Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

HLTH 70 - Physiological Effects of Addiction - Stage 4 - Tandy Iles

Assessment Methods	Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances) Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
Assessment Description	Weekly quizzes comprised of 10 multiple choice/True-False questions of increasing difficulty given over a 10 week period. Vignettes and case studies, written problem sets with 1-2 essay-based questions
Learning Outcomes	SLOs A- Demonstrate mastery of general terminology B. Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological effects of alcohol, nicotine and other drugs: and behavioral, cognitive and emotive effects of psychotropic medicatin
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	"30"

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within our department
Data Sharing Methods	Email
Data Summary	SLO (A) The course average on quizzes was a 6.78 out of 10 with 80% of students scoring 8.5 or better The average of the first quiz for the course was 4.5 out of 10 SLO (B) Students were averaging 12 points for each assignment out of a possibility of 20 for each assignment. (problem sets)
Analysis Summary	SLO (A) With each successive week, the average increase with the final quiz week average 9.3 out of 10. Students with limited biological background are able to combine related concepts to short answer questions. 90% of students received a score of 80% or better on this assignment. SLO (B) Student knowledge was good, verbal/written communication of the material was still low. 75% of students received a score of 80% or better on this assignment.
Next Steps Planned	Fall 2013- Course must try to incorporate a mechanisms to enhance communication skills of students for the course material. Assessment will be based on number of key terms utilized and explained in a presentation form.
Learning Outcomes	Refer to previous answers

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements) Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
More Details	Incorporate a mechanisms to enhance communication skills of students for the course material. Assessment will be based on number of key terms utilized and explained in a presentation form.