JOUR 25 - Editorial Management - Stage 5 - Juan Gonzales

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • One-On-One Meetings
Assessment DescriptionAssessed student responses to questions on the skills required to become an editor, as well as the role and duties of an editor. Assessed how well they produced written story assignments. Observed how they interacted with staff reporters and photographers.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students6

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Faculty and staff within our department

Data Sharing Methods

Face-to-face meetings

Data SummaryFive of the six students answered all of the questions correctly. Likewise, five of the six students satisfactorily performed their duties as an editor.
Analysis SummaryA great majority of the students were able to grasp an understanding of the management structure in a newsroom. They quickly adapted and earned a performance rating of 85% or better.
Next Steps PlannedNo answer
Learning OutcomesNo answer

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
More DetailsDevelop and introduce a new measurement tool, such as an entry survey. Also considering audio recorded interviews with editors their learning outcomes as editors.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)

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