Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

CDEV 53 - Child Growth and Development - Stage 4 - Sharon Donovan

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 satisfaction surveys SLO related games
Assessment Description	SLO games are overt assessment of specific SLOs, matching content to outcomes.
Learning Outcomes	All Analyze major developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive and language development using standard research methodologies. Analyze how cultural, political, historical contexts impact children's development. Compare and contrast various theoretical frameworks that relate to the study of human development. Apply developmental theory to the analysis of child observations, surveys, and/or interviews using investigative research technologies. Differentiate characteristics of typical and atypical development at various stages. Analyze the importance of the early years and the interaction between maturational processes and social/environmental factors on the effects on various areas of development.
Number of Sections	13
Number of Instructors	9
Number of Students	~300+

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Instructors of the same course (at CCSF) Faculty and staff within our department Faculty and staff from related programs/departments
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email Phone
Data Summary	Varies by instructor.
Analysis Summary	Students are challenged by the format and instructions for Child Observation assignments, making it difficult to assess understanding of concepts.
Next Steps Planned	Consideration of a shared assessment, followed by shared data and course improvements to "close the loop".
Learning Outcomes	Apply developmental theory to the analysis of child observations, surveys, and/or interviews using investigative research technologies. Differentiate characteristics of typical and atypical development at various stages.

Changes

Details	Varied by instructor, but based on surveys on understanding of two SLOs and student satisfaction from the Fall semester.
Learning Outcomes	ALL

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 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 Details	Faculty will continue to meet in course groups to streamline this semester's work; and to investigate electronic collection, analysis and storage of data.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)
HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)

Additional Highlights

Some highlights have been shared previously with the SLO coordinator.

As well as featuring SLOs in syllabi, PLOs are posted prominently in all classrooms and referred to frequently. Transparency is furthered by Faculty use of SLOs slogan buttons on lapels and office doors. "SLO and steady wins the race!"

A very popular activity has been the SLO games: "I also used SLO Jeopardy and Bingo to to further students' understanding of the connections between class content, skill mastery, and SLOs."

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