Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

CAHS 208 - Catering & Events - Stage 5 - Barbara Haimes

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
Assessment Description	I continued refining the costing assignment to help students with this part of the catering process. I added a timeline as well to better assess SLO 'C'. I updated the rubric for lab performance to relate more directly to SLOs 'I', 'J' & 'K'.
Learning Outcomes	A. Identify information necessary to prepare a bid and contract for a catering job B. Create and use a “Function” sheet to plan, organize and execute events C. Create a Timeline for an event E. Demonstrate basic knowledge of beverages and basic portioning requirements G. Perform basic Front-of-house event costing I. Demonstrate basic service techniques from setting a table to exceeding guest’s expectations J. Display knowledge of advanced Fine Service techniques, including Tableside and proper wine service K. Demonstrate basic service techniques from setting a table to exceeding guest’s expectations
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	19

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Faculty and staff within our department
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Shared document files
Data Summary	Students were still finding costing and working with costing formulas problematic. Fully 50% of students could not answer costing formula-related questions & scored poorly on test questions related to use of formulas. The average grade on the costing assignment was 71%.
Analysis Summary	A majority of students should be able to use these formulas correctly. Changes to assignments are necessary to achieve a better outcome. Explicit linking of assignments to SLOs is needed.
Next Steps Planned	More class time spent on costing. In class small-group work. More thorough explanation of the assessment rubrics.
Learning Outcomes	Refer to previous answers.

Changes

Details	Refinement of assignments and assessments to more closely link to SLOs. Addition of a timeline to the costing assignment. Developed an assessment rubric for special event portion of the class.
Learning Outcomes	Refer to previous answers

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 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 Details	Costing assignment will be re-configured, and broken into parts. A draft of some parts will be due just after midterms. This will allow me to see what part of the costing is creating problems for the students and to adjust class time as needed. I will re-do the rubric for lab performance and will consider revising the course outline to better coordinate with program outcomes.

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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