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CFD 160 Spring 2006

Missouri State University-West Plains

Student Learning Assessment Program
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Course Code: CFD 160 Principles of Development in Early Childhood Spring 2006
Instructor: Dr. Renee S. Moore

Part One: Direct Assessment

Learning objectives:
 
  1. The student will identify the major theorists and theories contributing to the understanding of child development.
  2. The student will observe and record physical-motor, cognitive, social, emotional, and creative development.
  3. The student will nurture and maintain positive relationships with young children and their families.
  4. The student will analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources and apply the results to resolving complex situations and problems.
How, where, & when are they assessed? Who is responsible for the assessment?
 
  1. Eight exam questions will be identified for evaluation of student understanding of theories and theorists.
  2. Six exam questions will be identified for evaluation of student understanding of typical growth and development.
  3. Students will complete 32 hours of laboratory experiences. Midterm and final performance evaluation scores will be provided. A grading rubric is provided to students at the beginning of the course.
  4. Students will complete a series of 10 observation worksheets based on their laboratory observations and experiences.
What is the performance standard (quantitative or qualitative) for satisfactory performance?
 
  1. 60% of students will get 7 or more questions correct and 70% will get 5 or more questions correct.
  2. 60% of students will get 5 or more questions correct and 70% of students will get 4 or more questions correct.
  3. At least 70% of students will obtain an average of 3 or better on the grading rubric. At least 80% of students will obtain an average of 2 or better on the grading rubric.
  4. 70% of students will earn at least at least 85 out of 100 points. 80% of students will earn at least 75 out of 100 points for this assignment.
Who is responsible for the evaluation of results?
 
  1. The professor is responsible for the evaluation, but the data may be reviewed at the department level or by the Assessment Committee.
  2. The professor is responsible for the evaluation, but the data may be reviewed at the department level or by the Assessment Committee.
  3. The professor is responsible for the evaluation, but the data may be reviewed at the department level or by the Assessment Committee.
  4. The professor is responsible for the evaluation, but the data may be reviewed at the department level or by the Assessment Committee.
What are the results?
  Results to follow
How will the results be used? Who is responsible for course/program modification?
 
  1. To modify curriculum and or pedagogy. Assessment outcomes will be reported to the Assessment Committee for review yearly.
    The Professor and the Department Chair will discuss learning outcomes and the need for program modification if necessary.
  2. To modify curriculum and or pedagogy. Assessment outcomes will be reported to the Assessment Committee for review yearly.
    The Professor and the Department Chair will discuss learning outcomes and the need for program modification if necessary.
  3. To modify curriculum and or pedagogy. Assessment outcomes will be reported to the Assessment Committee for review yearly.
    The Professor and the Department Chair will discuss learning outcomes and the need for program modification if necessary.

Part Two: Indirect Assessment

Indirect assessment techniques used:
 
  1. One minute paper
  2. Muddiest point
  3. Group Discussion
How, where, & when are they employed?
 
  1. One minute papers will be assigned at selected times during the semester to assess student comprehension of particularly challenging topics.
  2. Students will be asked to write the muddiest or most confusing element of selected lectures during the semester. Feedback will be used to revisit topics as needed.
  3. Students will be divided into small groups to discuss their thoughts, ideas, and opinions on selected topics.
What are the results?
  Results to follow
What (if any) modification of pedagogy resulted from this assessment?
  Results to follow

Part Three:

Summarize changes and improvements in curriculum, instruction, and learning that have resulted from the implementation of your assessment process. (each responsible person in the process should contribute to the feedback loop!
  Results to follow