they successfully complete it. At the same time, it is good to envision how they should demonstrate their new knowledge or skill. What your students are able to do as a result of taking the course are the learning outcomes of the course. Both terms refer to the notion of a course, that is, they focus not just on the content to be covered, but also on the skills, abilities, beliefs, and attitudes that result upon completion of the course.
It is important to place your learning objectives on your course's front page so that they are constantly in the mind of your students. Here is an example from the course, Trends in Tourism. Notice how the learning objectives appear on the front page, and they are accompanied by a photo to help...
