IDST 37 - Racial and Ethnic Groups in the U.S. - Stage 5 - David Ga'oupu Palaita (vika)

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)
  • Pre & post surveys or tests
Assessment DescriptionSPRING 2013

Across 4 sections in the spring, quizzes, pre/post-surveys, and writing reflections were used to assess student learning outcomes.

SUMMER 2013

For one section of IDST 37, a pre/post-survey was used for assessment.
Learning OutcomesSLO A) distinguish and define the social construction of race and ethnicity in past and present United States society.

SLO B) describe and explain how the intersections of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and disability inform different formations in the United States.

SLO C) analyze the construction of whiteness and racial purity on the United States.
Number of Sections5
Number of Instructors5
Number of Students138

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Shared document files
Data SummarySPRING 2013 (114 Students)------

SLO A) distinguish and define the social construction of race and ethnicity in past and present United States society.

70/114= 62% Achieved Outcome

SLO B) describe and explain how the intersections of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and disability inform different formations in the United States.

92/114= 80% Achieved Outcome

SLO C) analyze the construction of whiteness and racial purity on the United States.

85/114 = 74% Achieved Outcome

SUMMER 2013 (24 students)

Data from this section will be analyzed at the end of the Fall 2013.
Analysis SummaryIn assessing three SLO's across four sections students who received 80% and above indicated outcome achievement.

Comparing Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 outcome achievement percentages:

FALL 2012

SLO 1 = 82%

SLO 2 = 79%

SLO 3 = 84%

SPRING 2013

SLO 1 = 62%

SLO 2 = 80%

SLO 3 = 74%

As you can see, students did not achieve a combined outcome percentage of 80% for SLO's 1 & 3 for Spring 2013.

For SLO 1, two sections scored more than 80% achievement outcome using a a short-essay tool while the other two sections scored below 80% using a survey tool.



For SLO 2, all sections scored achievement outcomes over 80% using their respective tools

For SLO 3, three sections achieved outcomes more than 80% while only one section achieved below.

What could account for the drop in the over-all achievement outcome percentages?

Several instructors across different sections assessed the same SLO's but used a different assessment tool. For example, two sections used a short essay tool while the other two sections used a content-based questionnaire.



Another reason could be that some sections taught a particular SLO more successfully than others.
Next Steps PlannedBased on the data above there is definitely room to improve. Here are several strategies we think might allow us to assess SLO's more precisely:

1. Instructors will meet this Fall semester to develop ONE assessment tool that can be used across all sections.

2. Once this tool is created we plan to create a google.doc forum where all data can be posted and all instructors can view numbers across other sections.

3. Have discussions with other instructors about teaching strategies, improving assessment tools, and pedagogical strategies.
Learning OutcomesALL

Changes

DetailsThere were several changes made to the course during spring 2013:

1. ALL SLO's for the course were updated and submitted to tech review. The following departments reviewed and indicated approval of the new outline: Social sciences, bahavorial sciences, Latino Studies, Womens Studies, African American Studies, Philippine Studies, Asian American Studies, Asian Studies, Labor and Community Studies.

2. Content in the course outline was revised to reflect new developments in race and ethnic relations in the U.S. such as intersectionality, emerging ethnic groups such as Southeast Asians and Native Pacific Islanders, and new and growing social justice movements.

3. The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies worked with the Center for the Teaching and Study of American Cultures at U.C, Berkeley in order to prepare the proposal/course to meet the American Cultures graduation requirement.

4. Faculty and students will produce and offer campus-wide professional development activities which include faculty brown-bag lunch forums where faculty share recent research and end-of-the-semester student presentations where audience will submit surveys of their participation.
Learning OutcomesALL

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 DetailsNo answer

SLO Details Storage Location

Additional Highlights

A major highlight from one of the sections is that students published work in an anthology that can be purchased online via Amazona. The publication entitled--MATAMAI-- will be pressed by University of Hawai'i Press beginning this Fall 2013.

For a sample of the work or to purchase your copy, please contact the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies for more information!

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