Critical Thinking Assessment General Education Assessment Committee (GEAC) Workshop on Nov 18 & 21
GEAC Membership Nancy Bachman, Biology Paul Bauer, Economics Suzanne Black, English Deborah Farro-Lynd, Mathematics Brett Heindl, Political Science Kirsten Hilpert, Nutrition/ Human Ecology Julie Licata, Music Gayane Torosyan, Communication Arts Bill Vining, Chemistry Wade Thomas, OIAE (ex-officio)
Overview General guidance on assessment CT assessment more specifically Past attempts Suggestions for Sp '15 Discussion: More about your classes Qs & concerns
Assessment Process Generally 3 steps 1. Plan assessment & gather data 2. Determine strong/ weak aspects students' performance 3. Decide how to improve course (if needed) Not necessary to “teach to” assessment
Critical Thinking Embedded attribute No courses with a CT designator Should be found throughout GenEd SUNY Student Learning Outcomes for CT: Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work. Students will develop well-reasoned arguments.
Past Practice Use of a standardized test Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) Drawbacks Middle States recommendation (Spring 2013): “Improve General Education curriculum assessment by using a standard framework such as the AAC&U Value rubrics”(handout 1)
Current Options AAC&U conference More emphasis on teaching/ learning Training in use of VALUE rubric (handout 1) Modified rubric Course or department specific options