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ASSESSMENT FUNDAMENTALS

ASSESSMENT FUNDAMENTALS. “CLOSING THE LOOP”. Academic Program Assessment. Program assessment is an on-going process designed to monitor and improve student learning. Faculty: Develop explicit statements of what students should learn.

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ASSESSMENT FUNDAMENTALS

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  1. ASSESSMENT FUNDAMENTALS “CLOSING THE LOOP”

  2. Academic Program Assessment • Program assessment is an on-going process designed to monitor and improve student learning. • Faculty: • Develop explicit statements of what students should learn. • Verify that the program is designed to foster this learning. • Develop a meaningful, manageable, sustainable assessment plan.

  3. Elements of an Assessment Plan • What assessment evidence will be collected? • When and how often will it be done? • Who will assess and reflect on the results? • How will results, implications, and related changes be documentated?

  4. Some Basic Vocabulary Direct vs. Indirect Assessment Value-Added vs. absolute Learning Outcomes Embedded Assessment Formative vs. Summative assessment Authentic assessment Triangulation

  5. Closing the Loop • Sometimes results support the status quo. Celebrate! • If the results suggest the need for change, you might consider these four types of change: • Pedagogy—e.g., changing course assignments; providing better formative feedback to students; use of more active learning strategies to motivate and engage students • Curriculum—e.g., adding a second required speech course, designating writing-intensive courses, changing prerequisites • Student support —e.g., improving tutoring services; adding on-line, self study materials; developing specialized support by library or writing center staff; improving advising to ensure the courses are better sequenced • Faculty support —e.g., providing a writing-across-the-curriculum workshop; campus support for TAs or specialized tutors

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