MUS 23 - History of Jazz - Stage 5 - Lenny Carlson
Assessment
Assessment Methods | - Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
- Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
- Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
- Student satisfaction surveys
- Capstone projects or final summative assignments
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Assessment Description | Just after the midterm period, I presented a lecture-demonstration of Jazz performed by 2 other professional musicians and myself. Students were given a written program listing repertoire to be played and the names of the composers, and a sheet of bio information about the musicians. We played the pieces from memory and improvised solos and counterpoint. We also spoke about our training and the instruments we played. The students had to write a 2-page (typed) paper titled "What I Learned." I do this presentation every semester; it is always THE highlight of the class for the students. |
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Learning Outcomes | ALL |
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Number of Sections | 3 |
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Number of Instructors | 1 |
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Number of Students | ~30 |
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Data Analysis
Data Shared With | - Faculty and staff within our department
- Students
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Data Sharing Methods | - Face-to-face meetings
- Email
- Phone
- Shared document files
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Data Summary | ~80% of students demonstrated enhanced understanding of the historical roots of Jazz, and are able to articulate aesthetic (non-technical) preferences with regard to styles |
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Analysis Summary | ~80% of students achieved the stated SLOs for this course |
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Next Steps Planned | No answer |
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Learning Outcomes | No answer |
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Changes
Details | Update of Course Outline of Record. Passed by Curriculum Committee In SPring, 2013. Feedback on SLOs and other items during Tech Review. |
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Learning Outcomes | ALL |
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Tentative Future Plans
Term | Summer 2013 |
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Activities | Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements) |
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More Details | New SLOs on syllabus; current assessment tools. |
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SLO Details Storage Location
- HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)
- ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)
- ELECTRONIC COPY - On a department web server or shared document system
Additional Highlights
Robust dialogue among colleagues teaching historical survey courses in the Music Department was both necessary and gratifying in terms of the results.
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