MUS 26 - Music in American Culture - Stage 5 - Benedict Lim

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 satisfaction surveys
Assessment DescriptionStudents were regularly asked to define musical terms and identify instruments used in selected American subcultures.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students~25

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Shared document files
Data SummaryThe majority of students were able to identify the sound of acoustic steel-string guitar as opposed to the sound of a classical guitar or a banjo.
Analysis SummaryStudents have achieved outcome if they can identify sounds of different instruments with 80% accuracy.
Next Steps PlannedNo answer
Learning OutcomesNo answer

Changes

DetailsI updated my SLOs to conform with the current rubric.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities

Assessment (measurement) of outcomes

More DetailsI will measure the revised student outcomes using the current assessment tools I use: written exams, listening logs, in-class oral participation, term papers, extra credit reports.

SLO Details Storage Location

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