MUS 10B - Intermediate Voice - Stage 5 - Judy Hubbell

Assessment

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
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • Student satisfaction surveys
  • Pre & post surveys or tests
  • Capstone projects or final summative assignments
  • Feedback from collaboration with other departments
  • Student focus groups
  • Final Juiried Exam
Assessment DescriptionSLO's to students given and discussed, Post Midterm Eval of class, Midterm Self Assessment of performance video at Media Center, Constructive Feedback Guidelines used for group work, Student Voluntary Mentors at the Intermediate level assisted in working with the Beginners, Final Assessment of class, Midterm Recital and Final Recitals, Jury Exam
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections7
Number of Instructors3
Number of Students-250

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Shared document files
Data SummaryCarefully checked the forms to be sure they wrote and finished the assessment so that the data would be complete. Self assessments of their own performances or videos were discussed,and related written assignments graded and returned to students. Students worked together to develop the desired outcomes expected in the course (as outlined by the SLO's for each level), wrote papers, and developed sophisticated performances incorporating the SLO's appropriate to that level.
Analysis SummaryPerformance and understanding of the SLO's evident in discussion, written assignments, and level of repertoire for recital as implemented for 10 B students. At Midterm the student assessments for the course were uniformly high. Same with Final Assessments.
Next Steps PlannedRecent discussion indicates that for summer I need to include more work with the elements of note reading and rhythm. I am also implementing more work with the scientific aspects of voice, including bringing in an outside presenter and an instructor from the Drama Department to add a theatrical dimension to the course.
Learning OutcomesALL

Changes

DetailsUpdated course outlines based on Curriculum Committee guidelines. More student awareness of Student Learning Outcomes influenced student dedication to the process of making art for its academic, technical, and artistic standards for singing at the intermediate level.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermSummer 2013
Activities
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsThe Summer class will follow guidelines of the Spring semester in a tighter format due to the number of weeks, but I hope to be able to implement the Final Assessment as well as to add in more work on the Science of Voice (a special Master Class by Dr.Lee Strawn), work with another teacher (John Wilke from Theatre Arts Dept) on story telling and acting principles as it affects singing. A Final written Self Assessment of their own performance (guidelines include the SLO's in more detail) as well a Juried Exam will have students engaged in the SLO process, as it was intended to affect student learning and understanding of course material.

SLO Details Storage Location

Additional Highlights

The robust dialogue that we as a department have engaged in has enabled us to as a group take charge of our assessment guidelines and strengthen our Student Learning Outcomes in each course. Student awareness of the academic principles at the foundation of classical technique for singing has grown as well. This was evident in the success of the Final Recitals and Jury Assessments for this course.

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