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Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Workshop
HHS College
October 17, 2003
Val Whittlesey, Bill Hill, &
Ed Rugg
Assurance of Learning Council
Goals for an Assessment Plan
• To articulate as department members what our expected goals and outcomes are for our graduates
• To evaluate whether we are accomplishing these goals through the curriculum as a whole and within courses that address specific outcomes
Goals for an Assessment Plan
• To use assessment data to guide improvements/enhancements to the curriculum and instruction
• To report to external stakeholders [students, employers, the Board of Regents, accreditation agencies (e.g., SACS)]
Changes in the SACS Reaccreditation Guidelines
• Facilitate preparation for changes in SACS Guidelines (effective 2004)Switch from “Criteria of Accreditation” to “Principles of
Accreditation”Comprehensive Standard #1 states that “an educational
program for which academic credit is awarded should establish and evaluate learning outcomes”
Core Requirement #15 requires “the identification of expected competencies in the undergraduate general education program and evidence that graduates have attained those competencies”
Role of the Assurance of Learning Council
• Review and provide feedback of program assessment efforts
• To provide an external review on the Assurance of Learning process to ensure improvement of student learning at the institutional level
Outline for the Workshop
• To summarize the eight elements of assurance of learning planning and reporting
• To summarize the Assurance of Learning action plan for Fall of 2003
• To summarize the role of the Assurance of Learning Council
• To summarize changes in the SACS reaccreditation guidelines
“Assessment should be first and foremost about improving student learning and secondarily about determining accountability for the quality of learning produced.”Angelo, 1999
Student Learning is Job 1
Assessment Should be Student-Centered
“Student’s academic, attitudinal, and behavioral outcomes are the primary source of assessment data … (and) provide information about the effectiveness of the curriculum, advising, faculty development, ethnic diversity goals, and external linkages with other segments of education.”
Halpern et al., pp. 24-25
Last Spring’s Work
• Formulation of the Assurance of Learning Council
• Council developed eight elements for an effective assessment plan
• Establishment of a link on the KSU Institutional Effectiveness website on “Assessing Student Outcomes”
• Held an Assurance of Learning Workshop with a group of faculty from the College of Science & Mathematics
Elements of an Effective Assessment Plan
1. Articulating Student Learning Outcomes2. Connecting the Outcomes to the Program
Requirements3. Connecting Outcomes with Assessment Methods4. Articulating your Expected Results with Respect to
the Outcomes5. Articulating the Research/Assessment Plan for
Gathering and Collecting the Data6. Collecting & Analyzing the Data7. Comparing Actual Results with Expected Results8. Using Results for Improvement
Fall Semester Assurance of Learning (AOL) Foci
• Focus on Element 1- Articulating Student Learning Outcomes
• Focus on Element 2- Connecting Outcomes to the Program Requirements
• Note. Some programs may want to complete additional elements.
Fall Assurance of Learning (AOL) Activities
• Dissemination of Guidelines for Reporting Elements 1 & 2 of the Assurance of Learning Report
• AOL Workshops with Each College, General Education, & University Studies
• AOL Brown Bag Sessions
• Reports of Elements 1 & 2 of the AOL Reports due Dec. 31
• Optional Early Submission of Reports of Elements 1 & 2 of the AOL Reports is Nov. 7
• Academic Affairs/CETL Assessment Showcase during Spring semester of 2004
Step 1- Articulating Student Learning Outcomes
• There are three types of learning outcomes– Knowledge– Skills/Proficiencies– Attitudinally-Based
Step 1- Articulating Student Learning Outcomes
• There are two levels of specificity at the program level (the same is true at the course level)– Broad learning outcomes – Specific learning outcomes
Step 1- Articulating Student Learning Outcomes
• Where available, use disciplinary or national models when developing learning outcomes; however, we may choose to adapt a national model of learning outcomes to fit our unique niche or mission
Step 1- Articulating Student Learning Outcomes
• State Outcomes in measurable terms so that it can be determined if achievement of the learning outcomes has been achieved.– Although broad outcomes can be stated in
measurable terms they are still difficult to assess because of their breath. Therefore, because specific outcomes should be the primary focus of assessment, they must be measurable.
Step 1- Articulating Student Learning Outcomes
• Applying Bloom’s taxonomy (1956) – Original taxonomy divides thinking skills into
lower and higher level knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
– Anderson and Krathwohl (2001) have adapted Bloom’s model to more outcome-oriented, contemporary language.
– Clark (2002) shows how Bloom’s work can be used to develop specific learning outcomes.
Some Examples of Learning Outcomes
PsychologyBroad Outcomes
Outcome Category 1:
Knowledge, Skills, and Values Consistent with the Science and Application of Psychology– Goal 1:Knowledge Base of Psychology– Goal 2: Research Methods in Psychology– Goal 3: Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology– Goal 4: Application of Psychology– Goal 5: Values in Psychology
PsychologyBroad Outcomes
Outcome Category 2:Knowledge, Skills, and Values Consistent with Liberal Arts Education that are Further Developed in Psychology– Goal 6: Information and Technological Literacy– Goal 7: Communication Skills– Goal 8: Sociocultural and International
Awareness– Goal 9: Personal Development– Goal 10: Career Planning and Development
PsychologyBroad Outcomes
Example Broad Learning Outcome:
Goal 2. Research Methods in Psychology
Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation
PsychologySpecific Outcomes
2.1 Describe the basic characteristics of the science of psychology
PsychologySpecific Outcomes
2.2 Explain different research methods used by psychologists
a. Describe how various research designs address different types of questions and hypotheses
b. Articulate strengths and limitations of various research designs
c. Distinguish the nature of designs that permit causal inferences from those that do not
PsychologySpecific Outcomes
2.3 Evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological research
a. Interpret basic statistical results
b. Distinguish between statistical significance and practical significance
c. Describe effect size and confidence intervals
d. Evaluate the validity of conclusions presented in research reports
PsychologySpecific Outcomes
2.4 Design and conduct basic studies to address psychological questions using appropriate research methods
a. Locate and use relevant databases, research, and theory to plan, conduct, and interpret results of research studies
b. Formulate testable research hypotheses, based on operational definitions of variables
c. Select and apply appropriate methods to maximize internal and external validity and reduce the plausibility of alternative explanations
PsychologySpecific Outcomes
2.4 Design and conduct basic studies to address psychological questions using appropriate research methods
d. Collect, analyze, interpret, and report data using appropriate statistical strategies to address different types of research questions and hypotheses
e. Recognize that theoretical and sociocultural contexts as well as personal biases may shape research questions, design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation
PsychologySpecific Outcomes
2.5 Follow the APA Code of Ethics in the treatment of human and nonhuman participants in the design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting of psychological research
PsychologySpecific Outcomes
2.6 Generalize research conclusions appropriately based on the parameters of particular research methods
a. Exercise caution in predicting behavior based on limitations of single studies
b. Recognize the limitations of applying normative conclusions to individuals
c. Acknowledge that research results may have unanticipated societal consequences
PsychologySpecific Outcomes
2.6 Generalize research conclusions appropriately based on the parameters of particular research methods
d. Recognize that individual differences and sociocultural contexts may influence the applicability of research findings
MS Primary Care Nurse PractitionerBroad Outcome
Example Broad Learning Outcome:
Goal 2. Make Clinical Decisions
The graduate is able to use critical thinking, clinical judgment skills and ethics to make safe independent and interdependent clinical decisions, incorporating principles of health promotion, awareness, diagnosis and management of client potential and actual health care problems
MS Primary Care Nurse PractitionerSpecific Outcomes
2.1 Provide anticipatory guidance and counseling to promote health, reduce risk factors, and prevent disease and disability
MS Primary Care Nurse PractitionerSpecific Outcomes
2.2 Employ appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and regimens with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness,
simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy
MS Primary Care Nurse PractitionerSpecific Outcomes
2.3 Formulate an action plan based on scientific rationale, evidence-based standards of care, and practice guidelines
MS Primary Care Nurse PractitionerSpecific Outcomes
2.4 Initiate appropriate and timely consultation and/or referral when the problem exceeds the nurse practitioner’s scope of practice and/or expertise
MS Primary Care Nurse PractitionerSpecific Outcomes
2.5 Assess client’s motivation for learning and maintenance of health related activities using principles of change and stages of behavior change
Group Exercise Preliminary Information for
Articulating Student Learning Outcomes Work
• Administration of the Teaching Goals Inventory
• Summary of the Results of the Teaching Goals Inventory
TGI Data
% Rating Cluster Essential by Discipline
Cluster Arts Hum. SS Sci Math BusMed
Higher-order thinking 20 32 44 28 35 2617
Facts & principles 24 31 35 55 44 28 18
Jobs/Careers 11 2 4 10 2 3244
Student development37 24 14 3 7 12 12
Basic learning skills 3 6 2 3 9 1 1
Role Model 5 5 3 2 3 1 8
Format for Listing of General and Specific Learning Outcomes (SLO)
• General SLO (Identify Knowledge, Skill, or Attitude)
• Specific SLO (Identify Knowledge, Skill, or Attitude)
• Note. List all General and Specific SLOs for the Academic Program
Self-Evaluation Format for Articulating SLOs
Overall Self-Evaluation• Exemplary• Strong• Satisfactory• Weak• Notably Deficient
IndicatorsA) Knowledge, Skill, Attitude
BalanceB) Differentiation of General
& Specific SLOs C) Compliance with
Disciplinary ConventionsD) Building Upon Prior
LearningE) Lower-Order & Higher-
Order Thinking
Step 2 - Connecting Student Learning Outcomes and the
Program Requirements
Element 2Connecting Outcomes to the
Program Requirements
The course and program requirements for an academic program are designed for student attainment of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to an academic program.
Listing Course & Program Requirements
Creating an inventory of key course and program requirements is an important step in ensuring a strong linkage between the program’s requirements and the learning outcomes.
Format for Listing of RequiredCourse and Program Requirements
• Required Course or Program Requirement
• Note. List all requirements for the Academic Program; the General Education unit should list requirements for general education.
Linking of Course & Program Requirements to GSLOs & SSLOs
Using the inventory of course and program requirements, general and specific SLOs should be linked to course and program requirements that facilitate their attainment. In addition, each linked course or program requirement should include a statement on how it contributes to attainment of the specific SLO.
A Description of an Exercise on
Connecting Learning Outcomes to the Program
Requirements
Format for Linking Course & Program Requirements to GSLOs and SSLOs
• General SLO• Specific SLO
• Course/ Program Requirement(s)
Contributing to Attainment of SSLO
________________________________________Note. List all GSLOs and
SSLOs for the program.
• Statement of How the Requirement(s) Contribute to Attainment of the SSLO
____________________________________________Note. List all Course &
Program Reqs. that Contribute to Attainment of the SSLO.
Self-Evaluation Format for Course and Program Requirements
Overall Self-Evaluation• Exemplary• Strong• Satisfactory• Weak• Notably Deficient
IndicatorsA) A Linkage of All
Requirements to SLOs
B) Reinforcing SLOs through Multiple Program Requirements
Self-Evaluation Format for Course and Program Requirements (cont.)
IndicatorsC) Strength of the Lower
Division, Program Admission, and Prerequisite Requirements & SLO Linkage
D) Strength of the Common Upper Division (or Graduate) Course Requirements of a Program & SLO Linkage
IndicatorsE) Strength of the Elective
Upper Division (or Graduate) Block Requirements of the Program & SLO Linkage
F) Building Upon General Education (or Baccalaureate Education for Graduate) Outcomes
Self-Evaluation Format for Course and Program Requirements (cont.)
IndicatorsG) Strength of the Required
Practicums & Internships & SLO Linkage
H) Strength of the Capstone Experiences and SLO Linkage
Assessment as Research & Scholarship
• Assessment in the discipline is an opportunity to engage in applied scholarship.
• Assessment is also the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Multiple venues exist to present and publish this scholarship.
Where Do You Go from Here?
• Involve the faculty!!• Allow sufficient time to discuss and
agree upon learning outcomes.• See it as a constantly changing and
evolving process. It NEVER ends!!!• Provide resources and time to the
departmental faculty leading the effort.• Tie this to scholarship.
Questions & Comments?