Assessment Methods
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SAMPLE PROGRAM
ASSESSMENT PLAN |
| Identify a
Learning Outcome |
Students will
demonstrate the ability to use
their voices effectively and
expressively in performance. |
| Determine an
Assessment Method |
Student’s
performance of a recitation will
be evaluated by instructor on a
12 point rubric. |
| Establish a
Benchmark |
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| Formulate an
Implementation Timeline |
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Assessment methods are instruments utilized by OCC faculty to measure student
learning outcomes. Direct assessment techniques such as a scoring rubric aids
the instructor in determining the level of competency achieved by the student.
Other direct measures include research papers, oral presentations, projects,
performances, portfolios, examinations, case study analyses, and internships.
To the extent possible, indirect measures such as surveys and interviews
should be avoided since they typically provide less meaningful and useful
information. At least one, but no more then six assessment methods are required
for each learning outcome.
Following are several examples of well written assessment methods:
- A faculty developed rubric will be used to assess the student's ability to
analyze case studies involving business management theory and practice in BUS
2530.
- Students in the laboratory portion of BIO 2840 will be assessed on their
laboratory notebook for how they applied acquired knowledge of current
techniques associated with biotechnology in a laboratory setting.
- A rubric will be used to grade students in BIS 1700 on written
presentations. An overall grade will be computed for all written presentations
throughout the course.
- Students in MUS 2601 will be assessed by the faculty over-seer, using a
rubric, on the performance and planning of a student recital or special project
event.
For more information on developing assessment methods please read:
The following template can be used to develop a rubric specific to a learning
outcome: