Using Embedded Assessment to Enhance Course and Program
Effectiveness
Workshop Agenda
Outcomes Mapping
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List program learning outcomes.
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Identify courses that contribute to each outcome.
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Review syllabi and identify related SLOs and assignments for
assessment.
Creating and Implementing the
Annual Assessment Plan
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Specify SLOs to be assessed during the upcoming academic year.
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Identify assignments in which assessment will be conducted.
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Select assessment procedures.
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Specify student performance criteria.
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Build performance assessment rubrics.
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Conduct assessment activities.
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Evaluate data and report findings.
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Close the loop.
Note: create a course portfolio as you develop the assessment
plan.
Creating and Implementing
Course Effectiveness Outcomes
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Study previous assessment findings.
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Determine areas needing improvement.
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Specify course effectiveness outcomes.
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Select related teaching methods and/or evaluation techniques.
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Identify criteria for success.
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Compare assessment findings to criteria.
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Take appropriate actions.
Demonstration: the facilitator will
demonstrate use of RubiStar to find and create performance assessment rubrics.
Hands-on activity: each participant, or groups
of participants, will complete the curriculum mapping exercise and develop at
least one intended outcome statement for an annual assessment plan. At the end of this activity, participants
will report on work completed.