Effective TeachingAssessment=Effective Teaching

Data Updates and Assessment ActivityConvocation Spring 2014

San Juan CollegeAssessment TeamAndrea Cooper, PhD

1. Teachers Teach to Clear Objectives to

Support Student Learning.

- Teachers align course design and daily lesson objectives with Syllabus/Course

Learning Outcomes.

2. Teachers Apply Effective

Practices in Curriculum and Instruction to

Support Student

Learning. - Teachers base best practices on discipline

needs, professional development ,

collaboration with colleagues, and research.

3. Teachers Frequently Assess Student

Learning.- Teachers use formative (non-graded) and summative (graded) assessments to

guide student learning towards and identify student achievement of objectives and Course Learning

Outcomes.

- Departments use course level assessments and solicit external

feedback from stakeholders to evaluate student performance.

4. Teachers Use Assessments to

Revise Curriculum and Instruction to

Improve Student

Achievement.- Teachers use best practices research, professional

development, and collaboration with colleagues to guide curricular revisions.

San Juan CollegeFramework For Effective Teaching

To support student learning, teachers1. Teach to clear

objectives, 2. Teach with best

practices,3. Assess frequently, and4. Use assessment to

improve instruction.

Levels of Assessment

InstitutionalCSLOs

Assessment Team

ProgramAssessment

PlanAcademic Schools

Course

Department

Classroom

Instructor

Gen EdCSLOs

Assessment Team

CATs Handout

Common Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)

Broad and Specialized Learning (BSL)Critical Thinking (CT)Cultural and Civic Engagement (CCE)Effective Communication (EC)Integrating Technologies (IT)

General Education Averages: SP12-SP13

EC CT BSL1

2

3

4

5Area 1: Communication

16

2.68

166

5=Exemplary4=Proficient3=Competent2=Developing1=Unsatisfactory

3.16 3

Total artifacts assessed=106

EC CT CCE1

2

3

4

5

Area 4: Social and Behav-ioral Science

2

2.71

14

5=Exemplary4=Proficient3=Competent2=Developing1=Unsatisfactory

2.87

16 8

EC CT BSL1

2

3

4

5

Area 5: Humanities and Fine Arts

3.1 2.86

10

5=Exemplary4=Proficient3=Competent2=Developing1=Unsatisfactory

4

5 15

CT BSL EC IT CCE1

2

3

4

5

116

3.13

136

3.03

85

3.06

3.42

3.42

47 52

5=Exemplary4=Proficient3=Competent2=Developing1=Unsatisfactory

CSLO Assessment 2009-2013Total Artifacts assessed=436

Average

Change in Average from 2009-2012 to 2009-2013

CT BSL EC IT CCE1

2

3

4

5

2009-SP20122009-SP2013

Improvement: Effective Teaching Step 4

Bigger sample sizes are more accurate› Focused on collecting CCE artifacts

Focus on CT› Held several workshops/sessions› Discussed how we teach CT and how we

can teach it more effectively

That was cool…let’s do it again…Step 1

Effective Teaching Activity

Purpose:1) Familiarize yourself with the CSLO rubrics

Think of them as a resource2) Effective teaching often involves discussion with colleagues. 3) Understand how grading and CSLO assessment can differ.

Effective Teaching ActivityInstructions

Get in groups of 3. Each group must include someone outside of your area.

Review the assignment and brochure. Individually assess using the IT or EC rubric.

› Window side: IT Door side: EC Discuss the scores as a group and come to

consensus. Are the scores similar or not? Why or why

not? Was this a good artifact for this CSLO? If time, assess using the other rubric.

The Assessment Team

Questions or comments? Contact:

› Andrea Cooper, PhD cooperan@sanjuancollege.edu 566-3373

www.sanjuancollege.edu/assessment

School Reps:Janet Peterson-HumanitiesGordon DeSpain-Math/ScienceMurdoch Maloney-BusinessDean Patscheck-EnergyKerry Meier-T&TAmy Cooper-Health Sciences

Extra Slides

Assessment Trivia 1) Name one goal of assessment.2) What are the 5 CSLOs?3) Name one Classroom Level Assessment Technique.4) T/F: When we ask for artifacts from faculty for CSLO assessment, we are also assessing the faculty member.5) T/F: Action Plans and Reports should be done annually.6) T/F: The Assessment Team assesses General Education too.7) Name one way to win a prize at the end of the year Assessment Showcase.

Answers

1) Goals: Improve student learning, Improve teaching, Accreditation

2) CSLOs: Broad and Specialized Learning (BSL)Critical Thinking (CT)Cultural and Civic Engagement (CCE)Effective Communication (EC)Integrating Technologies (IT)

3) CATs: (Handout)4) F: We are assessing the CLSOs not the course or faculty member. 5) T: Action Plans and Reports are due each Spring. (Handout)6) T: Yes, we assess Gen Ed and CSLOs.7) Prizes: Attend any assessment event, help with artifact readings, attend the end of the year Showcase, do awesome on this trivia quiz!