Meaningful and Manageable Program Assessment - Kasimatis, Margaret

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Résumé :
Provides readers with a straightforward approach to doing assessment in a way that is meaningful, manageable and sustainable over time. Including a straightforward overview of assessment concepts and principles, as well as practical, easy-to-follow instructions for multiple assessment tools and key steps in the assessment process, this book is a handy, all-in-one how-to guide.

Biographie:
Laura J. Massa has served as the Director of Assessment at Loyola Marymount University since 2008. She regularly conducts workshops on assessment techniques at LMU, for the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and at a variety of universities. Margaret Kasimatis currently serves as Vice Provost for Strategic Planning and Educational Effectiveness at Loyola Marymount University. She previously served as Executive Director of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and Director of Assessment at Harvey Mudd College. In addition, Dr. Kasimatis has been actively engaged in regional accreditation processes through the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), as an evaluator, a member of the WSCUC Interim Report Committee and the WSCUC Program Review Task Force. She was recently elected Vice Chair of the Commission.

Sommaire:

Dedication Introduction-Putting assessment into contextModule 1. An overview of assessment concepts and principles. Improving student learning Module 2. Mission, goals and outcomes. Looking at the big picture Module 3. Student learning outcomes. Articulating what you want students to learn Module 4. Curriculum and outcome mapping. Understanding the path to student learning in your program Module 5. Planning. Creating a meaningful and manageable assessment plan for your program Module 6. Assessment measurement tools. Determining what your students are learning Module 7. Rubrics. Creating and using rubrics for program assessment Module 8. Exams. Asking questions that provide the answers you need Module 9. Surveys. Finding out what your students think Module 10. Organizing, summarizing and presenting your evidence. Using Microsoft Excel to make sense of your data Module 11. Closing the loop. Interpreting results and taking action Module 12. Record keeping. Keeping track of your work Module 13. Creating a culture of assessment. Tips for keeping assessment meaningful, manageable and sustainable Appendix. Additional assessment resources Glossary Index References