1. 1 Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Norma Ambriz * February 14, 2008 Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Norma Ambriz * February 14, 2008 A ssessing S tudent L earning

2. 2 Develop, modify, or review a curriculum, course, program, or service Develop Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Design & Measure Student Learning as a result of the Curriculum, Course, or Program. Collect, discuss, and analyze data. Determine refinements based on data. Closing the Assessment Loop Assessment Loop

3. 3 Student Learning Cycle Next Steps for assessment…. Review SLOA Cycle, College’s mission and Institutional effectiveness. http://online.bakersfieldcollege.edu/courseassessment/Section_1_Introduction/Introduction1.ht m Next Steps for assessment…. Review SLOA Cycle, College’s mission and Institutional effectiveness. http://online.bakersfieldcollege.edu/courseassessment/Section_1_Introduction/Introduction1.ht m

4. 4 Assessment Loop 1. Design and Measure Student Learning as a result of the Course or Program Most faculty [staff] have experience with curriculum, program development and program review; outcomes assessment simply builds on these review processes, while incorporating the shift from what we will do as teachers - to what the students can do as a result of the course. 1. Design and Measure Student Learning as a result of the Course or Program Most faculty [staff] have experience with curriculum, program development and program review; outcomes assessment simply builds on these review processes, while incorporating the shift from what we will do as teachers - to what the students can do as a result of the course.

5. 5 Assessment The challenge is to articulate the desired outcomes and document how well the outcomes were achieved. The primary purpose is improving teaching and learning. The challenge is to articulate the desired outcomes and document how well the outcomes were achieved. The primary purpose is improving teaching and learning.

6. 6 Evidence of assessment Characteristics of Evidence Evidence includes: *Achievements *Student Learning Outcomes Evidence involves: *Dialogue *Reflection *It can be Qualitative & Quantitative but documented Characteristics of Evidence Evidence includes: *Achievements *Student Learning Outcomes Evidence involves: *Dialogue *Reflection *It can be Qualitative & Quantitative but documented

7. 7 Next steps of Assessment 1. Assessment Cycle  Review the written SLO  Is the SLO measurable? 2. Identify the tool & method of evaluation  Multiple choice exam, essay, case study, performance, problem solving, etc.  How will you assess? RUBICS or something similar…  Administer evaluation 1. Assessment Cycle  Review the written SLO  Is the SLO measurable? 2. Identify the tool & method of evaluation  Multiple choice exam, essay, case study, performance, problem solving, etc.  How will you assess? RUBICS or something similar…  Administer evaluation

8. 8 Collection of data 3. Tabulation of data for the SLO 4. Analysis of individual data 5. Analysis of “collective” data for course with peers 6. Discussion of any refinements based on the data 3. Tabulation of data for the SLO 4. Analysis of individual data 5. Analysis of “collective” data for course with peers 6. Discussion of any refinements based on the data

9. Closing the Loop Review or modify course SLO, course objectives, assessment method(s) CLOSE the Loop! Review or modify course SLO, course objectives, assessment method(s) CLOSE the Loop!

10. Program Assessment Similar as for the course SLO Identify Program SLO Identify evaluation method Collect, discuss and analyze data Determine if refinement is needed based on the data Modify and review program or service YOU CLOSED THE LOOP! Similar as for the course SLO Identify Program SLO Identify evaluation method Collect, discuss and analyze data Determine if refinement is needed based on the data Modify and review program or service YOU CLOSED THE LOOP!

11. 11 Resources 1.Assessment Loop- Janet Fulks- Assessing Student Learning in Community Colleges (2004), Bakersfield College