ASSESSING

STUDENT
LEARNING
Brenda L. Stovall
CUR/528
March 25, 2018
Siddeeqah Johnson
What is the Definition of Assessment?

 Formulating clear, anticipated outcomes of student learning that are measurable

 Confirming students possess appropriate opportunities to attain projected goals
 Methodically gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to verify how efficient student
learning aligns with defined outcomes
 Utilizing the end results to identify and enhance student comprehension
 Can be applied to any industry or discipline (Suskie & Banta, 2009).
Types of Assessments

 Capstones
 Embedded Course Assignments
 Field Experiences
 Course Levels
 Portfolios
 Published Tests
 Cohorts (Suskie & Banta, 2009).
Assessments of Focus

Course Field
Level Capstones Experiences
Required comprehensive Process that allows
Utilizes projects and
projects given prior to application of theory
tests to evaluate grade
graduation learned within a program

Aids students in
Evaluates student’s synchronizing their Rating includes review by
overall achievement learning experience into field supervisors in
attaining key learning a cumulative body of conjunction with course
objectives work and seeing the rubric requirements
overall outcomes

Aggregation of
Methods includes
assessment results via
Stimulates deep thinking practicums, internships,
isolating correct answers
with long term results and student teaching
given by number of
(Suskie & Banta, 2009). experiences (Suskie &
students (Suskie &
Banta, 2009).
Banta, 2009).
Explanation of Course Level

Assessment on the course level involves basic

assignments, testing, and scoring accordingly
(Suskie & Banta, 2009).
Example of Course Level

 Multiple choice test

 Oral Examination
 Mid-Terms
 Quizzes
 Class Project
 Essays
 Final Exams

(University of West Florida, 2018).

Explanation of Capstones

• Research Projects
• Oral Defenses
• Presentations
• Dissertations
• Theses
• Exhibitions
• Performances (Suskie &
Banta, 2009).
Example of Capstone

• Northcentral University’s
Marriage & Family Therapy
Program
• Consists of final 12 week
session of 500 hour direct
client contact.
• Assist students in gaining
hands on clinical experience
• Hours prep students for
practice exam and national (Northcentral University, 2018).
license exam (Northcentral
University, 2018).
Explanation of Field Experience

 Internships
 Student Teaching
 Practicum
 Service-Learning Activity
 Capstone
Example of Field Experience

• University of Phoenix Human Services Program

• Field Experience includes 2 hours of weekly
class sessions
• Supervised work experience
• Direct client contact (University of Phoenix,
2018).

(University of Phoenix, 2018).

 Conclusion

• Assessment has evolved over time

• There are various methods of measurement of
progress
• Standardization must exist for consistency
• Overall goal is student progress (Suskie &
Banta, 2009).
References

Northcentral University. (2018). MFT6995 - MFT Internship and Capstone Presentation.

Retrieved from Northcentral University:

http://catalog.ncu.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=2&coid=1409

Suskie, L., & Banta, T. W. (2009). Assessing Student Learning: A Common Sense Guide.

San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

University of Phoenix. (2018). BSHS415 Field Experience. Retrieved from University of

Phoenix: http://www.phoenix.edu/courses/bshs415.html

University of West Florida. (2018). CUTLA. Retrieved from

https://uwf.edu/offices/cutla/services-for/assessment/blooms-taxonomy-

introduction/