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The Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Cycle: Updates
New, easy-to-use form for reporting course SLOACCheck the Forms page in August for the downloadable Word version. FAQs for Course SLO Assessment CycleThis page has concise guidelines for continuing practice of SLOAC with courses. Contact the canslo coordinator with further questions. March 11th Flex DayAmbitious plans helped to make a lot of progress possible on this work day for both faculty and staff. Details are on the Events page. November 18th workshop: Director Greg Stoup will present various forms of assessment and explain the best way to use them. Be there: Tuesday, Nov 18 at 2:45 in 3-148. Bring some of your current assessments that you would like to improve. October 15th workshop: Dean Janet Stringer discussed How to Write Multiple Choice Questions, based on her experience with authoring National Board exams. The workshop was well attended (23 faculty and staff) and included some hands-on examples of what to avoid. Go to the Events page of this website to access some downloadable materials from this workshop. September newsletter with information on assessment resources and upcoming workshops. Discussions were held this fall term on how best to integrate the SLOAC process into the structure of Cañada's planning processes. The SLOAC Advisory Committee has made several recommendations to make SLOAC part of curriculum and program review processes, as well as fit together course and SS program SLOs, "Program" level SLOs, and College-level SLOs. Review these definitions and recommendations (doc or docx and pdf diagram) and send your comments to the SLOAC Coordinator (rhodesc@smccd.edu). These recommendations are being discussed at appropriate committee and division meetings during October, each of which provides an opportunity for your comments.
All SLOAC, all day - On August 15, 2008, faculty were given the opportunity to focus on creating SLOs and assessment plans, and reflecting on data from Spring 08 and Summer 08 terms. |
