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Desegregating Assessment: Infusing Diversity into the Assessment of Learning. Eric Haas, Ph.D. Scottsdale Community College. Outline. Brief History of SCC’s Assessment Strategy Infusing Diversity Skills Development of Rubrics (drafts) Pros and Cons Thinking About the Future.
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Desegregating Assessment: Infusing Diversity into the Assessment of Learning Eric Haas, Ph.D. Scottsdale Community College
Outline • Brief History of SCC’s Assessment Strategy • Infusing Diversity Skills • Development of Rubrics (drafts) • Pros and Cons • Thinking About the Future
Original Assessment Practices • Critical Thinking • Writing Communication • Critical Reading • Cultural Awareness • Information Literacy
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Intercultural Competence • Understanding the cultural context of: • Information • Ideas • Situations • etc. • How does culture affect information? • How does culture affect communication?
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Pros • Infusion of diversity • Faculty involvement • Core learning skill • Practical focus • Operational feedback • Changes the structure • Breaks down privilege or reification • Equitable learning outcomes
Cons • “Hidden” • Non-holistic • Lack of gestalt • Necessitates faculty understanding
Future Considerations • Multi-faceted Approach • Workshops for faculty • Involve faculty in rubric creation
Questions? eric.haas@scottsdalecc.edu