MUS 9J - Beginning Piano - Stage 5 - Jim McFadden (entered by Judy Hubbell)

Assessment

Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of exam, quiz, or homework items linked to specific SLOs
  • Assignments based on rubrics (such as essays, projects, and performances)
  • Direct observation of performances, practical exams, group work
  • Student satisfaction surveys
  • Pre & post surveys or tests
Assessment DescriptionSLO's given, Post Midterm Assessment, Final Assessment, Quizzes every 4 weeks, Final Recital and Jury form
Learning OutcomesALL
Number of Sections1
Number of Instructors1
Number of Students15

Data Analysis

Data Shared With
  • Instructors of the same course (at CCSF)
  • Faculty and staff within our department
Data Sharing Methods
  • Face-to-face meetings
  • Email
Data SummaryStudents indicated by their performance how to play scales, do rhythm drills, read musical notation, and implement technical aspects of playing piano
Analysis SummaryFrequent quizzes indicating ability with pieces using differential rhythmic patterns,different types of scales as well as the basic flat and sharp scales, simple chording, including help with coordination of hands together, reading of various styles of playing including classical, popular songs, all elements of the SLO's for this course.
Next Steps PlannedContinual discussion with other piano instructors
Learning OutcomesALL

Changes

DetailsSee previous question for details
Learning OutcomesALL

Tentative Future Plans

TermFall 2013
Activities
  • Analysis and discussion of assessment data and next steps
  • Implementation of planned changes and reassessment
More DetailsWe may add an additional basic text that will address more sight reading to improve understanding of how to read music better

SLO Details Storage Location

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

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