Tuning Project: Identifying and Measuring Sector Based learning Outcomes Mary Catharine Lennon, HEQCO Abdel Omri, Laurentian University Brain Frank, Queen’s University James Humphreys, Mohawk College Kirsten Madsen, Sheridan College Rhonda Lenton, York University Rodney Turner, Seneca College & The Tuning Panels
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Mary Catharine Lennon, HEQCO Abdel Omri, Laurentian University Brain Frank, Queens University James Humphreys, Mohawk College Kirsten Madsen, Sheridan.
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Tuning Project: Identifying and Measuring Sector
Based learning OutcomesMary Catharine Lennon, HEQCOAbdel Omri, Laurentian UniversityBrain Frank, Queen’s UniversityJames Humphreys, Mohawk CollegeKirsten Madsen, Sheridan CollegeRhonda Lenton, York UniversityRodney Turner, Seneca College& The Tuning Panels
Began in November 2011 to develop sector-specific student learning outcomes and assessment strategies oLife and Health SciencesoPhysical SciencesoSocial Sciences
Two year college diploma, ,three year college diploma, four year university degree & Masters program sorted into categories of competencies.
To Support: Students, Faculty, Programs, Institutions, Government, & the Public
HEQCO- led Tuning Project:
Build on existing work in European Union, US, and Ontario Colleges & Universities
Help align teaching, learning activities, & assessment at each level
Assist student mobility Etc………
Objectives
Expert panels created of up to 12 people each, formed in three initial sectors
Mix of faculty, students, and administrators from universities & colleges.
Who was involved:
As the project evolved, the panels found a common language for most competencies.
Competencies:◦ Knowledge◦ Critical Thinking◦ Communication◦ Social Responsibility◦ Personal & Interpersonal◦ Practice & Method (specific to each sector)
Tuning :
Competencies and Sub-competencies
Student Learning Outcomes
Context Table: Characteristics of SLOs by Qualification Level