Yesterday when I signed into WebCentral I noticed
this new article that is being published in the DU Today newspaper about DU wanting to "assess student learning outcomes." Since accreditation is coming up in a couple of years this is a way the University can figure out if the teaching that is being done is successful. I'm not so sure how they will be able to assess this in a totally credible way. I hope it doesn't come about through surveys at the end of the quarter like teacher evals because by that time students are too burnt out and ready to be done that effort isn't too high.
I do also find it interesting they are seeing how they are doing since we have been talking about how the classroom is different these days with technology and such. Are kids at DU learning a lot? Not all professors allow computers for distraction, but are kids here interested in what they are learning and truly learning it and taking it in not just cramming for tests? Maybe this assessment will offer some insight.
Here is a rubric from Georgia State University that breaks down their learning assessment plans... I'm wondering if DU will go about in a similar way.... effective?
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I think that the rubric seems to be a fairly decent manner in which to obtain feedback - with appropriate sections to address needs. I feel that it would be more effective if it requested written feedback if the person filling it out deems it appropriate.
I think it's interesting that it takes the full 10 years for accreditation, as much can change for the better or worse in a much shorter period of time. It's good to know that at least it is the practice for some instructors to review their practices through self studies.
With regards to teaching in today's world, practices should be considered constantly, especially as technology changes and advances in a matter of months. This provides new outlets and methods in which to convey information, while also contributing to the social norms and distractions.
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