Outcomes may be a combination of content knowledge, skills, and attitudes. What are examples of direct assessment measures?
• Portfolios • Juried performance (music, speech, art exhibit, poster session, etc.) • Exams (ETS field tests, Academic Profile, etc.) • Assignments and coursework • Major project (research project, major paper, case study, group project) • Mathematical reasoning tests, foreign language competency tests, critical thinking tests, etc. • Test of students recognition of and understanding of ethical issues • Feedback from internship, co-op, or student teaching supervisors • Feedback from employers What are examples of indirect assessment measures? Students self reports of knowledge gained Surveys that measure changes in attitudes, values, or beliefs (current students, alumni, etc.) Interviews Focus groups How do I develop measurement criteria? Performance criteria define the expectations that faculty have for levels of student achievement/performance/progress. • Before collecting data, consider what level of knowledge, skill, or behavior change, etc. is excellent, average, poor. • Decide,
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