POLS 4: The Politics of Globalization
Stage 5
Timothy Killikelly
Basic Information
| Number of Outcomes | 6 |
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| Number of Outcomes Assessed | 6 |
| Assessment Frequency | Every year |
| Analysis Frequency | Every year |
| Detail Link | Link |
Course Information
| Number of Course Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
Improvement Details
| Details | Instructor decided to use a pre and post in-class essay Assessment Tool to assess the Explanation of Issues component of Critical Thinking. Instructor also refined outcomes by using external data. |
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Assessment Methods
| Methods | Instructor decided to use a pre and post in-class essay Assessment Tool to assess the Explanation of Issues component of Critical Thinking. Instructor also refined outcomes by using external data Refined outcomes assessed were: - Analyze the political impact of globalization. - Differentiate between competing political theories about globalization. - Analyze the relevant history that preceded globalization. - Explain the role of international organizations in globalization. - Analyze the political impact of globalization on the developed and developing world. - Summarize, analyze and explain how globalization is changing established social and political norms. |
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Assessment Data Discussion and Analysis
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| How and With Whom | Discussed with colleagues from Political Science and Economics |
| Number Assessed | 38 |
| 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 August 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 | Fall 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 |