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Basic Elements of an
Assessment of Student Learning Plan

 

Beginning the Assessment Process - Elements #7 - 8

 

7. Building an Assessment Method Matrix – in the cells of the first matrix
  • Mark where the learning outcome is covered for each required course in the major

  • List the specific method(s) that will be used to assess the student learning outcomes.
    • Establish specific assessment pieces for each student learning outcome taught in each course.

Suggestion: Develop rubrics or other assessment methods for scoring students’ work and providing students with feedback.

Social Work, B.S.
(only a portion of the matrix is shown)

Core Courses
SOCWK
260
SOCWK 510
SOCWK
515
SOCWK
519
1. Apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice.
 
a, b, d
a, b, c 
2. Practice within the values and ethics of the social work profession.
a, b, c
b, c 
a, b
3. Practice with an understanding of and respect for the positive value of diversity.
b, c, d
b, c 
a, b
4. Demonstrate the professional use of self.
 
 
 
5. Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination.
a, b, c 
a, b, d
a, b, c

a = written examinations
b = written assignments
c = in class activities (role play, class discussion, presentations)
d = out of class activities (volunteer work, projects)

 

Full Assessment Method Matrix

 

Advancing the Assessment Process

 

8. Expanding your Assessment Method Matrix – include required courses outside of the major (i.e., department) within your matrix.

Clarify which of the program learning outcomes is intended to be addressed by each required course outside the major.

 

Social Work, B.S.
(only a portion of the matrix is shown)

Social Work Program Student Learning Outcomes by Required Non-Major Courses
  Gen Psych Intro Soc Intro Cul Anth Intro Hum Dev. Mic/Mac Econ
1. critical thinking
 
 
x
 
 
2. social work values and ethics
x
x
 
x
x
3. diversity
x
x
 
x
x
4. professional use of self
 
 
x
 
 
5. oppression and discrimination
 
x
x
x
x
6. social change strategies
 
 
x
 
x
7. history of social work/ social welfare
 
x
x
x
 
8. generalist practice
 
x
 
x
x

 

Full Assessment Matrix of Required Non-Major Courses (.pdf)