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? For best results: 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 ObjectivesWriting Objectives -or- view Sample Outcomes (.pdf)Sample Outcomes
STEP TWO
2. Develop/Examine curriculum Develop new curriculum -or- Examine 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: 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