CDEV 81 - Early Literacy Development - Stage 3 - Kathy Zetes

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • External (outside CCSF) data (such as licensing exam and placement rates)
Assessment DescriptionAll CDEV students completed the SLO survey at the end of the course.
Learning Outcomes1. Select engaging stories to read to children with consideration for varied backgrounds and cultures and engage in shared storytelling.

2. Explain current research in supporting cultural and linguistic diversity

3. Demonstrate how to teach young children the basic early literacy concepts about print and document various print experiences.
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students22

Data Analysis

Data Shared With

Faculty and staff within our department

Data Sharing Methods

Face-to-face meetings

Data Summary92% of student responded that all of the SLO's were met as a result of this class.

The teaching methods that were rated highest (95%) were: Lecture and handouts; Video Presentations, and Assignments and Projects.

92% of students achieved and A or B on their final grade.
Analysis SummaryGrades include attendance and participation in class activities (50%) , Written Assignment/Project (50%).

Survey include a scale of 1-7 on SLO's, and 1-5 on Teaching Methods
Next Steps PlannedN/A
Learning OutcomesN/A

Changes

DetailsAlthough this course was not offered in the Fall, 2012, the instructor included more information about second language learning, as this was the reality of the students as well as the with the children with whom they work.
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities

Assessment (measurement) of outcomes

More DetailsStudent Survey will be given at the end of the course.

SLO Details Storage Location

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

Additional Highlights

Very beneficial to bridge cultural differences based on student backgrounds and current best practices in USA, ie. encouraging children to talk and understanding that this is a foundation for literacy development, supporting pre-reading and pre-writing without using drill and kill methods.

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