HISTORY 201: 2020-2021
| Intended Outcomes | Means of Assessment | Criteria for Success | Summary & Analysis of Assessment Evidence | Use of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLO 1: The student shows mastery of relevant context using information from primary and/or secondary sources. | Evaluation 1: Essay Assessment based on a non-fiction book and a prompt relating to the book. Book Assignment | Eval 1: 70% of students should meet intended outcome. | AY 2020-2021 15 Sections 457/513 = 89% Fall 2020 Online 12 sections 372/421 = 88% Spring 2021 Online 3 Sections 85/92 = 92% | Summary: This outcome was met in AY 20-21 as 89% of students mastered relevant context using information from primary and secondary sources. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (19-20): During the 2020-2021 school year, the department will focus on diversifying the way it presents information. The department’s transition to remote education at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated these plans. Instructors created short lecture videos and utilized videos developed by professionals to enhance student learning. The department will emphasize retention by utilizing low-stakes checkpoints for online modules. These formative assessments will vary as instructors use publisher materials like InQuizitive or their own activities through mediums like ProProfs. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (20-21): The department not only met the threshold for success in the current year, but success improved by 11%. As noted, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the inclusion of online videos and formative assessments shown to increase understanding and retention of knowledge. As the department looks to the next school year, instructors will take better advantage of the college library’s online video resources. Databases like Films on Demand Master Collection and Feature Films for Education are excellent resources instructors will use to diversify the voices in their classroom. As instructors re-enter the classroom, they will continue to expand the use of formative assessment with the use of Microsoft 360 technology in the classroom. |
| SLO 2:Student constructed/organized a satisfactory thesis using clear, organizational structure and coherent language. | Evaluation 2: Essay Assessment based on a non-fiction book and a prompt relating to the book. Book Assignment | Eval 2: 70% of students should meet intended outcome. | AY 2020-2021 17 sections 502/597 = 84% Fall 2020 Online 12 sections 348/421 = 83% Spring 2021 Online 5 sections 154/176 = 88% | Summary: This outcome was met in AY 20-21 as 84% of students were able to construct and organize a satisfactory thesis using clear organizational structure and coherent language. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (19-20): During the 2020-2021 school year, the department will uphold its commitment to providing students with more guidance and practice when forming thesis statements. In addition to providing specific directions and guiding outlines, instructors will diversify the topics on which students could write about. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (20-21): The department met the threshold for success and improved success by 2% for the year. Consistent and continual practice appears to be an important key to success with this learning outcome. As the department shifts back to more face-to-face instruction for the 2021-2022 school year, instructors will continue to expand the way in which students can practice thesis-writing and outlining since it proved to be a successful strategy in the 20-21 academic year. The use of Microsoft 360 technology will provide faculty a way to facilitate on-going discussions with students beyond the classroom when developing thesis statements. |
| SLO 3: Student used primary and/or secondary materials in a coherent and thoughtful manner in support of his/her thesis. | Evaluation 3: Essay Assessment based on a non-fiction book and a prompt relating to the book. Book Assignment | Eval 3: 70% of students should meet intended outcome. | AY 2020-2021 17 sections 476/597 = 80% Fall 2020 Online 12 sections 332/421 = 79% Spring 2021 Online 5 sections 144/176 = 82% | Summary: This outcome was met in AY 20-21. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (19-20): During the 2020-2021 academic year, the department will continue its commitment to helping students understand the complexity of this particular outcome. Instructors will provide students with graphic organizers to guide them through the multiple skills needed to attain success with this learning outcome. Instructors will utilize previously developed online videos that scaffold how to analyze primary source documents. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (20-21): The department showed a 7% growth in success over the previous semester. Growth during the spring semester was particularly notable. The use of scaffolding videos that students could watch at their own leisure and multiple times may have contributed to this success. As a result, the department agreed to create more online tutorial videos to guide students through the difficulties of primary source analysis. Instructors will use online platforms like ProProfs. |