2014 Convocation Taking It To the Next Level

2014 Convocation Taking It To the Next Level: Exploring Alternative Assessment Methods

Definitions: n n n Outcomes- desired results; describe a specific behaviors that a student of your program should demonstrate after completing the program (intended abilities, knowledge, values, attitudes) how you will assess and when you will assess Methods- tools or instruments use to gauge progress toward achieving outcomes Measure- intended performance target

The Foundation Student Assessments English/ESL, Math, Educational Strengths Adapted from Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS)

Current Methods/Measures Activity What are examples of the current methods? n What have you found most valuable to accurately assess the student learning outcomes? n

Comprehensive Program Review Spring 2014 Will require a plan if your success rate of program is below 60%

What’s next… n Assessing Cultural Resiliency in Students http: //e 3 ed. org/

5 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS EDUCATORS CAN ASK OF THEIR STUDENTS 1. INNOVATION: Can your students set goals that are both attainable & challenging? 2. ADAPTABILITY: Can your students have experiences to test multiple hypotheses? 3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS: Can your students synthesize & prioritize results? 4. COMMUNICATION: Can your students persuade, reason, & write with their voice? 5. TEAMWORK: Can your students work successfully in diverse team settings? From 2010 Dr. Juan Carlos Arauz www. e 3 ed. org

What’s next… n Common Graded Assignments (CGA) Example: Child Development 51 Student Teaching

What’s next… Performance assessments other than grades n Rubrics n Specialized or programmatic knowledge and skills measures n