LGBT 15 - Pre-Stonewall Writers and Cultures - Stage 5 - Ardel Thomas

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 focus groups
Assessment DescriptionRefined questions from previous SLO findings. Students wrote reflective pieces on the SLO's and ways that they can be implemented better. This is for both the online and the in-person format.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students45

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Faculty and staff from other colleges
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Phone
Data Summary85% of students answered discussion question prompts correctly - these were revised after Fall 2012 SLO process in both in person and online courses.
Analysis SummaryThe grades on this assignment indicate an 85-90% success rate, so the SLO's are focused and successful. The method of teaching and grading has been refined and is working well.
Next Steps PlannedThe next steps will be to continue to monitor these refined SLO's and teaching methods to make sure that the success we saw in Spring 2013 will carry on into the future.
Learning OutcomesALL

Changes

DetailsSome of the reading materials were changed to better support SLO's . Also, I re-wrote some of the online lectures to better accomodate the students.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements)
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsI will continue to analyze the SLO's and am implementing changes with some of the historic readings - finding more current scholarship, for example. I am also re-arranging the assignments and the film analysis.

SLO Details Storage Location

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

Additional Highlights

This course is ever-evolving. We are lucky to be able to access archival material online in easier fashion each year - and this material will help students both online and in person with their research.

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