Assessment Institute August 21 2008

Assessment Middlesex County College Christine Harrington Ph.D. August 2008

Assessment- What is it? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Assessment: It is NOT…. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Assessment Process ,[object Object],[object Object]

Why Assessment? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Academic Major Learning Outcomes ,[object Object]

Course Learning Outcomes ,[object Object]

Learning Outcomes: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Creating Learning Outcomes ,[object Object]

Bloom’s taxonomy (adapted from http://online.fresnocitycollege.edu/senate/curriculum/slo.html@what) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Sample Learning Outcomes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Biology Option Science Transfer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

BIO 229 Cell Biology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Psychology Major ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

PSY 123 Introductory Psychology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Dental Hygiene ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Assessment at Middlesex: Website ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Learning Outcome Template for Program, Course or Service

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the program/course/service, students will be able to: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Data and Implementation: What did you find out and what will you do with this information?

Course Mapping ,[object Object]

Key: L = Limited, introduced or briefly addressed M = Moderately addressed H = High, significantly addressed, focus of course Divisional Elective Diversity Elective Additional Courses Humanities Computer Class Language HIS 122 HIS 121 Social Science PED/HED MAT ENG 122 ENG 121 Required MCC Courses Required Major Courses Learning Outcome 5 Learning Outcome 4 Learning Outcome 3 Learning Outcome 2 Learning Outcome 1 Major:

Completed Templates: An Example

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Data and Implementation: What did you find out and what will you do with this information? Results from selected multiple choice questions (320 students across a variety of sections) indicated that students taking the final exam (it was optional in some classes), were generally not able to identify key components of psychological theories at an acceptable level (48.5% were able to identify a key component of Freud’s psychodynamic theory, 60% Skinner’s behavioral theory, 35% Vygotsky’s developmental sociocultural theory; 16.2% Erikson’s developmental psychosocial theory; and 37.9% were able to identify differences between the key theories). Application of classical and operant conditioning concepts also did not meet expectations (13.7% and 47.2% of students completing the final were able to correctly apply classical conditioning concepts to an example, and 34.4% were able to differentiate between operant conditioning concepts). Students performed best on questions related to memory concepts as evidenced by 64.1% of students responding accurately to a famous study on short term memory and 75.3% of students were able to correctly identify a short term memory strategy. These results will be discussed with faculty members in the department to identify ways to better meet learning outcomes established. Perhaps we will spend time sharing our expertise and effective teaching strategies with one another and adjuncts. We have to meet to finalize the scoring rubric before compiling data from the short answer question.

Local community colleges with learning outcomes listed for programs and/or courses: Mercer County Community College In catalog, you’ll find program learning outcomes and some are also found in course outlines. www.mccc.edu Brookdale Community College Learning outcomes can be found in the catalog. www.brookdalecc.edu Raritan Valley Community College Learning outcomes are listed in the college catalog. www.raritanval.edu

Other websites with useful information on assessment Bridgewater State College Simple, straightforward information on creating learning outcomes and course mapping. http://www.bridgew.edu/AssessmentGuidebook/chapter4.cfm Bakersfield College Simple step by step process of creating learning outcomes and the assessment process. http://online.bakersfieldcollege.edu/courseassessment/Section_3_SLOs/Section3_1.htm Fresno City College Student Learning Outcome handbook- Bloom’s taxonomy clearly demonstrated. http://online.fresnocitycollege.edu/senate/curriculum/slo.html#what Modesto Junior College Clear outline of steps in assessment process. http:// www.mjc.edu/slo/big_picture.htm University of Washington http:// depts.washington.edu/grading/slo/index.html NC State University Very comprehensive website, even a bit overwhelming. As a start, click on Assessment of specific skills or content. Here you will find some information by discipline that may be helpful. http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/assmt/resource.htm#msache Association of American Colleges and Universities Comprehensive website on assessment in higher education. http://www.aacu.org/resources/assessment/index.cfm

Outcomes and Faculty ,[object Object]

Importance of Faculty Support: What Can I Do? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Thank you for your support and hard work during this assessment institute! Next Steps: Faculty Input and Developing Assessment Plans

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