Everything you wanted to know about Assessment… Dr. Joanne Coté-Bonanno Barbara Ritola September 2009 but were afraid to ask!
Dec 28, 2015
Everything you wanted to know about Assessment…
Dr. Joanne Coté-BonannoBarbara RitolaSeptember 2009
but were afraid to ask!
Assessment Process Defined
Development of clearly articulated learning outcomes: the knowledge, skills, and competencies that students are expected to exhibit upon successful completion of a course or academic program.
Offering courses, programs, and experiences that provide purposeful opportunities for students to achieve those learning outcomes.
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Assessment Process Defined - cont.
Assessing student achievement of the outcomes
Using the results of assessments to improve teaching and learning and inform planning and resource allocation decisions
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Effective Assessment Processes are:
UsefulCost-effectiveReasonably Accurate and TruthfulPlannedOrganized, Systematized, and Sustained
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Student Learning Goals for Programs
3-6 learning goals for each degree programClear, specific, and measurableStated in terms of student outcomes and achieved competencies
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Examples of Learning Goals
Students will be able to: Communicate effectively in oral presentations and writing Apply basic quantitative skills to business problems Acquire basic skills in information and business technology Develop critical thinking abilities Develop the ability to explain core economic terms, concepts,
and theories Develop critical faculties to describe literary and artistic form
and content, to interpret meaning, and to gauge effect. Participate in research, internships, and service learning
opportunities for active and student centered learning that contribute to social justice.
Work effectively in a team Construct logical arguments in biology
Generate and state testable hypotheses Develop and elaborate models
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Curriculum AlignmentFor each learning goal identified in your program, stipulate a course in the required curriculum that provides the experiences necessary to meet the learning outcome.
The following Curriculum Alignment Matrix will assist in the course mapping process.
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Curriculum Alignment Matrix
Required Course Name
Goal #1 Goal #2 Goal #3 Goal #4 Goal #5 Goal #6
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Assessment Measures
Identify direct measure for each learning goalUse systematically and routinelyInclude instruments such as rubrics or other grading schemesNote the developer and completion dates for original measures
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Assessment Schedule
For each learning measure, describe Data Collection Methods Sampling Methodologies Demonstration Measures
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Disseminate Results
Share and discuss results with faculty and others concerned with the program via: Department meetings School/College Meetings
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Potential Use of Data – “Closing the Circle”
Purpose of assessment is to improve student learning Note potential improvement
strategies Implement those strategies via:
Course Alterations Program Alterations Development of New Programs
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The MSU Assessment Template
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Program
Learning
Goal
Required Course Name (From
Curriculum Alignment
Matrix)
Assessment Measure
Who Will Develop
Measure?
Where will Assessmen
t Take Place?
Assessment Schedule
– When will
assessment take place?
Disseminate Results
Potential Use of Data -
“Closing the Circle”
Incorporating Assessmentat MSU – Two Key Ways
Degree Program Assessment Plans
FERC – Five-Year External Review Committees – (formerly Visiting Committees)
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Timeline for Degree Program Assessment Plans
Date Submission of Learning Assessment Plans for Programs
December 18, 2009
Draft assessment plans due in Dean’s Office
February 12, 2010 Draft assessment plans due in Provost’s Office
April 10, 2010 Feedback/approval from Provost’s Office due to departments
May 3, 2010 Assessment plan with needed modifications due to Provost’s Office
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Minimum Expectations for Assessmentin Five-Year External Reviews
AY Departmental Self-Study Assessment Requirements
2009-2010 Draft Assessment Plan Proposal, including instruments.
2010-2011 Complete assessment plans and assessment data for at least two (2) learning goals.
2011-2012 Assessment of all learning goals completed. Modification plan including schedule for proposed activities.
2012-2013 Assessment of all learning goals completed with the subsequent modification actions and activities.
2013-2014 From this year forward, departments must assess each learning goal twice in the five-year cycle, and report on modification actions and results from these actions. Assessment - Chairs'
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MSU Must Demonstrate:Clear institutional goals to public, students, faculty, and staffPrograms and resources are organized to achieve those goalsThe campus community knows how assessment works What we are doing and why Who is doing it When it is due How it will be used
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MSU Must Demonstrate - cont.
Leadership is providing guidance, resources and coordination for assessmentPrograms are making needed improvementsInstitutional mission and goals are being achieved
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