1. Course 'Evaluations': A Strategic Approach TLC Session January 26, 2006

2. TLC Session Outcomes By the end of this TLC session, you will be able to: Define assessment and evaluation Link Course Evaluation to successful teaching strategies  Begin with the end in mind  Describe Treasure Chest items  Do the Assessment Flow Participate and have F U N ! !

3. Assessment Is... An instructional tool that promotes learning Information collected about the progress of student learning gathered using various strategies A process rather than a single event Helps identify breakdowns in student learning Assists us to improve our teaching

4. Evaluation is... Using the evidence compiled during the assessment process to make a judgment on a student’s overall level of achievement or performance. “The student’s level of achievement was commendable.” “The student achieved a B in the course.”

5. Pair Share Assessment is... Evaluation is...

6. Course Evaluation What does it mean to my students? What does it mean to me?

7. C OURSE E VALUATION Survey Purpose: To improve the quality of instruction and curriculum Student Self-Assessment of Learning Student Assessment of Course Mechanics Student Assessment of Instructor Overall Assessment of Instructor Overall Assessment of Course instruction

8. Faculty Evaluation Course Evaluation

9. Begin with the end in mind Day One Begin building a Learning Community Ask three questions: 1. Something good about today’s class... 2. One thing to change... 3. Question(s) I still have... Day Four/Five Ask three more questions Day Everyday Do the Assessment Flow!

10. Treasure Chest Bloom’s Taxonomy Assessment Types Instructional Strategies Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Rubrics Teaching and Learning Resources

11. Assessment Flow Learning Outcomes Instructional Strategies Assessment Activities Bloom’s Taxonomy e.g. Multiple Intelligences 5 methods Multiple Methods Improving Instruction and Curriculum

12. Assessment Flow Learning Outcomes Assessment Activities Instructional Strategies Adult Learner

13. Faculty Evaluation Course Evaluation Professional Portfolio

14. In Conclusion By the end of this TLC session, you will be able to: Define assessment and evaluation Link Course Evaluation to successful teaching strategies  Begin with the end in mind  Do the Assessment Flow Participate and have F U N ! !

15. Course Evaluations: A strategic approach January 2006 Written and produced by Halyna Kornuta, Ed.D. Director, Assessment and Educational Effectiveness hkornuta@clunet.eduhkornuta@clunet.edu 805-493-3658