Assessment+-+Are+Students+Learning?

Assessment has become a critical component of higher education institutions. Below are a few resources regarding the importance of assessment and using student feedback to improve teaching and learning. Please add your own resources as well:

Here are some resources regarding Middle States and the importance of linking learning outcomes and assessment at both the student and institutional level:
 * [[file:Assessment_Expectations051222081842.pdf|Assessment_Expectations051222081842.pdf]]
 * [[file:student_learning_assessment_middle-states.pdf|student_learning_assessment_middle-states.pdf]]

Here are some resources for assessing student learning outcomes:

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Click here to view a case story from Merlot on integrative learning: []

Here is an article about the book "Academically Adrift" []

50 ways to assess learning - []

Declining by Degree - if you have not yet seen this documentary from 2005, take some time and watch it - []

Here is a preview of Declining by Degree - I was able to watch the entire documentary on Netflix - []

Using student feedback: []

The Spellings Report of 2006 is also an important document that all instructors and members of higher education institutions should take the time to read: []

Creating a Test Plan:

PowerPoint for Creating a Test Plan - Sample of a Test Plan - Sample assessment with test -