The Process of Assessment -- HOW?
SPECIFY ASSESSMENT PURPOSES, GOALS,
AND AUDIENCES
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Identify the knowledge and skills that students should learn and be able
to apply after completing your educational program
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Ascertain the personal attributes that students should possess and/or develop
at your institution
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Identify the various stakeholders and campus audiences that should receive
the assessment results
DESIGN THE SYSTEM USING METHODS
AND MEASURES THAT PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF GOAL ATTAINMENT
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Consider and decide upon various methods for measuring student academic
achievement and personal development on your campus and in your program
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Select or develop the best instruments for measuring student academic achievement
and personal development
CARRY-OUT THE ASSESSMENT DATA COLLECTION
AND ANALYSES
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Collect, Format, and Store Data
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Analyze, Summarize, and Interpret the Data
COMMUNICATE THE DATA TO VARIOUS
AUDIENCES
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Develop a system for communicating the results and using the findings for
purposes of improving teaching and learning, now and in the future.
FEEDBACK, FOLLOW-UP, REDESIGN, IMPROVE
FROM A MIDDLE STATES POLICY PERSPECTIVE
(The Goal)
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