Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

PLS 1 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies - Stage 5 - Dora Dye

Assessment

Assessment Methods	Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
Assessment Description	1. Students must be able to explain what paralegals do and where they work; 2. Students must be able to locate the statutes that regulate the paralegal profession; 3. Students are able to respond to the ethical issues faced by legal professionals; 4. Students are able to navigate through the Federal and California court systems; and 5. Students can draft simple legal documents.
Learning Outcomes	All
Number of Sections	2
Number of Instructors	2
Number of Students	28

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Instructors of the same course (at CCSF) Faculty and staff within our department Program Advisory Board
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Teleconferencing or skype
Data Summary	90% of students grasped the information on the role of a paralegal and the ethical issues facing a paralegal. Only 70% of the students grasped the information on the court systems and the different areas of substantive law.
Analysis Summary	From the lectures and readings, the majority of the students should be able to master the concepts in this course.
Next Steps Planned	For Fall 2013, we will try frequent quizzes.
Learning Outcomes	all

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More Details	See 6e

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)

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