Discipline Political Science
Stage 4
Assessment Activities
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| Assessment Description | We mapped program outcomes to existing course-level assessments. We conducted pre- and post- surveys with both knowledge and attitudinal elements in ALL course and sections. They were administered at the start of the course, the second in the last week. This semester we offered 37 sections of Politcal Science 1 (estimated 1200 students), and one section each of POLS 2,3, 5,18 and 45, with between 45 and 50 students each. POLS41 "Independent Studies in Political Science" is a variable topics independent study class and will not be assessed. |
| Learning Outcomes | Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of American political principles. Learning Outcome 2: Analyze and critique current political topics and issues. Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the forms and processes of political participation at the local, state, national and/or international levels. Learning Outcome 4: Evaluate the structure and functions of a variety of other nations’ political systems and the international system. Learning Outcome 5: Analyze different political theories, including liberalism and conservatism. Learning Outcome 6: Analyze the historical and philosophical foundations of the United States and California constitutions. Learning Outcome 7: Evaluate information utilizing appropriate social sciences methodologies and approaches, including the use of primary sources. Learning Outcome 8: Examine complex issues and develop, evaluate and test solutions and hypotheses. |
| Number of Courses | 42 |
| Number of Students | ~1400 |
Data Analysis
| Data Shared With | Faculty and staff within the same program (at CCSF) |
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| Data Summary | Results generally positive but with great variation. |
| Data Analysis | Results generally positive but with great variation. We agreed at Program/Course SLO meeting that more data over a longer period will provide better assessment information. |
| Next Steps Planned | Refine assessment tools to make them more substantive. |
| Learning Outcomes | Learning Outcome 1 - Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of American political principles. Learning Outcome 2 - Analyze and critique current political topics and issues. Learning Outcome 3 - Demonstrate an understanding of the forms and processes of political participation at the local, state, national and/or international levels. Learning Outcome 4 - Evaluate the structure and functions of a variety of other nations’ political systems and the international system. Learning Outcome 5 - Analyze different political theories, including liberalism and conservatism. Learning Outcome 6 - Analyze the historical and philosophical foundations of the United States and California constitutions. Learning Outcome 7 - Evaluate information utilizing appropriate social sciences methodologies and approaches, including the use of primary sources. Learning Outcome 8 - Examine complex issues and develop, evaluate and test solutions and hypotheses. |
Changes
| Details | Program/Course meeting on 1/11/13 included discussions of future plans and needs for more substantive assessment tools and analysis of Fall 2012 data. |
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| Learning Outcomes | Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of American political principles. Learning Outcome 2: Analyze and critique current political topics and issues. Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the forms and processes of political participation at the local, state, national and/or international levels. Learning Outcome 4: Evaluate the structure and functions of a variety of other nations’ political systems and the international system. Learning Outcome 5: Analyze different political theories, including liberalism and conservatism. Learning Outcome 6: Analyze the historical and philosophical foundations of the United States and California constitutions. Learning Outcome 7: Evaluate information utilizing appropriate social sciences methodologies and approaches, including the use of primary sources. Learning Outcome 8: Examine complex issues and develop, evaluate and test solutions and hypotheses. |
Tentative Future Assessment Plans
| Assessment Term | Fall 2013 |
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| Assessment Details | We will review and analyze the data gathered in the Spring 2013. We will hold meetings both as a discipline, and more focused meetings by course instructor. Some course are not offered in the Fall and the Spring and discussion of those may need to wait until appropriate. |
ILO Alignment and Assessment Plans
| I.A. Use reason and creativity... | Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of American political principles. Learning Outcome 2: Analyze and critique current political topics and issues. Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the forms and processes of political participation at the local, state, national and/or international levels. Learning Outcome 4: Evaluate the structure and functions of a variety of other nations’ political systems and the international system. Learning Outcome 5: Analyze different political theories, including liberalism and conservatism. Learning Outcome 6: Analyze the historical and philosophical foundations of the United States and California constitutions. Learning Outcome 7: Evaluate information utilizing appropriate social sciences methodologies and approaches, including the use of primary sources. Learning Outcome 8: Examine complex issues and develop, evaluate and test solutions and hypotheses. |
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| I.B. Apply diverse viewpoints... | Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of American political principles. Learning Outcome 2: Analyze and critique current political topics and issues. Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the forms and processes of political participation at the local, state, national and/or international levels. Learning Outcome 4: Evaluate the structure and functions of a variety of other nations’ political systems and the international system. Learning Outcome 5: Analyze different political theories, including liberalism and conservatism. Learning Outcome 6: Analyze the historical and philosophical foundations of the United States and California constitutions. Learning Outcome 7: Evaluate information utilizing appropriate social sciences methodologies and approaches, including the use of primary sources. Learning Outcome 8: Examine complex issues and develop, evaluate and test solutions and hypotheses. |
| I.C. Locate, retrieve, and evaluate information... | Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of American political principles. Learning Outcome 2: Analyze and critique current political topics and issues. Learning Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the forms and processes of political participation at the local, state, national and/or international levels. Learning Outcome 4: Evaluate the structure and functions of a variety of other nations’ political systems and the international system. Learning Outcome 5: Analyze different political theories, including liberalism and conservatism. Learning Outcome 6: Analyze the historical and philosophical foundations of the United States and California constitutions. Learning Outcome 7: Evaluate information utilizing appropriate social sciences methodologies and approaches, including the use of primary sources. Learning Outcome 8: Examine complex issues and develop, evaluate and test solutions and hypotheses. |
| Fall 2013 ILO Assessment Plans | Yes we plan to assess one of the above-mapped SLOs in Fall 2013. |
SLO Details Storage Location
HARD COPY - In my personal filing system (my office)