MUS 7P - Beginning Percussion - Stage 4 - Brian Fergus

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student satisfaction surveys
Assessment DescriptionSLO awareness surveys were distributed in first half of semester.
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students~20

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Faculty and staff within our department

Data Sharing Methods

Face-to-face meetings

Data Summary83% of students were able to successfully complete the SLO assessment.
Analysis SummaryStudents have achieved outcome if they can answer 5 out of 6 questions correctly; 83% achieved outcome in assessment of major learning outcome C (Identify instruments in the orchestral percussion section and common performance technique for these instruments).
Next Steps PlannedNo answer
Learning OutcomesALL

Changes

DetailsChanges were made to course outline and syllabus per the recommendation of the Curriculum Committee. Student SLO awareness surveys circulated in first half of semester.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsA new assessment for a different outcome to be determined will be planned, designed, and implemented.

SLO Details Storage Location

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

Additional Highlights

Rewriting the former "course objectives" into major learning outcomes was a chance to revisit and refocus on the defined core curriculum of the class.

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