Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

DANC 150A - Beginning Swing Dance - Stage 5 - Sean Laughlin

Assessment

Assessment Methods	Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys) Student satisfaction surveys
Assessment Description	Instructor assesses student performance of dances through observation. 75% of students will be able to physically demonstrate the basic steps and variations of dances with appropriate rhythm and sequence Instructor assesses student performance through observation. 75% of students will be able to identify Swing Dance music Instructor assesses student performance through observation. 75% of students will have correct beginning level frame and connection.
Learning Outcomes	All
Number of Sections	2
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	45

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email Website review and commentary
Data Summary	89% achieved success in this field 96% achieved success in this field 82% achieved success in this field
Analysis Summary	Continue with Assessment Procedure 24% were at the Satisfactory level with 4% unsatisfactory. This could be better. Begin assigning homework to listen to Swing Music which is reviewed in class. Continue with Assessment Procedure. Frame and connection is difficult in swing dance, this is an excellent result.
Next Steps Planned	Continue with Assessment Procedure 24% were at the Satisfactory level with 4% unsatisfactory. This could be better. Begin assigning homework to listen to Swing Music which is reviewed in class. Continue with Assessment Procedure. Frame and connection is difficult in swing dance, this is an excellent result.
Learning Outcomes	All

Changes

Details	Continue with Assessment Procedure 24% were at the Satisfactory level with 4% unsatisfactory. This could be better. Begin assigning homework to listen to Swing Music which is reviewed in class. Continue with Assessment Procedure. Frame and connection is difficult in swing dance, this is an excellent result.
Learning Outcomes	All

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
More Details	Instructor assesses student performance of dances through observation. 75% of students will be able to physically demonstrate the basic steps and variations of dances with appropriate rhythm and sequence Instructor assesses student performance through observation. 75% of students will be able to identify Swing Dance music Instructor assesses student performance through observation. 75% of students will have correct beginning level frame and connection.

SLO Details Storage Location

ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)
ELECTRONIC COPY - On a department web server or shared document system

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