ENGN 10B - Software Tools and Design - Stage 5 - Keith Mueller

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • Student satisfaction surveys
Assessment DescriptionExams and homework were analyzed as to the student's ongoing pattern of learning.

Students filled out a survey which is a direct self-assessment of their level of learning (1-10) scale on the student learning outcomes as stated in the syllabus at the beginning of the semester. this survey also contained questions about the student's level of satisfaction with the course/instructor.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections~3
Number of Instructors~2
Number of Students~80

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Website review and commentary
Data SummaryThe students aggregate level of learning for the for the 14 learning outcomes from the course syllabus was 9.3/10 points

The students overall learning experience was an average of 9.3/10 points
Analysis SummaryStudents should have achieved outcome if current semester is equal or greater than learning outcome historical averages for the same class. Data indicated marginal lower levels of learning outcomes for 2 out of 14 subtopics. The 2 topics with the lower levels of learning could be attributed to statistical error.
Next Steps PlannedNo answer
Learning OutcomesNo answer

Changes

DetailsLab experiments were incrementally advanced. Design project advanced significantly to address learning outcomes.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsDesign projects will use more advanced materials which will require more student participation which will indirectly advance learning outcomes.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)

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