Tabular Assessment Plan
Tabular Assessment Plan Example (A blank template for this format is available
here)
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CATEGORIES OF ACTIVITY |
SEMESTER 1 |
SEMESTER 2 |
SEMESTER 3 |
SEMESTER 4 |
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OUTCOMES |
CATEGORIES OF ACTIVITY |
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Demonstrates oral presentation skills appropriate to the field of psychology.
(Tom will lead this outcome assessment) |
Develop measure |
Develop rubric |
Refine rubric as needed based on pilot |
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Collect data |
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Pilot: Record 5 presentations given in each Psych 315 (research methods) and 450 (senior seminar) to pilot test rubric on (recording done in class by faculty) |
Record sample of 10 presentations from each Psych 315 and 400 (20 total presentations). Apply rubric to presentations before leave for break. |
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Analyze/interpret data; reflection |
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Summarize data and present at 1st faculty meeting of semester to discuss and reflect on. |
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Make changes |
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Changes, if needed, will be implemented next year. |
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Demonstrate knowledge of the historical context of the field of psychology.
(Sue will lead this outcome assessment) |
Develop measure |
Develop exam items to be used in Psych 100 (intro) and Psych 375 (history). |
Refine exam items as needed (based on pilot group responses) |
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Collect data |
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Pilot: Administer items to pilot group (will ask students in 100 & 375 to volunteer to answer and evaluate items). |
Administer items in both 100 and 375 at end of semester (faculty will be asked to include items in final exam). |
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Analyze/interpret data; reflection |
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Score exam items for both 100 & 375. Present at 2nd faculty meeting of semester for discussion and decisions about possible changes |
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Make changes |
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Changes, if needed, will be implemented next year. |