Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

RADL 70 - Radiation Protection Procedures - Stage 5 - Kyle Thornton

Assessment

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	In-class quizzes and examinations Performance observations Reports of lab activities
Learning Outcomes	All
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	8

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within our department Faculty and staff from related programs/departments Faculty and staff from across the college Faculty and staff from other colleges Students
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email Phone Shared document files
Data Summary	In class quiz results were poor: class average was 60% In class exam results were increased from previous semesters: 85% Lab scores were excellent: average 90% - far improved from previous semesters.
Analysis Summary	Benchmarks were set at 75 - 80%. Quiz benchmarks were set at 75% - the benchmark was not met. Exam results were set at 75% - the benchmark was surpassed. Lab activity report scores were set at 80% - the benchmark was surpassed.
Next Steps Planned	Quiz questions were reiterated during class to ensure that students understood the content.
Learning Outcomes	All.

Changes

Details	No changes were made this Spring.
Learning Outcomes	n/a

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Inter-professional learning activities
More Details	Students will conduct simulated X-ray examinations (similar to those conducted in a medical setting) on the patient simulators used by Registered Nursing students.

SLO Details Storage Location

ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)
ELECTRONIC COPY - On a department web server or shared document system

Additional Highlights

The lab activity reports were excellent.

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