Many Colleges Assess Learning but May Not Use Data to Improve, Survey Finds
Chronicle – July 15, 2009
http://chronicle.com/article/Many-Colleges-Assess-Learni/47892
This discussion is based on how colleges are using the assessment for mainly accreditation purposes and not how on improving student learning.
The article discusses how colleges are doing more assessment on student learning, although they are not using the data gathered for improvement in teaching and learning. 80% of 1500 colleges surveyed found that the assessment gathered was often only used for accreditation purposes. The most common type of tool used to assess learning in the colleges were surveys to alumni, employers, and students. Ikenberry also found that there is strong resistance from faculty to measure student learning.
There is a website that I found when I was researching for my paper. This website has an enormous amount of information regarding program evaluation in Higher Education. I thought that I would share this website with everyone. http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/assmt/resource.htm#hbooks
There are assessment rubrics, assessment resources, and examples of assessment to support faculty and departmental projects. This is a great resource as we move into our own career paths and begin looking for assessment ideas. Enjoy
Sheri
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Thanks for sharing the website - I too came across it while researching and included it in my "favorites" - great resource for all to have!
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