Transcript Outcomes Assessment: Creating A Flow of Learning Evidence

Assessment of Learning:
A College’s Cycle of Outcomes, Assessment &
Organizational Transformation
College of Alameda
October 26, 2010
Lynn A. Null, M.Ed.
Child Development Program Director/Instructor
Western Oklahoma State College
[email protected]
Session Outcomes
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Design a procedure for collecting direct and
indirect evidence of student learning for
program improvements, and accreditation
reviews
Take the results of assessments and compile
a profile of how students are advancing and
mastering skills.
Use data to make curriculum revision
decisions.
Envisioning the Student’s Journey
Early Childhood Program Level Map
Certificate of Mastery
DHS
Family Child Care
ENGL 1113
English Comp I
Child Care Centers
POLS1113
Federal Government
Reading
Writing
CHLD1102
The Child Development
Professional
Open Enrollment
Compass Test
CHLD2414
Planning Curriculum
for Young Children
Math
CHLD2113
Nutrition Health
& Safety
CHLD2013
Intro. To Child Growth
& Development
CHLD2003
Conscious Discipline
or
Physical Science
CHLD1203
Growth & Development
of Infants/Toddlers
CHLD2303
The Abused and
Neglected Child
CHLD2313
Children’s Literature
& Language
CHLD1001-3
Child Development
Seminar
CHLD2403
Special Needs Child
CHLD2613
Creative Activities
CHLD2513
Cognitive Activities
CHLD2323
Effective Parenting
Humanities
Humanities
CHLD2121
Capstone Seminar
MATH 1513
College Algebra
CHLD1023
Administrative Program
Planning
CHLD1001
CDA Prep.
CHLD2423
Child Care Management
& Financial Strategies
PSYC1113/SOCI1113
Intro. to Psychology
Intro. to Sociology
Advisory Board
ENGL1213
English Comp. II
COSC1153
Microcomputer
Applications
Other Higher-Ed Partners
Create respectful, reciprocal
relationships that support and
empower families, and to involve all
families in their children’s development
and learning.
BIOL1114
Biology
CHLD2153
Behavior
& Guidance
Child Development
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Design and evaluate a healthy, safe,
and culturally appropriate early
childhood environment consistent with
social, cognitive, language, and
physical development theories.
HIST1483/1493
American History
CHLD2543
Socialization & Support
of Young Children
Developmental
Reaching for the Stars
Rewards
CECPD
SPCH1113
Public Speaking
Scholars for Excellence
Use assessment, systematic
observations, documentation, and other
effective assessment strategies to
positively influence children’s
development.
Upper
Division Student
Early Childhood
Professional
Design, implement, and evaluate
learning
experiences that are outcomes based,
authentic, developmentally appropriate,
and in compliance with established
guidelines and standards.
Advocate for children and their
families in the classroom and in the
program by basing decisions and
actions on ethical and other
professional standards, applying
knowledge of development and its
multiple influences, participating in
ongoing, collaborative learning, and
demonstrating collaboration, critical
thinking, and reflection.
CDA
For More Information
Please Call:
580.477.7821
580.477.7920
580.477.7880
Director’s Certificate of Completion
Supportive Skills:
 Life Skills
 Math/Reading Skills
 Communication Skills
 Critical Thinking Skills
 Technological Skills
The Major Question
What do students need to be able to
DO “out there” that we are responsible
for “in here?”
The “Aha”
“True wisdom lies in discovering that
there are no ultimate answers, only
good questions.”
Question Posing:
1.) What might we do to respond to our
students needs?
2.) Does this data raise new questions?
3.) What key elements of this program
outcome/standard are strengths for our
students?
4.) Which are more of a challenge?
The Eddys
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The Minor Eddy
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Periodic interruption to make program
adjustments
Program faculty meet to discuss-e.g. after each
term or annually
The Major Eddy
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Requires a lengthy amount of time---a 2-3 year
review of 1-3 days
Closing the Assessment Loop:
The Assessment Process From Outcomes To
Quality Improvement
Change In An Organization Comes
From a Shift of Imagination!
THANK YOU!