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tT Tanya Augsburg Assistant Professor Liberal Studies (Creative Arts and Humanities)

I Implementing and Assessing Integrative Learning through eFolios and AAC&U VALUES Initiative at San Francisco State. tT Tanya Augsburg Assistant Professor Liberal Studies (Creative Arts and Humanities) San Francisco State University February 25, 2009.

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tT Tanya Augsburg Assistant Professor Liberal Studies (Creative Arts and Humanities)

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  1. IImplementing and AssessingIntegrative Learning through eFolios and AAC&U VALUES Initiative at San Francisco State tTTanya Augsburg Assistant Professor Liberal Studies (Creative Arts and Humanities) San Francisco State University February 25, 2009

  2. thThree categories in the student portfolios literature 1. Assessment Literature 2. Teaching Practices Literature 3. Student Learning Literature Three genres are not rigid and overlap Tanya Augsburg

  3. Literature on Portfolios for Interdisciplinary Studies Programs • Augsburg (2003, 2004, 2006) • Thomas (2004) Tanya Augsburg

  4. How can instructors use eFolios in interdisciplinary studies courses? • How can instructors use efolios for interdisciplinary studies programs? • What are the benefits of using efolios for interdisciplinary studies programs? Tanya Augsburg

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  8. Prior to May 2008 May 2008 - present Revised and Current Curriculum Structure Tanya Augsburg

  9. $4 Areas: Students Choose One for Emphasis Area--and Then a Pattern within Area, eg Area III, Family Studies or Area IV, Arts in Society Tanya Augsburg

  10. Prior May 2008:Three electives—one class in each area outside emphasis area Tanya Augsburg

  11. May 2008-present:LS 300: Perspectives in Liberal StudiesLS 690: Liberal Studies Senior SeminarOne Elective Tanya Augsburg

  12. LS 300 Tanya Augsburg

  13. Introduce major & its requirements Have students write their own program of studies Introduce students to professional literature on IDS Introduce students to IDS terminology and discourse Introduce students to IDS methodology: Self-exploration & assessment = identification of academic interests and professional goals Introduce them to academic research Nature of disciplines Concept of integration Develop integration skills Write academic research papers Establish eFolios LLS 300: Serves Many Functions Tanya Augsburg

  14. LLS 3001st Offering:Fall 20082nd Offering:Spring 2009Liberal Studies eFolio:Implemented Fall 2008 in LS 300 Tanya Augsburg

  15. LLS 300eFolio Assignment Template Tanya Augsburg

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  17. RSan Francisco State University Research Team Maggie Beers, PI Tanya Augsburg, Co-PI Acacio de Barros Tendai Chitewere Logan Hennessy Matthew Luskey Tanya Augsburg

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  20. Summary of Findings A : Our Assessment of the Rubric • Format and Organizational Issues: • Re-oganize ..transfer should be the last criteria—is the most difficult • Does rubric apply to specific assignment(s) or holistically? • Course sequence model more applicable than by years 1, 2, 3, 4 (we teach 3 & 4 only) • Glossary of terms needed/rationale for categories • Not designed for an introductory course--more for a capstone • Suggested another category: Reflection on Self-Improvement Tanya Augsburg

  21. Summary of Findings A : Our Assessment of the Rubric Are the criteria weighted? • In intro class “transfer” would have less weight than in a capstone class • Transfer is problematic: vague –what distinguishes connects, adapts, synthesizes • Closer alignment between description of transfer and the application of it • Transfer: may be difficult for introductory students to achieve; requires deep knowledge • Rubrics need to indicate that students can use visuals: photos, drawings, etc. • Explanation of how these categories are pertinent to integration Tanya Augsburg

  22. SSummary of Findings B: Our Initial Assessment of LS 300and Student Integrative Learning • Faculty evaluated three assignments: intellectual autobiography, mission statement, and integrative essay. • Faculty interpreted integrative essay assignment differently-- • Students demonstrated understanding of what is interdisciplinarity • Understood disciplinary perspectives of a complex problem (global warming) • Students did not demonstrate “well” that they could do integration • Instructors need more clarity regarding what constitutes good integration versus poor or weak. • LS 300 through eFolios’ integrative skills creates a baseline for integration. • Instructors will revisit course objectives Spring 2009--will decide how much integration is to be expected in LS 300. Tanya Augsburg

  23. SSample #1(returning student) Tanya Augsburg

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  26. SSSample #2(future teacher) Tanya Augsburg

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  29. Sample #3(Future Graduate Student) Tanya Augsburg

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