What are students able to demonstrate upon completion of a course? (Not about what instructors provide) Use specific and simple action verbs. Example: “Students will be able to … Use Bloom’s Taxonomy as a helpful guide to determine desired student actions.
Direct Assessment Methods: Performance-Based Comprehensive exams Certification Exams Portfolio Evaluations Internship Evaluations Field Achievement Tests Subject Pre- and Post- exams Grades evaluated with rubrics Reflective Journals Indirect Assessment Methods: Job Placement Surveys (employer- developed) Graduate school performance and acceptance Focus group discussions Exit interviews Alumni surveys Graduation/Retention rates