SPCH 3 - Argumentation and Debate - Stage 4 - Kristina Whalen

Assessment

Assessment Methods

Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)

Assessment DescriptionA large sample of the students completed a self assessment paper built around the student learning outcomes of the course. Students were asked to assess skill building across 3 different debate exercises. Previous assessment data revealed that students needed more public speaking instruction, alongside the argument building instruction. This semester data is being collected to reassess.
Learning OutcomesK. Integrate effective delivery skills into the presentation of actual debates.
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students10

Changes

DetailsAdded a more robust speaking with credibility segment to course
Learning OutcomesK. Integrate effective delivery skills into the presentation of actual debates.

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Revision of outcomes and assessment methods (measurements)
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsData collected this semester will be analyzed to see if students saw improvement in their delivery.

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