POLS 2: Comparative Government
Stage 5
Timothy Killikelly
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 5 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 4 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every semester |
| Analysis Frequency | Every semester |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Improvement Details
| Details | Instructors for POLS 2 (Comparative Government) decided to use a pre and post in-class essay Assessment Tool to assess the Explanation of Issues component of Critical Thinking. This was a new and better assessment tool than was used in previous semesters. Instructors also refined outcomes by using external data using the CCC C-ID Statewide Descriptor for this course. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | Instructors for POLS 2 (Comparative Government) decided to use a pre and post in-class essay Assessment Tool to assess the Explanation of Issues component of Critical Thinking. This was a new and better assessment tool than was used in previous semesters. Instructors also refined outcomes by using external data using the CCC C-ID Statewide Descriptor for this course. The refined outcomes assessed were: - Distinguish among regime types and their central features. - Compare political systems, both in theory and actual country examples. - Explain the impact of the regional, economic, historical and cultural factors on political institutions and behavior. - Analyze political systems by using the comparative method. |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Spring 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | Instructors of this coursed discussed the data reviewed at staff meeting. |
| Number Assessed | 46 |
| Data Summary | Data from new assessment tools will be discussed in the spring 2014 January Flex Day. |
| Planned Improvements | We plan to continue to implement our more substantive Assessment Tools. We hope that the data with provide insight into what is working and what can be improved. In particular, we will continue to evaluate how well students understand the concept of power. Next discussion will occur at January 2014 Flex Day |
| Program Review Link | Yes, the above future improvements require resources that will be requested during the next annual PROGRAM REVIEW cycle. Examples: additional staff, equipment, software, consulting services, etc. |
Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| Activities | Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements), Assessment (measurement) of outcomes, Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps, Implementation of planned changes and reassessment |
| Details | We will continue to use our new improved assessment tool and discuss ways to improve our course. |
| Highlights | No answer |