ENRG 3 - Intro to Alternative Energy - Stage 5 - Hitesh Soneji

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • Student satisfaction surveys
Assessment DescriptionSelf assessment of SLOs

Assignment which asks students to construct an analysis of two articles published in the Journal of Energy Policy discussing renewable energy, environment, economic, and social issues in the context of sustainability.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections2
Number of Instructors2
Number of Students~35

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)

Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
Data SummaryRankings were out of 5, with most responses to learning outcomes between 4-5. To tease out important data, needed to look at the subtle variances.

Details: https://sites.google.com/a/mail.ccsf.edu/hsoneji/home/slo-efforts/slo-enrg3
Analysis SummaryStudents consistently report that their comfort level with Energy Math is lower than other learning outcomes.

Students continue to report that exams and problem sets help them learn the material better.

Students also appreciate online interactive Q/A sessions for the online course, which is only done 2 times per semester.
Next Steps Plannedno changes in spring
Learning Outcomesno changes in spring

GE Area C Details

Learning OutcomesC. Evaluate various energy resources, including their energy value and environmental impact.

F. Apply the scientific method in experimentally verifying that the data acquired through presentations of alternative energy technologies is consistent with that which is predicted by theory.
Number Students: Proficient52
Number Students: Developing20
Number Students: No Evidence28
CriteriaGrade on 100% WWS Assignment:

> 90% = Proficiency

50-90% = Developing

< 50% = No Evidence
Extra DetailsNo answer

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 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 DetailsIntroducing more energy math exercises

Adding 2 additional exams in the Online format at 1/4 and 3/4 through the semester

Adding additional q/a sessions

Adding short videos to complex topics

SLO Details Storage Location

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