Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

HIST 18A - History of Latin America - Stage 5 - Edgar L. Torres

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	An assessment survey that was given out the first week of instruction. The same questions were given out in an exit survey on the last week of instruction.
Learning Outcomes	A. Compare and contrast the various civilizations of Latin America: Incas, Moche, Chibcha, Guamai, Aztec, Maya, Olmec and others. B. Examine the contribution of above to the Latin American institutions. C. Explain the importance of the Africans in Latin America. D. Examine the Spanish-Portuguese Institutions that have shaped Latin America. E. Analyze the Political-Philosophical movements and leaders of Independence from Spain and from Portugal.
Number of Sections	2
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	42

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within our department Faculty and staff from related programs/departments
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email
Data Summary	On the first day of class, 37% of 71 students answered more than 8 out of 10 questions correctly.
Analysis Summary	On the exit survey, 91% of 42 students answered more than 8 out of 10 questions correctly.
Next Steps Planned	No answer
Learning Outcomes	No answer

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
More Details	Review data and decide which outcomes is under performing relative to the others.