Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

HOEC 104 - Life Span Nutrition & Assessment - Stage 3 - Lisa Yamashiro

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	3 Unit Exams administered in-class linked to specific SLOs related to each life stage; 1 Unit Exam administered online , with instant feedback. Exams assess students' knowledge, comprehension, application, and some analysis (i.e. case study scenarios). In class activities included many case studies to engage critical thinking skills. Writing assignments to summarize and reflect on two special guest presentations on lactation and eating disorders; and written summaries to discussion prompts from training modules/webinar assignments.
Learning Outcomes	All
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	20

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within our department
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email
Data Summary	Identified a few specific questions from the four exams that students needed more clarity. Guest speaker reflections on breastfeeding and eating disorders, and web-based training modules (with accompanying writing assignments/discussion prompts that link to SLOs) evaluated by rubric.
Analysis Summary	Grades on the exams higher than 80% indicate outcome achievement. Through the writing assignments, students were able to demonstrate their writing skills, application of content knowledge, and the ability to self-assess/evaluate/critique. A majority of the students scored 80% or higher, indicating outcome achievement.
Next Steps Planned	Identified a few questions from the in-class exams that were not properly worded, open for misinterpretation, or misleading - made revisions as they were discovered for use next time class is offered (Spring 2014). Used Insight to make this course tech-enhanced. SLOs are listed at the top of each learning unit block, and course content, grading/feedback is organized and accessible throughout the course. Course outline was last revised in Nov 2008. For next revision of course outline (Fall 2013), need to streamline course SLO's into overarching outcomes. Currently there are 16 listed, many are overlapping or too specific - need to condense to 5-7 SLOs.
Learning Outcomes	Refer to previous answers

Term	Spring 2014
Activities	Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements)
More Details	Submit course outline revision to Curriculum Committee. Incorporate new textbook "Understanding Nutrition" 13th ed, 2013. Continue to update and improve course curriculum content, assessment methods, and teaching strategies to align with the SLOs.