Transcript COLLOQUY OUTCOMES - Zayed University

University College: Assessment,
Planning and Outcomes
Colloquy Assessment – ZU
Learning Outcomes
COLLOQUY SEQUENCES
Global
Awareness
English
Language
Global
Awareness
Information
Literacy
B
[150]
[155]
B
[150]
[155]
D
250
B
D
140
145
240
140
145
240
D
250
Language:
English
Arabic
Language
Science, Math
& Technology
University
Socialization
& Career
Education
Language:
Arabic
B
D
130
Arabic
Labs
Informatio
n
Technolog
y
B
D
Leadership
B
[110]
[270]
[120]
120
[ ] courses in which assessment of the outcome will occur after Spring 2011
[105]
120
D
Critical
Thinking &
Quantitative
Reasoning
B
D
[101]
111
[110]
[160]
[103]
[260]
Timeline
Spring 2010 Fall 2010
Spring 2011 Fall 2011
Spring 2012 Fall 2012
Global
Awareness
250
250
250
150, 155, 250
135, 230
Information
Literacy
145, 240
140, 145,
240
250
250
Language –
Arabic
Language –
English
Critical
Thinking &
Quantitative
Reasoning
Information
Technology
Leadership
130, 230, Ar
Labs
Ar Labs
130, Ar Labs
150, 155,
250
135, 230
140, 145,
240
150, 155,
250
135, 230
120
130, Ar Labs
140, 145, 240
150, 155, 250
135, 230
120
130, Ar Labs
120
120
140, 145, 240
140, 145, 240
111
101, 111,
110
103
260
120
101, 111, 110
103
160, 260
120
110, 270
110, 270
105
105
120
Fall 2013
Learning Outcome Master Plan
Information Literacy
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to find, evaluate and use appropriate information from multiple sources
to respond to a variety of needs
Indicator(s)
3. Evaluate
information and
its sources
critically
Academic
Year &
Semester
Fall 2010
Method(s) of
Assessment
Sample
Size
Performance
Target
COL 140
Final
assignment Writing
Final
assignment Writing
Final
assignment Writing
Common
writing
17
sections
100%
Beginning
12
sections
100%
Beginning
12
sections
80%
Developing
5 sections
80%
Developing
COL 145
4. Use information to
communicate effectively
to varied audiences in
multiple contexts
5. Adhere to ethical
practices in use of
information
Assessment
Points
COL 240
COL 250
Spring
2011
COL 250
Common
writing
80%
Developing
Learning Outcome Master Plan
Language (Arabic)
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to communicate effectively in (English and) Modern Standard Arabic,
using the academic and professional conventions of these languages appropriately
Indicator(s)
Academic
Year &
Semester
Assessment
Points
Method(s) of
Assessment
Spring 2010
COL 130
Common exam Reading
97 students
60% pass
COL 230
Common exam Reading
99 students
70% pass
Arabic Lab I
Common exam Reading
245 students
80% pass
Arabic Lab II
Common exam Reading
245 students
80% pass
1. Comprehension of written Arabic
(Reading)
Fall 2010
1. Comprehension of written Arabic
(Reading)
2. Production of written Arabic
(Writing)
3. Comprehension of spoken Arabic
( Listening)
4. Production of spoken Modern
Standard Arabic (Speaking)
Spring 2011
COL 130
Arabic Lab I
Arabic Lab II
Fall 2011
COL 130
Arabic Lab I
Arabic Lab II
Sample Size Performance
Target
60% pass
80% pass
80% pass
Learning Outcome Master Plan
Language (English)
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to communicate effectively in English (and Modern Standard Arabic),
using the academic and professional conventions of these languages appropriately
Indicator(s)
1. Comprehension of Written
English (Reading)
2. Production of Written English
(Writing)
3. Comprehension of Spoken English
(Listening)
4. Production of Spoken English
(Speaking)
2. Production of Written English
(Writing)
4. Production of Spoken
English (Speaking)
Academic
Year &
Semester
Assessment
Points
Method(s) of
Assessment
Sample
Size
Performance
Target
Fall 2010
COL 240
IELTS Exam
187 students
80% ≥ 5.5
Spring 2011
COL 140
Final assignment Writing
100% Beginning
COL 145
Final assignment Writing
100% Beginning
COL 240
Final assignment Writing
80% Developing
COL 120
Common
assignment Speaking
100% Beginning
Learning Outcome Master Plan
Critical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to use both critical and quantitative processes to solve problems and to
develop informed information
Indicator(s)
1. Identify essential
information
2. Interpret both
qualitative and
quantitative
information
3. Formulate reasoned
conclusions
Academic
Year &
Semester
Fall 2010
Assessment
Points
Method(s) of
Assessment
Sample
Size
Performance
Target
Spring 2011
COL 111
Review
worksheets
for the final
exam
5 sec (AUH-W)
2 sec (AUH-M)
5 sec (DXB-W)
2 sec (DXB-M)
100%
Beginning
Fall 2011
COL 260
Learning Outcome Master Plan
Global Awareness
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to understand and value their own culture and other cultures,
perceiving and reacting to differences from an informed and socially responsible point of view
Indicator(s)
Assessment
Points
Method(s) of
Assessment
Sample
Size
Performance
Target
Fall 2010
1. Provide an
informed response
to a global concept
or issue
2. Examine global issues
within the local context
Spring
3. Propose or plan action to 2011
address an international
issue in a way that
demonstrates social
responsibility
COL 250
Final exam
question
15
sections
80%
Developing
Common
writing
5 sections
80%
Developing
Fall 2011
COL 150
4. Acknowledge the
values of other
cultures
Academic
Year &
Semester
COL 250
COL 155
Final exam
question
80%
Developing
Common
writing
80%
Developing
100%
Beginning
100%
Beginning
Learning Outcome Master Plan
Leadership
ZULO- ZU graduates will be able to undertake leadership roles and responsibilities, interacting effectively
with others to accomplish shared goals
Indicator(s)
Academic
Year &
Semester
2. Work effectively in group Fall 2010
and interpersonal
Spring
(dyadic) contexts
2011
3. Demonstrate capacity to
attain goals
Assessment
Points
COL 120
Method(s) of
Assessment
Group Project
Sample
Size
Performance
Target
5 sec (AUH-W)
5 sec (DXB-W)
100%
Beginning