The Assessment Process Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Assessment Process Step One: Outcomes Step Two: Objectives Step Three: Introduction,
Reinforcement & Mastery
Step Four: Assessment Methods
Improvement Reflection Reporting
Step One Outcomes: Identify 5 – 15 major "Program Level
Outcomes" needed by graduates to be successful working in the professional environment.
What are the “big picture” topics to be learned? Typically, outcomes are comprised of approximately
75% technical and 25% soft skills Keep to no more than 15, preferably less, as these are to be major outcomes.
Core Outcomes 6. Service Learning – Effectively utilize learned technologies and processes to aid various constituencies in community 5. Technology – Access and use technology appropriate to one’s industry or field of study 4. History and Government – Explain the cultural heritage and primary elements of the history and government of the U.S. and its people, including diversity especially as these rudiments impact one’s industry or field of study
1. Communication – Effectively communicate electronically, verbally and in writing 2. Critical Thinking – Demonstrate logical, systematic problem-solving techniques 3. Ethics and Diversity – Develop and display a sense of personal, social and professional ethics, as well as an appreciation of and encouragement for diversity
These six areas represent a common foundation required of each graduate regardless of program or degree.
Step Two ď‚— Objectives: Identify necessary Objectives
needed by graduates to successfully meet each of the stated Program Level Outcomes.
1. Make a list of objectives for each of the
outcomes identified in step one. What are the individual tasks a student must be able to do in order to successfully meet the stated outcomes? 2. Identify the course(s) in which the objectives belong.
Step Three IRM: Using the concepts of Introduction,
Reinforcement, and Mastery go back into step two and position the scale indicator (I, R, M) with the appropriate course(s), at the appropriate level. In which course will each program objective be
introduced to students? In which courses will students build upon the program objective? In which course will students master the program objective?
Introduction, Reinforcement & Mastery Introduction Where is the concept introduced?
Reinforcement Where is the concept reinforced? Practiced?
Mastery Where is the concept mastered?
Step Four
Methods: For objectives, identify the method that
will be used to measure student proficiency (one method could assess multiple objectives). Quizzes Tests
Final Exam Lab Projects Portfolios Internship Report
Summative or Formative?
Formative or Summative Formative Assessments Formative Assessments generally take place during the learning
process. Introduction & Reinforcement Summative Assessment
Summative Assessment generally take place at the end of the
learning process. Mastery
Improvement: Reflection and Reporting Reflection
Each semester Summer semester
Changes
Summer Semesters
Reporting
Summer Semesters