CAHS 205 - Intro to Wine - Stage 5 - Barbara Haimes

Assessment

Assessment Methods

Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs

Assessment DescriptionUsed exam questions mapped directly to SLOs, used homework assignment (wine tasting journal) to monitor grasp of the 'deductive tasting format'.
Learning OutcomesB. Demonstrate knowledge of the climatic requirements for growing wine (vinifera)

grapes, heat summation techniques for identifying suitable grape-growing regions,

and the importance ofmicro-climates in successful grape-growing.

C. Demonstrate knowledge of basic wine-grape fermentation and the differing

methods of producing table wines, fortified wines, and sparkling wines.

G. Demonstrate the ability to identify the sensory characteristics ofa particular wine.
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students33

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Students

Data Sharing Methods

Face-to-face meetings

Data Summary85% of students answered 4 questions about winemaking & climate correctly.

80% wrote tasting notes using the 'deductive tasting format' accurately.
Analysis SummaryRe: winemaking & climate, the 85% correct answers indicate outcome achievement, indicating that materials relating to these topics are sound and adequate time is being given to these topics.

Re: Tasting notes-more precision is needed in class to assist students in using this format for tasting.
Next Steps Plannedassessment was at end of semester
Learning OutcomesNo answer

Changes

DetailsI mapped questions on quizzes more directly to SLOs.
Learning OutcomesRefer to previous answers.

Tentative Future Plans

TermSpring 2014
Activities
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsCourse outline is in need of updating. This will be done in Fall 2013.

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