DSPS 4017 - Drama for the Disabled - Stage 5 - Malaika Finkelstein
Assessment
| Assessment Methods | Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work |
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| Assessment Description | Instructors observed students in three activities: whole class warm-ups and theater games, small group work, and performance in front of an audience. This observation and scoring took place twice over the course of the semester. Each student was ranked on a 3-point scale in each activity. 1 = student was unable to participate appropriately in the activity 2 = student participated with assistance 3 = student participated independently |
| Learning Outcomes | A. Remember a sequence of actions and events in order to perform them in a scene or dance. E. Dramatize a character other than self. |
| Number of Sections | 5 |
| Number of Instructors | 3 |
| Number of Students | 98 |
Data Analysis
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| Data Summary | • Overall, in whole class activities, 36 out of 98 students (37%) changed their scores, with an average change of 0.81. • In group work, 26 of 98 (27%) students changed their scores, with an average change of 0.88. • In performance, 30 of 80 (38%) students changed their scores, with an average change of .73. Results varied from section to section, allowing us to compare conditions that led to improved scores. |
| Analysis Summary | We saw positive changes when: Attendance was consistent Students had a lot of practice with particular movement, skill, scene, or character Students were comfortable and engaged with the instructor, the theme, or the class method Students had repeated the class Students developed confidence We saw no change or negative change when: Attendance was inconsistent Students were adjusting to loss of long time instructor Students has less time to prepare for final performance Agency staff and volunteers were occasionally disruptive and not providing appropriate supports. |
| Next Steps Planned | Establish the final goal earlier in the semester Set class ground rules earlier in the semester Students rehearse on their own without assistance from other staff and volunteers Students try modeling for other students More communication with the staff (especially attendants and volunteers), about their roles and their abilities to step back from the students. Communicate expectations to support staff on how best to support students in class. |
| Learning Outcomes | Refer to previous answers |
Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| More Details | In Fall 2013, we will try to adjust our teaching methods to improve student independence and achievement of our student learning outcomes. In Spring 2014, we will re-evaluate students on the same SLOs. |
SLO Details Storage Location
- HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)
- HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)
- ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)
- ELECTRONIC COPY - On a department web server or shared document system