PSYC 4 - Forensic Psychology - Stage 3 - Jill Yee

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Classroom response systems (such as iClickers or computers)
Assessment DescriptionWeekly quizzes, midterm and final exams and forum discussions.

Examples, discuss situational factors which increase the likelihood an innocent person will make a false confession.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students~35

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Students

Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
Data Summary98% received a grade of C or higher on the measures of multiple choice questions, short answers and forum discussions.
Analysis SummaryGrades on assignments higher than 70% indicate outcome achievement.
Next Steps PlannedAbout 1/3 of the students ended up withdrawing from the class. Of those who completed, the learning outcomes were achieved.

Plan to increase retention by offering an optional orientation for students, setting more flexible due dates, check in with students more and monitor their frequency of logging in.
Learning OutcomesALL

Changes

DetailsOffered Psyc 4 as an online course for the first time.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsContinuation of assessment of SLOs using multiple choice questions, short-answers and forum discussions.

Hold optional orientation meeting.

Implement plans to track student participation more closely.

SLO Details Storage Location

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