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This model is designed to guide you through the “journey” of creating and
implementing assessment measures, using an OSARP program “Values
Clarification” as a sample. The JMU Center for Assessment and Research Studies
provided us with resources and ideas for improving our outcomes, assessment
tools, and programs. The resources shared in this model have been incorporated
with their permission.
STEP ONE
Objectives Writing
• Ask yourself:
• What is the intended result of the program in terms of the participant?
• Objectives will answer:
• What should the participant be able to do?
• Under what conditions?
• How well?
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Write student-oriented learning and development objectives
Use action verbs that are measurable
ALL objectives MUST be assessed
Be realistic & specific
For more detailed assistance, see:
Writing Objectives -or- view Sample Outcomes (.pdf)
STEP TWO
2. Develop/Examine curriculum
• Develop new curriculum
-orExamine current curriculum
• Ensure outcomes are being covered
For more detailed assistance, see:
Sample Curriculum
STEP THREE
3. Develop/Find
Assessment Questions
WHERE TO FIND PRE-EXISTING INSTRUMENTS
• Refer to APA document:
www.apa.org/science/programs/testing/find-tests.aspx
• Commercially available tests: available form test publisher at cost
• Noncommercial tests: published in journal article and available from author
• Mix of commercial and noncommercial measures
For more detailed assistance, see:
Sample Assessment
STEP FOUR
4. Pilot the Assessment
• Pre-Assessment
• Post-Assessment(s)
STEP FIVE
5. Examine Results
For more detailed assistance, see:
Sample Assessment Results
STEP SIX
6. Change Instrument
• Make appropriate changes to instrument
• bring project closer to desired outcomes
• Report recommendations
For more detailed assistance, see:
Sample Recommendations Report
STEP SEVEN
7. Conduct Assessment
STEP EIGHT
8. Examine Results
For more detailed assistance, see:
Sample Assessment Results
STEP NINE
9. Improve Program
• Actions recommended as a result of assessment
For more detailed assistance, see:
Sample Recommendations Report
STEP TEN
10. Report Results
• Report your Assessment and Results
For more detailed assistance, see:
Template for Assessment Plan and Report