Transcript Rethinking Program-Level SLOs

Saddleback College In-Service
August 18, 2010
 We are at a distinct disadvantage because
few of our programs require students to
follow a sequence of courses or complete a
capstone course.
 Most majors have a small set of required
courses and a list of electives.
 The departments themselves have nothing
to do with the awarding of degrees.
 Program-Level SLOs (5 column-model)
 Course-Level SLOs
 Institutional SLOs (linked with course-level SLOs)
 Institutional SLOs
 Program-Level SLOs (linked to ISLOs)
 Course-Level SLOs (linked to PSLOs or ISLOs)
 Ex: Information Competency
Institutional SLO:
Students completing a degree or transfer program at
Saddleback College will be able to demonstrate a
knowledge of cultural diversity.
Program-Level SLO for International Languages:
Students who complete a degree or certificate in
International Languages will demonstrate an
awareness and appreciation of different cultures,
traditions, and languages.
Course-Level SLO for Span 1:
Students who successfully complete Span 1 will be able
to demonstrate an awareness of the different cultures
and traditions of Spanish-speaking peoples and
nations.
Span 1
Span 2 Span 3
Span 4 Span 6
PSLO 1
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PSLO 2
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PSLO 3
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PSLO 5
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PSLO 6
x
ISLO 1
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ISLO 2
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ISLO 3
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ISLO 5
Span
20A
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PSLO 4
ISLO 4
Span
10
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 Put course-level SLOs on syllabi.
 Post a list of all program-level and course-level
SLOs on the department web page.
 Create and post an outcomes map.
 Include program-level SLOs in your program
brochure.
 Replace your learning objectives with programlevel SLOs on the official course description.
 Objectives are what the instructor will
teach the students during the course.
 Outcomes are what the students will
be able to think or do as a result of
having taken the course.
Biology
 Objective - Students will learn the scientific method and
how it is used for original scientific research.
 Possible Outcomes – Students will be able to:
 Formulate a scientific hypothesis.
 Design an experiment using the scientific method.
Economics
 Objective - Students will learn economic theory as it
relates to governmental policies.
 Possible Outcomes – Students will be able to:
 Explain the theoretical basis of specific governmental policies
as they relate to a current economic event.
 Develop and run a statistical model analyzing the current
rate of inflation.
Education
 Objective - Students will learn educational theory and
philosophy.
 Possible Outcomes – Students will be able to:
 Discuss the philosophical foundations of the American
educational system.
 Identify the theories behind practices being used during a
classroom observation.
 Each degree and certificate program within your
department needs to develop program-level SLOs.
 Meet as a department or as a program.
 Write or revise your program mission statements.
 Brainstorm about what it is you want students who
graduate with a degree or certificate to be able to do,
think, or feel.
 Look at all of your courses and decide which courses
best align with which program-level SLOs.
 Ensure that all courses are aligned with at least one
PSLO.
 You should have a minimum of 3-5 PSLOs.
 Write your course-level SLOs.
 You should have a minimum of 3-5 SLOs for each
course.
 Create an outcomes map for each program in which
course-level SLOs are aligned with both program-level
and institutional SLOs.
The mission of the _______________ program is to
provide students with the educational experiences that
promote the mastery of discipline knowledge and
methods, the ability to succeed in discipline-related
undergraduate programs or careers, and the skills and
understanding needed for citizenship in our diverse
culture and world.
Upon completion of the degree or certificate program in
______________________, students will be able to:
 Apply fundamental concepts of the discipline.
 Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
 Conduct sound research.
 Address issues critically and reflectively.
 Create solutions to problems.
 Respect persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
 Are committed to open-minded inquiry.
Anthropology
Upon completion of an AA degree in anthropology,
students will be able to:
 Describe the breadth of anthropology and be able to
characterize anthropology’s distinctive theoretical and
methodological approaches with respect to other
disciplines.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the historical
development of the discipline and the centrality of the
“four-field approach” in American anthropology.
 Explain the basic processes of human biological
evolution.
 Describe modern human biological diversity and
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articulate an informed position on the question of race.
Define and critically analyze the concepts of culture and
cultural relativism.
Demonstrate the ability to think holistically and
comparatively in describing human cultural diversity.
Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of social
and cultural change through time.
Discuss the politics of inclusion and exclusion both
locally and globally.
Articulate an anthropological perspective in relation to
contemporary issues and concerns.
 Discuss the importance of the scientific method in
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anthropological research.
Identify the correct methods for the undertaking of
ethnographic, linguistic, and/or archaeological
fieldwork.
Identify the ethical responsibilities and concerns in the
conducting of anthropological research.
Write concisely and logically, incorporating relevant
data and knowledge.
Critically evaluate information sources about different
peoples and cultures.