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Brock S. Allen & Kathy S. Williams Co-Directors http://ctl.sdsu.edu. Student Learning Outcomes & Syllabus Guidelines. Brock S. Allen Co-Director SDSU Center for Teaching & Learning. http://www.idexter.com/the_house/photos/garage/garage_44274_14.jpg.
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Brock S. Allen & Kathy S. WilliamsCo-Directors http://ctl.sdsu.edu
Student Learning Outcomes& Syllabus Guidelines Brock S. AllenCo-DirectorSDSU Center for Teaching & Learning
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A Typical MisunderstandingAbout Expectations I’m very frustrated!!I thought the exam was going to test whether we could remember the formulas and maybe calculate some results.
A Typical MisunderstandingAbout Expectations Actually, the most important thing is to select the right formula to use. A calculator can do the rest. I’m very frustrated!!I thought the exam was going to test whether we could remember the formulas and maybe calculate some results.
It's important to understand statistical methodology employed in reports of experiments and to be aware of potential threats to published conclusions. Students will be able to critique the statistical methodology employed in an experiment published in a scientific journal, identifying and explaining potential threats to the author's conclusions. Restate as a Student Learning Outcome Statement
Students will be able to critique the statistical methodology employed in an experiment published in a scientific journal, identifying and explaining potential threats to the author's conclusions. Revise Outcome Statements to Accommodate Multiple-Choice Testing • Students will be able to identify the statistical methodology employed in an experiment published in a scientific journal, and identify potential threats to the author's conclusions.
Achieving Learning Outcomes:Which Will Add the Most to Workload? Student Learning Outcomes Assessment of Student Performance
Achieving Learning Outcomes:Which Will Add the Most to Workload? 100 students; Rate 1= low, 3 = high Instructor Students Value
Achieving Learning Outcomes:Which Will Add the Most to Workload? Student Learning Outcomes Assessment of Student Performance
Achieving Learning Outcomes:Which Will Add the Most to Workload? 100 students; Rate 1= low, 3 = high Instructor Students Value
Assess ActivitiesRegularly So you can so you can make tactical adjustments rather than waiting until the end of the semester.
Basic Assessments • Assessment activities aren’t necessarily add-ons; should reinforce learning • Highlight issues for quick intervention • Summarize, remind students • Promote reflection, deeper processing • KISS: Keep It Simple, Silly • Feedback forms • Blackboard surveys • Focus or advisory group (for credit?) • Quizzes and short essays • Reflections: mini-essays
FEED B ACK Strengths & benefits Areas for improvement Muddiest moment Ideas/issues that intrigued you
Why invest in your syllabus? • More organized and thoughtful students • More students who plan ahead • Reduced “hassles” and disputes • Reduced instructor workload • Work product for your teaching portfolio • Contract renewal or extension at SDSU • Work at other institutions • You own your syllabus content but SDSU retains a permanent license to use it
How much time to invest?Rules of Thumb • Invest more if course… • is larger or multi-section • offered frequently • incorporates complex assignments and/or logistics • OR if students … • lack motivation or discipline • are disorganized and don’t plan well