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School of Business. “Closing the Loop” Using Assessment Data to Improve Teaching and Learning Faculty Development Day Workshop September 2, 2008 Prepared by Gary May. What do I want the students to know and be able to do?. What can I do to improve the learning?. How will I
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School of Business “Closing the Loop” Using Assessment Data to Improve Teaching and Learning Faculty Development Day Workshop September 2, 2008 Prepared by Gary May
What do I want the students to know and be able to do? • What can I do to improve the learning? How will I assess results? “Closing the Loop” • What are the results of the assessment? • How will • I teach? Assessment Process Mission Program Outcomes Curriculum
Agenda • “Closing the Loop” - Definition • Grades vs. Assessment Data • Examples • Performance Outcome • Cognitive Outcome • Potential Pitfalls • Questions / Discussion
“Closing the Loop” “Using assessment information to make changes that are intended to enhance student learning” Barbara Walvoord
John 81 Mary 75 Jose 92 Rachel 84 . . . . . . . Average 80 (N = 30) How About Grades? • Program Outcome • Critical Thinking • Course Objective • Communication Strategy Analysis • Assignment • Case Situation / Written Analysis • Assessment Method • Rubric / 6 Elements Grade Report
Performance Outcome:Actionable Data Communication Strategy Analysis N = 30
“Closing the Loop” • Teaching Action to Improve Communication Strategy Analysis: “Provide additional examples and additional practice activities focused on the audience and context elements of the strategy analysis model”
Don’t Have Time? Communication Strategy Analysis
Question 3 87% Question 9 64% Question 15 67% 70% Question 19 82% Question 30 30% Cognitive Outcomes % Students Answering Correctly Exam Student Learning Outcome #1
Cognitive Outcomes:Actionable Data Students will be able to know, comprehend, and apply the following four principles of effective communication:
Complexity Perfectionism Ambition Faculty Reviews Pitfalls
Student Success Student Success Improving Retention, Progression, Graduation Closing the Loop: The Goal Improving Teaching and Learning
What’s On Your Mind? ? Thoughts Questions Concerns About “closing the loop” or assessment in general