scholarly journals Linking Program Assessment to Institutional Goals

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Liz Grauerholz ◽  
Patrice Lancey ◽  
Kristen Schellhase ◽  
Cory Watkins
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Program Assessment ◽  
Institutional Research ◽  
Program Outcomes ◽  
Institutional Goals ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Strategic Initiatives ◽  
University Planning ◽  
The University

Integration of major institutional research-based planning and evaluation processes is a mechanism to focus all university constituents on implementing and evaluating strategic initiatives designed to improve institutional quality and effectiveness. While educational program assessment to foster evidence-based improvements is strongly infused in the culture of many universities, drawing intentional connections between program assessment, which primarily focuses on student learning outcomes, and institutional strategic planning, can be challenging for faculty. This paper highlights the assessment work of three diverse disciplines in a large public research institution that have articulated connections between their program’s student learning and program outcomes and elements of the university strategic plan. Case studies are reported to show how program assessment outcomes and measures can be linked. This paper explores the benefits and challenges of explicitly linking outcomes or measures in program assessment to university planning.

scholarly journals Redesigning a “Writing for Chemists” Course Using Specifications Grading

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Mang ◽  
Kate J. McKnelly ◽  
Michael Morris
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Graduation Requirement ◽  
School Year ◽  
Low Pass ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Writing Practice ◽  
High Pass

The Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) instituted an upper-division “Writing for Chemists” course in fall 2017 that fulfills part of UCI’s writing graduation requirement. During the 2019-2020 school year, we re-designed the course using a specifications grading system with the following goals: 1) to teach students how to develop their own writing practice, while mastering chemistry discipline-specific writing conventions, 2) to provide students with frequent and constructive instructor and teaching assistant (TA) feedback by providing ample revision opportunities, 3) to increase transparency in how students can achieve course SLOs, and 4) to provide students with consistent and clear assessment rubrics. This specifications grading approach uses a high-pass, low-pass, unsatisfactory system predicated on whether students meet a certain number of criteria for each assignment. Achievement of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) was assessed using criteria instead of points so that instructors and students could more objectively measure student learning. Standardized rubrics and a student grade tracker helped students understand the relationship between meeting criteria, achieving SLOs, and earning grades. Students completed surveys at the end of the course to determine if their writing habits and attitudes towards writing changed. After the course, students self-reported increased propensities to pre-write and edit, and several students mentioned that they appreciated the transparency of the specifications rubrics and the control the specifications system gave them over their grades.

scholarly journals Smartphone-Based Application “quizizz” as a Learning Media

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-253
Author(s):  
Ramadhan Prasetya Wibawa ◽  
Rohana Intan Astuti ◽  
Bayu Aji Pangestu
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Economic Education ◽  
Interactive Method ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Improving Student Learning ◽  
The University

This study aims to find out the application and contribution of smartphone-based application ““quizizz”” as learning media in the University of PGRI Madiun. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data analysis technique used is an interactive method, including the process of collecting data, reducing data (compiling data in patterns, categories and specific issues), presenting data (compiling data in the form of matrices, graphs, networks, certain charts) and drawing conclusions. This research was conducted at the University of PGRI Madiun. The subjects of this study were students in Accounting and Economic Education. The results showed that the usage of smartphone-based application “quizizz” as learning media can make students enthusiastic in participating in learning, so students can focus and maximize the use of smartphones as a fun learning media. The concept of maximum learning will have an impact on improving student learning outcomes.

scholarly journals Creating Successful Student Learning Outcomes: The Case of Trinity University’s Quality Enhancement Plan Entitled “Starting Strong”

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 8197
Author(s):  
John R. Hermann
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Quality Enhancement ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Successful Student ◽  
Quality Enhancement Plan ◽  
The One ◽  
The University

Using Starting Strong as a case study, this article examines how four successful Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s) emerged and one was eliminated during the Quality Enhancement Plan’s (QEP’s) development process. In comparison to the one that was purged, the four successful SLO’s had five commonalities: 1. Virtually unanimous support from the administration; 2. Wide acceptance of the SLO from the faculty and staff members working on the QEP; 3. A shared conception between the administration and faculty/staff of what is an appropriate SLO; 4. The SLO’s could be clearly conceptualized and measured; And, 5., the SLO’s are financially feasible for the university to implement. The study hopes that this article may provide guidance for other universities undertaking and developing SLO’s and QEP’s.

scholarly journals PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS EDMODO PADA MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN MATEMATIKA UNIVERSITAS BALIKPAPAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Angga Pratama ◽  
Nur Ismiyati
Keyword(s):  
Number Theory ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Education Students ◽  
New Learning ◽  
The University

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pembelajaran berbasis Edmodo pada mahasiswa Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Balikpapan. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 12 mahasiswa Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Balikpapan yang sedang menempuh perkuliahan Teori Bilangan. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi (pengamatan terhadap aktivitas chat di dalam Edmodo), dokumentasi, serta tes hasil belajar. Adapun hasilnya didapatkan bahwa pelaksanaan pembelajaran berbasis Edmodo berjalan dengan baik. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari capaian hasil belajar mahasiswa yang menunjukkan secara rata-rata dari 12 mahasiswa memperoleh skor atau ketercapaian 82,53. Selain itu, mahasiswa juga merasa memperoleh pengalaman belajar yang baru melalui Edmodo, dapat lebih berekspresi, suasana belajar (chat) sangat santai, serta dapat diakses dimana saja jika mahasiswa lupa materi yang telah dipelajarinya. Hal ini dikarenakan materi yang disajikan telah diunggah di Edmodo maupun kanal Youtube. AbstractThis study aims to describe the implementation of Edmodo-based learning in Mathematics Education students at the University of Balikpapan. The subjects in this study were 12 University of Balikpapan Mathematics Education students who were taking lectures on Number Theory. Data collection techniques are done by observation (observation of chat activities in Edmodo), documentation, and learning achievement tests. The results were obtained that the implementation of Edmodo-based learning went well. This can be seen from the achievements of student learning outcomes which show an average of 12 students get a score or achievement of 82,53. In addition, students also feel they have gained a new learning experience through Edmodo, can be more expressive, the atmosphere of learning (chat) is very relaxed, and can be accessed anywhere if students forget the material they have learned. This is because the material presented has been uploaded on Edmodo and the Youtube channel.

Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: A Component of Program Assessment

2005 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi M. Anderson ◽  
Deborah L. Moore ◽  
Guadalupe Anaya ◽  
Eleanora Bird
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Outcomes Assessment ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Program Assessment ◽  
Learning Outcomes Assessment

scholarly journals The Analysis of the Learning Efficiency of Bidikmisi Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-21
Author(s):  
Kuswanto Kuswanto
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Stochastic Frontier ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Efficiency ◽  
Stochastic Frontier Production Function ◽  
Production Function Approach ◽  
Frontier Production Function ◽  
The University

This study aims to determine the factors that influence student learning outcomes and the level of efficiency of the use of these inputs. Respondents in this study were the recipients of the 2015 - 2017 Bidikmisi class at the PIPS Department of the University of Jambi FKIP, namely 53 people. This study uses quantitative methods. Data were analyzed using the Stochastic frontier production function approach. The results showed that, first the use of books / modules had a positive and significant effect on the learning output of bidikmisi recipient students. Second the use of material photocopy material has a positive and significant effect on learning output. And, third, the use of pulses for internet access has a positive and significant effect. The level of student learning efficiency in using learning inputs averaged 94 percent. Student learning inefficiency is influenced by organizational activities and interaction with Bidikmisi managers, significant at α = 5 percent.  

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBERIAN HANDOUT SEBELUM PERKULIAHAN TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR FARMAKOLOGI KEBIDANAN PADA MAHASISWA DIII KEBIDANAN DI UNIVERSITAS KADIRI TAHUN 2015

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Fitriana Permana Sari
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Population Sampling ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Power Point ◽  
The University ◽  
Group Post

ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Faktor penyebab kesulitan belajar mahasiswa adalah penguasaan konsep dan keterampilan mahasiswa yang belum tercapai sesuai keinginan. Studi pendahuluan menunjukkan bahwa mata kuliah farmakologi mendapat nilai rata-rata terendah 2,5 dari mata kuliah lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh pemberian handout sebelum perkuliahan terhadap hasil belajar mahasiswa. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimen dengan “two group post-test only design”. Sampel berjumlah 50 mahasiswa diambil dengan teknik total populasi sampling dari mahasiswa semester III D III Kebidanan Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Kadiri Tahun 2015. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah handout, power point, dan soal-soal post-test. Hasil: Analisis menggunakan SPSS 20 for Windows dengan uji statistik Mann Whitney menghasilkan signifikansi ρ = 0,000 dan α = 0,05 maka ρ < α yang berarti ada pengaruh pemberian handout sebelum perkuliahan terhadap hasil belajar mahasiswa. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa hasil belajar mahasiswa yang mendapat handout sebelum perkuliahan mendapat kategori nilai Baik sebanyak 15 responden (30%) lebih baik, dibandingkan dengan mahasiswa yang tidak mendapat handout sebelum perkuliahan yaitu sebanyak 13 responden (26%) mendapat kategori nilai Buruk. Kesimpulan: Pemberian handout sebelum perkuliahan dapat membantu mahasiswa lebih siap menerima materi di kelas karena mahasiswa dapat mempersiapkan diri sebelumnya sehingga mahasiswa dapat meningkatkan hasil belajarnya.  Kata Kunci      : Handout, Hasil Belajar, Kebidanan     ABSTRACT Introduction: The factors of the student learning difficulties are mastery of concepts and skills that have not been achieved as desired. The preliminary study showed that pharmacology subject received the lowest average score of 2.5 from other subjects. This study aims to determine the effect of giving handouts before lecturing on student learning outcomes. Methods: This study was a quasi experiment with two group post-test only design. A sample of 50 students was taken with the total population sampling technique from semester III D III Midwifery students at the University of Health Faculty in 2015. The instruments used were handouts, powerpoints, and post-test questions. Result and Discussion: The analysis using SPSS 20 for Windows with the Mann Whitney statistical test significance ρ = 0,000 and α = 0.05 then ρ <α, which means that there is an effect of giving handouts before lecturing on student learning outcomes. This shows that the learning outcomes of students who received a handout before the lecture received a Good value category of 15 respondents (30%) better, compared to students who did not get a handout before the lecture, as many as 13 respondents (26%) got the Bad value category. Conclusion: Providing handouts before lectures can help students be better prepared to receive material in class because students can prepare themselves in advance so students can improve their learning outcomes. Keywords: Handout, Learning Outcomes, Midwifery

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