MUSIC 101: 2020-2021
| Intended Outcomes | Means of Assessment | Criteria for Success | Summary & Analysis of Assessment Evidence | Use of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLO 1: The student will apply appropriate terminology to explain musical elements (i.e., rhythm, melody, harmony, form, instruments, ensembles, etc.). | Evaluation 1: Embedded exam questions: the content, format, and number of questions and exams varies by individual instructor. | Eval 1: 70% of students will answer questions successfully. | AY 2020-2021 7 sections online 187/201 = 93% Fall 2020 2 Sections 82/82 = 100% Spring 2021 3 sections 67/77 = 87% Summer 2021 2 sections 38/42 = 90% | Summary: This outcome was met as 99% of students successfully met the benchmark. Students practice the skills of using proper terminology throughout the semester through questions embedded on the exams. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (19-20): The success rate in 2019-2020 was 93%. All courses were taught online during the AY 2020-2021 year. The instructor utilized directed quizzes to continue the success of this SLO. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (20-21): The success rates for this SLO are extremely high. The instructors believe the directed quizzes are a very successful strategy. As an additional strategy, instructors will use Quizlet flashcards for help in learning the terminology before the quizzes take place, as well as using them for reinforcement throughout the course. |
| SLO 2: The student will explain the aesthetic/stylistic characteristics of a minimum of three historical periods (i.e., styles, forms, composers, and representative works). | Evaluation 2: Embedded exam questions: the content, format, and number of questions and exams varies by individual instructor. | Eval 2: 70% of students will answer questions successfully. | AY 2020-2021 7 sections online 192/201 = 96% Fall 2020 2 Sections 80/82 = 98% Spring 2021 3 sections 77/77 = 100% Summer 2021 2 sections 35/42 = 83% | Summary: The outcome was met as 99% of students assessed successfully demonstrated knowledge of the characteristics of three historical periods, including styles, forms, composers, and representative works. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (19-20): The success rate in 2019-2020 was 92%. Students studied a piece of music by a prominent composer step-by-step as the instructor discussed and described what the composer is doing while also reinforcing terminology from the previous outcome. Students take quizzes or participate in review competitions to identify composers and their prominent compositions. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (20-21): Again, this outcome is extremely successful and instructors plan to continue existing strategies. Another strategy that will be implemented is the expansion of journal assignments to give students more practice with this analysis prior to writing the essay assignment. |
| SLO 3: The student will demonstrate an aural perception of style and structure in music (i.e., form, instrumentation, and musical elements). | Evaluation 3: Students are required to watch or listen to vocal and orchestral performances and demonstrate their understanding of complex musical elements used in compositing music through an essay assignment. | Eval 3: 70% of students will meet intended outcome. | AY 2020-2021 2 Sections online 78/82 = 95% Fall 2020 2 Sections 78/82 = 95% Spring: Not reported | Summary: 95% of students assessed successfully demonstrated an aural perception of style and structure in music. Observations/Changes based on previous cycle (19-20): The success rate in 2019-2020 was 88%. For this new outcome, instructors implemented activities and assignments as part of the learning experience. Student performance was certainly encouraging because students demonstrated achievement of this outcome at a high level. Observations/Changes based on current cycle (20-21): Instructors will continue building on this outcome by expanding strategies to help students develop their aural processing using different complex musical elements within a composition and identifying voice classifications and instrumentation within a piece. These expanded strategies will culminate in a synthesized writing assignment about the composition. |