CS 130B - Advanced PHP Programming - Stage 5 - Keith Freedman

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student satisfaction surveys
  • Capstone projects or final summative assignments
Assessment DescriptionPrior to the semester beginning an analysis was done comparing the previous course material with the course objectives. These were modified slightly since the version of the programming language now in general use mandated a supplemental lecture section devoted to items not covered in other course material.

We were also able to cover more material than planned due to the pace of the students. Students were progressing a little faster so we covered some additional material. This was useful since there isn't an additional course (no cs130C) although some students asked for a more advanced course, I'm not sure there's enough demand to fill the classroom.

Student surveys were done around the mid term by some other departmental instructors.

Students were required to build a software program throughout the semester. Parts of the program were built as assignments related to the course material culminating in a single piece of software which encapsulated the required material and a complete project (or prototype) which could be reference in job applications.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students~0? not sure.

Tentative Future Plans

TermSpring 2014
Activities
  • Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements)
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsCourse contents (and related evaluation methodologies) will be updated.

SLO Details Storage Location

ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server), email to department chair

Additional Highlights

several students emailed after the course saying that they are using what they learned in their jobs and in other classes.

one student got a new related job 2 weeks before the semester ended even. This was very satisfying!

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