LA&S Objectives and You (Yes, You Too!) Ben Railton English Chris Cratsley Interim Director of Assessment

LA&S Assessment: Who Cares? We’re not saying that if you give and grade assignments in your courses you can’t afford to miss this session on the new and improved LA&S objectives and assessments. We’re not saying that you’ll cry bitter, bitter tears if you don’t get to benefit from these years of conversations and add your voice to improving this core FSU program moving forward. We’re not saying that CASH PRIZES will be awarded to all who take part in these sessions. Well, we are, indeed, really not saying that last one. But the other two? Maybe.

LA&S Curriculum Objectives The Arts – The Arts Rubric Communication – Oral Communication – Written Communication Problem Solving and Synthesizing – Problem Solving through Quantitative Literacy – Problem Solving through Inquiry and Data Analysis Ethical Reasoning – Ethical Reasoning when Making Choices Citizenship – Citizenship through Critical Analysis of Events

The Arts rubric DeficientSufficientProficient Artistic analysisStudent's work demonstrates a superficial, impressionistic analysis of artistic expression. Student's work demonstrates a basic conceptual analysis of artistic expression. Student's work demonstrates a sophisticated, multi- dimensional analysis of artistic expression. Art in contextStudent's work fails to engage art's historical, cultural, psychological, conventional, or other contexts. Student's work demonstrates some awareness of art's historical, cultural, psychological, conventional, or other contexts. Student's work engages and synthesizes art's historical, cultural, psychological, conventional, or other contexts. Composition/ Performance Student’s work displays no coherence or elegance of composition or performance. Student’s work displays basic coherence and elegance of composition or performance. Student’s work displays sophisticated coherence and elegance of composition or performance.

Communication rubrics Students will speak, read, write and listen to create and understand meanings using a variety of media. They will recognize how to participate in or lead groups to accomplish goals. Written communication Controlling idea Organization and Development Sources and Evidence Academic Discourse Mechanics/Presentation Oral communication Controlling idea Organization and Development Supporting Material Oral and Physical Delivery Mechanics/Presentation

Problem-Solving rubrics Students will think critically and synthesize ideas across disciplines. They will fuse experience, training, and research into considered judgment, then working individually or with others, form problem-solving strategies and evaluate their effectiveness. Among these strategies, students will analyze and interpret data as a means to evaluate arguments and make informed choices Among these strategies, students will analyze and interpret data as a means to evaluate arguments and make informed choices. Topics Selection Information from sources Appropriate methodology Creates graphs, tables, etc. Explains patterns or trends Numerical data to defend Identifies pros and cons Applies content knowledge Form problem-solving strategies and evaluate their effectiveness. Work correct and complete Uses formulas properly Creates graphs, tables, etc. Explains patterns or trends Gives clear explanations Applies content knowledge

Ethical Reasoning rubric Students will recognize the ethical issues involved in human actions and be able to formulate a set of principles and virtues which can be brought to bear in personal and public decision making. Moral Reasoning Statement of Position Ethical Issue Recognition Application of Ethical Perspectives/Concepts Development of Rationale Ethical Self-Awareness Evaluation of Different Ethical Perspectives/Concepts

Citizenship rubric Students will articulate the relationships among local, national and global concerns, interests and needs. They will recognize possibilities and opportunities to enact positive change on an individual or group level. Explanation of Event Evidence Student’s Position Diversity of Communities and Cultures Analysis of Knowledge