Spring 2013 Course SLO Review

BSEN 70 - Fundamentals of English Grammar and Composition - Stage 4 - Deborah Kitchin

Assessment

Assessment Methods	Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances) Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys) Student satisfaction surveys
Assessment Description	• Only one section of BSEN 70 was offered in Spring 2013, and students' grades were analyzed to determine the percentage of those demonstrating proficiency on exams and homework assignments with a score of 70 percent or higher. • A revised student self-assessment/satisfaction survey was administered at the end of the Spring 2013 semester to provide students with the opportunity to assess their business English skills, to evaluate their satisfaction with the BSEN 70 course, and to provide their suggestions for its improvement.
Learning Outcomes	• Analyze sentences and apply the principles of correct sentence structure. • Distinguish between correct and incorrect punctuation and demonstrate this understanding by punctuating sentences correctly. • Apply rules for proper capitalization, number usage, and abbreviation usage. • Compose clear, concise, correct sentences in well-organized paragraphs and compositions. • Proofread and edit written material using proofreading marks to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Number of Sections	1
Number of Instructors	1
Number of Students	26

Data Analysis

Data Shared With	Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
Data Sharing Methods	Face-to-face meetings Email
Data Summary	PROFICIENCY/GRADES 88% of the students in the BSEN 70 class demonstrated proficiency on exams and homework assignments with a score of 70 percent or higher. SURVEY RESULTS 100% of the BSEN 70 students who completed the survey agreed with one or more of these statements: • I have improved in my ability to analyze sentences and apply the principles of correct sentence structure. • I have improved in my ability to distinguish between correct and incorrect punctuation and to punctuate sentences correctly. • I have improved in my ability to apply rules for proper capitalization, number usage, and abbreviation usage. • I have improved in my ability to compose clear, concise, correct sentences in well-organized paragraphs and compositions. • I have improved in my ability to proofread and edit written material to correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. • I have learned skills that will help me in my other courses and at my job (or at future jobs). 92% of the BSEN 70 students who completed the survey in Spring 2013 agreed that they benefited from taking the class.
Analysis Summary	A 70 percent (or higher) course pass rate indicates outcome achievement, and an 80 percent (or higher) satisfaction rate (students who found the course beneficial) indicates outcome achievement.
Next Steps Planned	The instructors teaching the two sections of BSEN 70 will both assign the same writing assignment in the face-to-face class and in the online class, and they will meet to compare the application of the grading rubric to the students' papers. A 75 percent (or higher) average assignment score will indicate outcome achievement. The BSEN 70 self-assessment/satisfaction survey has been revised again slightly and will be administered during the week of December 2, 2013. Through the survey, students will be asked to evaluate the content of the class and to provide suggestions for improvements to the class. Instructors will consider this feedback when planning the following semester's assignments and when updating the course outline.
Learning Outcomes	• Analyze sentences and apply the principles of correct sentence structure. • Distinguish between correct and incorrect punctuation and demonstrate this understanding by punctuating sentences correctly. • Apply rules for proper capitalization, number usage, and abbreviation usage. • Compose clear, concise, correct sentences in well-organized paragraphs and compositions.

Tentative Future Plans

Term	Fall 2013
Activities	Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
More Details	BSEN 70 instructors will compare their application of the grading rubric using the student papers for the same writing assignment given in both the face-to-face section and the online section. In addition, they will administer the revised student self-assessment/satisfaction survey.

SLO Details Storage Location

HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)
ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)

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