SLOs Evidence
SLOs guide evidence for course assessment and program assessments, which are disseminated
through annual reports and five year program reviews. SLOs are a key feature of
program assessment. Required courses and SLOs should be linked through a curriculum
map.
Curriculum Map Sample
SLOs
- Students will be able to < insert action verb > ...[describe knowledge]
- Students will be able to < insert action verb > ...[describe skill]
- Students will be able to < insert action verb > ...[describe behavior]
- Students will be able to < insert action verb > ...[describe attitude]
Curriculum Map
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SLO 1
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SLO 2
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SLO 3
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SLO 4
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PSYCH 100
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I
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I, D
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I
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I, D
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PSYCH 200
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D
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D,M
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PSYCH 300
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D,M
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M
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M
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M
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I=Introduce, D=Develop, M=Master
Program assessment includes developing SLOs, gathering evidence, analyzing the evidence,
and closing the loop by making evidence-based decisions regarding course/program
design and resource allocation. The assessment plan should be based on this process.
Assessment Plan
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SLO
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When to Assess
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Direct Evidence
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Indirect Evidence
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Analysis and Reporting
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1
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2010/11
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PSYCH 200 Comprehensive Exam
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Student Satisfaction Survey
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Annual Report/Program Review
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2
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2010/11
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PSYCH 300 Final Paper
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Senior Survey
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See above
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3
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2011/12
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PSYCH 200 Embedded exam questions
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See above
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4
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2011/12
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PSYCH 300 Group Projects
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Senior Survey
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Dean's Executive Summary
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