Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

ARCH 160 - Professional Practice - Stage 3 - Olallo L. Fernandez

Assessment

Assessment Methods	Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
Assessment Description	Through both exams and projects students will have to discuss and explain the General Conditions of a construction project and their application to the administration of a construction project. Students will also have to demonstrate an understanding of the bidding and construction phases of a project, describing the contractual obligations of each party.
Learning Outcomes	B. Explain the "General Conditions" of a Contract. D. Explain and use the bidding procedures and post-bidding administration of a contract.
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	33

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within our department
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email
Data Summary	1. Embedded questions related to SLO "B" were included in exams, as well as a related research paper. 90% of students received a grade of "A" or above in the related research paper and exam questions. 2. Students obtained first hand information and knowledge of bidding procedures of a contract through interviews of professionals conducted during office or job-site visits, as well as through lectures. The students then prepared research papers based on these visits and presented their findings to the class. 91% of the students received a grade of "A" on this assignment.
Analysis Summary	1. For SLO "B" 80% of students should receive a grade of "B" or above in exam questions and research paper related to this SLO. 2. For SLO "D" 80% of students should receive a grade of "B" or above in a research paper related to this SLO.
Next Steps Planned	No changes were seen as being required.
Learning Outcomes	No answer

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Spring 2014
Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
More Details	A new set of SLO's will be designated for review during Spring 2014. Methods of assessment will be established and results reviewed. Based on assessment results appropriate revisions to the course will be determined for implementation the next time the course will be taught.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)

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