GERM 10A - Practical German - Stage 3 - Susanne Hoelscher
Assessment
| Assessment Methods | - Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
- Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
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| Assessment Description | Since this is a "practical", i.e. conversation, course, the assessment was based on ongoing in-class observations and individual final oral exams; grading was based on the following criteria: Listening Comprehension, Pronunciation, Understandability, Breadth of Vocabulary, Idiomatically correct Use of Language |
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| Learning Outcomes | All |
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| Number of Sections | 1 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
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| Number of Students | 10 |
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Data Analysis
| Data Shared With | - Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
- Faculty and staff within our department
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| Data Sharing Methods | - Face-to-face meetings
- Email
- Phone
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| Data Summary | All students performed above 80% except for two students who stopped attending the course but did not officially withdraw. |
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| Analysis Summary | Students achieved the desired outcome if they performed at least at 70%. |
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| Next Steps Planned | Outcomes were satisfactory; higher retention rate should be achieved by better grouping of students according to proficiency levels. I will do so in the future through individual assessments at the beginning of the semester. |
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| Learning Outcomes | See previous answer. |
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Changes
| Details | Adoption of new textbook; new course format; new course outline. |
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| Learning Outcomes | All |
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Tentative Future Plans
| Term | not scheduled |
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| Activities | assessment of course format |
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| More Details | Discussion within German Program and with For.Lang Chair regarding best course scheduling practices. |
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SLO Details Storage Location
- HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)
- ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)
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