PIL 10A - Conversational Pilipino - Stage 3 - Leo Paz

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Digitally recorded Oral Exit Exams
Assessment DescriptionWe fully implemented the recorded Oral Proficiency Interviews for two sections. We updated the exams and homework items related to specific SLOs. We also aligned our SLOs to the ACTFL language norms, and the newly developed(2012) Filipino Language Learning Framework.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections2
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students~25

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Faculty and staff from related programs/departments
  • Intern from Faculty Diversity Program
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Website review and commentary
  • Shared document files
Data Summary70 to 80% of the students answered 4 our of the 5 questions used in the Oral Proficiency Interviews. The majority of the students passed the written tests and final exams.
Analysis SummaryIn the Oral Proficiency Interviews, students had to answer 4 of the 5 questions correctly. Achievement of 75% correct answers in the written tests and final exams measured outcomes achievement.
Next Steps PlannedBased on the analyzed assessments, we plan to improve or revise the written tests portion of the assessments. The Oral Proficiency Interviews will be augmented by a written list of the questions to direct students to the targeted responses, and also to assess reading comprehension.
Learning OutcomesALL

Changes

DetailsWe updated the course outlines more clearly delineating the SLOs. These updates were approved by the Curriculum Committee. We also decided to implement the Oral Proficiency Interviews across all sections.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
More DetailsWe will implement the Oral Proficiency Interviews across all sections. If the assessment data indicates the need, we will revise the assessments for both oral and written outcomes accordingly.

SLO Details Storage Location

Additional Highlights

A rigorous implementation of the oral interviews supported by digital recording and a paper form to record the teacher's evaluations ensure tow better and more thorough assessment. The digital and paper records also ensure readily available empirical data to measure achievement.

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