Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) Implementation Challenges and Solutions: A Case Study Using the Exit Outcomes Strategy

Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has been established in all Bangladeshi universities under the direction of University Grants Commission (UGC), and its main objective is to implement a contemporary educational system that will raise university standards globally. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) is one such new educational system. The essence of the OBE is to teach students what they need to know and how to apply that knowledge to improve their lives and contribute more effectively to society. In light of this fundamental principle of OBE, we have identified several Learning Outcomes (LOs), referred to as Exit Outcomes (EOs), that students must successfully achieve throughout the program. To effectively plan and attain these goals, the EOs will be grounded in the five key components of the S.M.A.R.T. framework: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. In addition, a computer program is developed and validated to comprehend the learning levels of Bloom's cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains in the learning outcomes and assessment quaternaries. This report provides a comprehensive discussion of EOs, their selection model, student achievement patterns, and evaluation methods. By achieving these EOs, students will receive an education that encompasses not only knowledge but also skills and behavioral learning, thereby enhancing their lives and enabling them to contribute more effectively to society. This report describes a process for moving from conventional educational systems to authentic OBE.