CDEV 8003 - Parents and Infants 8-14 months - Stage 5 - Margaret Lewis
Assessment
| Assessment Methods | - Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
- Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
- Feedback from collaboration with other departments
- An end of semester overview filled out by every student.
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| Assessment Description | Questions focused on three of the six student learning outcomes. The parents and/or caregivers were also asked to describe the highlights of the class, what they might want to have changed and any other feedback on their instructor. |
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| Learning Outcomes | 1. Describe typical behavior and development of children 8-14 months and ways to facilitate their optimal development in all areas.
2. Value the importance of physical-motor movements and play in an infant/toddler's growth and development.
6. Develop ways to relieve parental stress and identify resources for support. |
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| Number of Sections | 6 |
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| Number of Instructors | 6 |
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| Number of Students | ~60 |
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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
- Faculty and staff from across the college
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| Data Sharing Methods | - Face-to-face meetings
- Email
- Phone
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| Data Summary | ~80% of the students were able to answer the questions about their child's development accurately. Their answers about our teaching methods, course highlights, teacher evaluation and possible areas needing change were honest and helpful. |
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| Analysis Summary | Our end of semester written assessment revealed how much the parents/caregivers understood the outcomes. Participation in weekly small group discussions, also, revealed their ongoing reflections. |
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| Next Steps Planned | No answer |
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| Learning Outcomes | No answer |
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Changes
| Details | Our students wanted more interaction through music. We spent time learning each other's favorite songs. This facilitated discussion of family values and traditions which naturally led to exploration of our student learning outcomes. |
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| Learning Outcomes | All |
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Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Fall 2013 |
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| 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
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| More Details | No answer |
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SLO Details Storage Location
HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)
Additional Highlights
Learning occurs most effectively through positive repetition. As our students participate over a seventeen week period, they have a unique opportunity to observe their child as well as other families. As topics are introduced for discussion, parents have an opportunity to mull over their parental behavior. They might ask themselves why they think and react in a certain way, and if some change may better reflect their values and love for their child. Parents have a profound effect on each other, and usually quite positive!
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