CDEV 97 - School Age Growth and Development - Stage 5 - Joanne Devine

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student self-assessments (such as reflective journals and surveys)
  • Capstone projects or final summative assignments
Assessment DescriptionStudents wrote reflective papers on eight classes.

Students completed an observation of a school aged child.

Students participated in a group presentation.
Learning OutcomesAll
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students35

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Faculty and staff within our department
  • Students
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
  • Phone
Data SummaryAll students participated in group presentations.

All students submitted reflective papers.

All students participated in SLO Bingo and SLO Jeopardy.
Analysis SummaryA significant majority of students scored at least 80% on class assignments, indicating mastery of outcomes.
Next Steps PlannedI will continue to use the same tools.
Learning OutcomesAll

Changes

DetailsI added more emphasis on SLOs, At the end of class students identified the SLOs which had been covered by the class content.

I also used SLO Bingo to engage students.
Learning OutcomesAll

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Assessment (measurement) of outcomes
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsI plan to continue what has already been started, including assessment, analysis, and discussion. I will continue to do a "SLO check" regularly so students can identify which outcomes are being addressed.

I will continue to assign reflective papers, child observations, and presentations.

I will also expand SLO Bingo and SLO Jeopardy because students were very engaged and very proud to show off their expertise.

SLO Details Storage Location

Additional Highlights

The students in this course really got into SLOs. It was very satisfying to see such enthusiastic participation.

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