Henri Mondschein California Lutheran University January 7, 2010

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“Let’s be Direct about Assessment:” Making the Leap from Indirect Data to Direct Evidence of Student Learning Henri Mondschein California Lutheran University January 7, 2010

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Lets be Direct about Assessment: Making the Leap from Indirect Data to Direct Evidence of Student LearningHenri MondscheinCalifornia Lutheran UniversityJanuary 7, 2010

1ObjectivesExplain the difference between indirect and direct assessmentConstruct a curriculum mapApply ACRL standards & learning outcomes Create a quick write exercise to assess learning

Explain the difference between indirect and direct assessmentDescribe how to create a curriculum mapAlign ACRL standards with learning outcomes Create a quick write exercise to assess learning 2What is Assessment?The systematic collection of data and information across courses, programs and the institution, as an integral part of teaching and learning used to help both, and an essential component of a colleges mission.

Morante, 2003Indirect vs. Direct AssessmentPlanning for Direct Assessment How will the students demonstrate the learning? How will I know how the students performed? Find three scholarly articles on topic How to use Academic Search Premier Short intro to database Teams researching topics Team debriefings

Presentations Worksheet CitationsQuick writes Scoring rubricAdapted from Kenney (2008) IL Assessment at CLUIL Assessment Tool KitCreating the Curriculum MapCurriculum Map: Graduate Psychology Program

Direct Assessment: Quick WriteQuick Write:Graduate Psychology Course

Quick Write Scoring Rubric

Rubistar: www. http://rubistar.4teachers.org/Quick Write on Skylight Survey

Interactive Psychology Quick Write Quiz/Exercise: http://tinyurl.com/28ugcpaQuick Write Responses & Scores

3213441International MBA WorkshopInternational studentsQuarterly series1 unit workshopsAmerican ClassroomResearch & WritingCritical & Creative Thinking

IMBA Workshop Quiz Questions on Blackboard

IMBA Workshop ChallengesUnique IssuesSolutionsLanguage barriersLearning stylesPlagiarismAnxietyTime

Identify clear learning outcomesEnunciate carefully Give precise instructionsUse emphasis in instructionsGive examples of plagiarismAllow extra time for quizzes, in-class exercisesProvide opportunities for collaborationAppointments/office hours

Some ConsiderationsQuick writes & quizzes are snapshotsAssess students over timeCreate quiz items bankEmbed quiz items in course examsDont try to assess every session

Assessment can be Exciting!

References & Recommended ReadingsAvery, E. F. (2003). Assessing student learning outcomes for information literacy instruction in academic institutions. Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries.

Grassian, E. S., & Kaplowitz, J. R. (2009). Information literacy instruction: Theory and practice. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers.

Hernon, P., & Dugan, R. E. (2002). Outcomes assessment in your library. Chicago: American Library Association.

Kenney, B. (2008). Revitalizing the one-shot instruction session using problem-based learning. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 47(4), 386-91. Retrieved from Library Lit & Inf Full Text database.

Morante, E. A., & College of the Desert, P. A. (2003). A handbook on outcomes assessment for two year colleges. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Stevens, D. D., & Levi, A. (2005). Introduction to rubrics: An assessment tool to save grading time, convey effective feedback, and promote student learning. Sterling, Va: Stylus Pub.