MUS 6A - Beginning Classical Guitar - Stage 5 - Lenny Carlson
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
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| Assessment Description | 1. At each class meeting, students are required to show what they have been practicing, whether pieces, technical exercises or theoretical points.
2. SLO awareness questions |
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| Learning Outcomes | ALL |
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| Number of Sections | 3 |
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| Number of Instructors | 1 |
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| Number of Students | 35 |
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Data Analysis
| Data Shared With | - Faculty and staff within our department
- Students
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| Data Sharing Methods | - Face-to-face meetings
- Email
- Phone
- Shared document files
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| Data Summary | 80% of students were able to complete the specified student learning outcomes |
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| Analysis Summary | I assessed student success rates in understanding concepts, achieving basic techniques and musicianship, diagramming and performing basic chord positions and selecting appropriate repertoire. Approximately 80% of the students accomplished the stated outcomes of the class. |
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| Next Steps Planned | No answer |
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| Learning Outcomes | ALL |
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Changes
| Details | I implemented SLO changes based on the recommendations of the Curriculum Committee. I updated the Course Outline of Record (approved by the CC on 4/24/13). Future syllabi will reflect the new SLOs. |
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| Learning Outcomes | ALL |
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Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Summer 2013 |
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| Activities | Assessment (measurement) of outcomes |
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| More Details | The updated SLOs will be given to students. All current assessment tools will be utilized. |
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SLO Details Storage Location
- 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
Additional Highlights
The robust dialogue that occurred within the Music Department throughout the 2012-13 school year is the highlight for me. Every new or updated aspect of our assessment process has been subjected to thorough examination and debate.
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