1. Using Indirect Assessment Methods
1.1. surveys
1.1.1. types and scales
1.1.1.1. Likert Scale
1.1.2. survey questions
1.1.3. administration of...
1.1.3.1. use cover letter and invitation
1.1.3.2. anonymous vs confidential
1.1.4. National Surveys for Assessments
1.1.4.1. ACT
1.1.4.2. CIRP
1.1.4.3. NSSE
1.2. focus groups
1.2.1. topics, target groups, and particpants
1.2.2. THE MODERATOR'S ROLE
1.3. interviews
1.4. journals and reflection papers
1.5. qualitative vs quantitative
2. gaols, objectives, and outcomes
2.1. GOALS = intended results; broad; precise
2.2. student learning outcomes (SLO)
2.2.1. statement content
2.2.2. curriculum maps
2.2.3. curriculum grids
2.3. methods and approaches
2.3.1. inventory existing activities
2.3.1.1. assessment questions
2.4. SAMPLING SIZE CALCULATOR
3. choose beneficial topics
4. be strategic in choosing target groups
5. Higher Education Research Institute
6. learning taxonomies
7. Setting Expectations & Using Measures
8. Using Direct Measures
8.1. Performance Assessment (effective and authentic)
8.1.1. essays; research papers; oral examinations
8.1.2. USE RUBRICS!!!
8.1.3. E-Portfolios
8.1.3.1. content
8.1.4. feedback
8.1.5. scoring
8.2. Objective Tests
8.2.1. can be a good measure
8.2.2. increased opportunity for feedback
9. Bloom's taxonomy ( 6 LEVELS of thinking)
9.1. revised taxonomy
9.1.1. factual knowledge
9.1.2. conceptual knowledge
9.1.3. procedural knowledge
9.1.4. metacognitive knowledge