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Entry Date | Select your Division | Enter the name of your | Enter the name of the c | Enter CRN# for course | Enter SLO Statement(s) As it (they) appear on the Course Outline of Record. You= may assess one or more at a time. | Academic Year | Quarter of Assessment | Modality of class | Method of Assessment | Elaborate on Assessmen | Number of students exceeding expectations | Number of students meeting expectations | Number of students approaching expectations | Number of students who do not meet this/these outcome(s) | N/A Not Applicable (withdrew, absent, ...) | Reflection | Enhancement/Action |
5/12/23 19:00:23 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | ADMJ 1.01Y= | 41932 | Contrast the responsibilities of each component of the crimi= nal justice system. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | The assess= ment was a m | 23 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 3 | The class is a cross-listed class of Admin. of Justice and Political Science students. The question was based on the course content = that covered the historical foundation of the establishment of the components = of the criminal justice system. The question was related to the Magna Carta (1215) concept of Due Process and how that concept is a vital concept of = all 3 components of the system. | The number of the total student= s in the class who met expectations were by far a majority. The topic was covered effectively wit= h the lecture method. Students had a N= ote Guide sheet from which to study. It is apparent that a few student did not prepare or take the exam. |
5/12/23 21:06:45 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | ADMJ 25..0= 1Z | 47069 | Critique the relationship between the law and social change within the context of cross-cultural settings. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | The assess= ment was a m | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | The class is a cross-listed class of Admin. of Justice and Paralegal students. The question was based on the course content that discussed the perspectives of competing groups as a central aspect of a society with law as a dominant w= ay to maintain power and control of one social class over another social class.= | The number of the total student= s in the class who met expectations were a majority. The topic was covered effectively with the lecture method. Students had a Note Guide sheet from which to study. With only 1 student not meeting higher expectations, it c= an only be surmised that that 1 student did not prepare for the exam properl= y. |
6/26/23 23:09:32 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | Interview, Interrogation, | 44522 | Compare and contrast the major principles and strategies of
effective interviewing and interrogation. Differentiate between truthful and deceptive human behavior exhibited during both the interview and interrogation processes. |
2023-2024<= /td> | Spring | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Exit Inter= view | Each stude= nt was given | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Based on each student's answer, the learning outcome was met= for this class. All of the students = felt that their learning experience surpassed their expectation of the actual class. Because they did not know what to expect, a few had some anxiety a= bout the class. However, with the lec= tures, video, power points, and mock scenarios that the students participated in, when it was time for the final exam, some, if not all, did not feel as anxious. Given the students had = to play out certain scenarios, they felt more comfortable as the class progressed. There were three stu= dents, who worked in law enforcement, and their level of knowledge as it relates= to the class title was profoundly high. The students not in law enforcement definitely had a better understanding of how to conduct an interview, interrogation, or deal with someone in crisis. | No certain what this question is asking |
7/8/23 12:09:12 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | Introducti= on to Administ | ADMJ D001.= 01.Y | Evaluate the interrelationships that link the components of = the justice system. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Question #= 49 was part o | 22 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 17 | The students that did not meet expectation or were absent for the final examination is much higher than is acceptable. There has been an issue of lack of st= udent engagement across several departments of the college since the return to campus and student involvement in non-college activities. | Enhance the instructor/student engagement and academic interaction during class lectures. Also, clarify the requirement that st= udents attend class and interact. Follo= w-up at the start of the course with students who are not engaged. |
7/8/23 13:27:16 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | Law and So= cial Change | ADMJ D025.= 01Z | Critique the relationship between the law and social change within the context of cross-cultural settings. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online - Asynchronous | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Question #= 34 of the Fina | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | The students that did not meet expectation or were absent for the final examination was higher than it should be and therefore not acceptable. There has been an issue of lack of student engagement across several departments of the college since the return to campus and student involvement in non-college activities. | Enhance the instructor/student engagement and academic interaction during class lectures. Also, clarify = the requirement that students attend class and interact. Follow-up at the sta= rt of the course with students who are not engaged. Utilize the student academic support (Connect) to a greater extent at the start of the quarter combined with instructor follow-up for at-risk students. |
7/8/23 15:17:43 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | Introducti= on to Administ | POLI D010.= 02.Z | Evaluate the interrelationships that link the components of = the justice system. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Final exam= ination questi | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | The lecture content and methodology was successful for this group of students and no change in academic approach is required. | Continue with the same instructional approach. Can enha= nce the content with more student engagement in lecture. |
7/8/23 15:30:25 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | Introducti= on to Administ | POLI D010.= 01Y | Evaluate the interrelationships that link the components of = the justice system. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Final exam= ination questi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | This is a cross-listed POLI SCI class and it only had 1 stud=
ent
registered. That student was act=
ive in
the course for 3 weeks and then did not engage in the class afterwards. |
Attempts to contact the student= did not generate a response. I do not believe this was an instructional issue= , it was a failure on the student's effort to continue in the class. |
7/8/23 15:36:13 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | ADJM 6 | 48264 | Compare and contrast the legal and sociological approaches w=
hich
have been fundamental in shaping correctional theories and practices. Identify traditional correctional systems and alternative sentencing solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of both. |
2023-2024<= /td> | Spring | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Tracked Ac= ademic Beha | During the= course, stude | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | The Spring quarter produced some of the brightest minds that= I have taught, since I began working at De Anza. The students were inquisitive, though= tful, many had impeccable writing skills, and they never shied away from the to= ugh topics, like implicit bias and ethics. This group sometimes challenged the the current state of our socie= ty, as we delved into politics and inequality. I have no worries that his particular group will go on to do great things, not only in their communities, but also in their respective law enforcement agencies. | Not certain about this question= |
7/8/23 15:46:15 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | Introducti= on to Administ | POLI D010.= 01Y | Evaluate the interrelationships that link the components of = the justice system. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Final exam= ination questi | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | This is a cross-listed POLI SCI class with 5 students. The lecture and methodology was succe= ssful for this group of students. However, more student engagement in the class lectures and more in-depth instructional interaction would assist student= s in understanding and retaining major points and concepts. | Continue with the same instructional approach but with greater engagement with students to comprehend concepts and historical factors. |
7/8/23 16:03:57 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | Introducti= on to Administ | ADJ D0001.= 02Z | Evaluate the interrelationships that link the components of = the justice system. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Final exam= ination questi | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | The students that did not meet expectations or were absent f= or the final examination is much higher than is acceptable. This being an evening class may have had an effect on the drop rate or students that did not put in the minimum effort in the class assignments. There has been an issue of lack of student engagement across several departments of the col= lege based on several factors. | Enhance the instructor/student engagement and academic interaction during class lectures. Also, clarify = the requirements that students attend lectures, interaction, and complete assignments. Additionally, follow-up at the start of the course with stud= ents who are not engaged. |
7/8/23 16:24:44 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | Law and So= cial Change / | 47070 | Critique the relationship between the law and social change within the context of cross-cultural settings. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Critique t= he relationship | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | This is a cross-listed PARA class. The lecture and methodolo= gy was successful for this group of students and no change in the academic approach is required | Continue with the same instructional approach. Enhanced engagement in concept understanding and retention can be beneficial to bo= th classes. |
7/10/23 21:12:38 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | ADMJD003. - Concepts | ADMJD003= td> | Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Goal: Demonstrate a knowledge= of the elements of crimes and determine which crimes apply from factual situations. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Essay ques= tions based o | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Pleased with how many students exceeded expectations. | Some students give up as the quarter goes on. Going to try and do more follow-up with these students v= ia email earlier in the quarter to keep them motivated. |
7/10/23 21:17:49 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | PARA D003.= 012 Concept | PARA D003.= 012 | Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Goal: Demonstrate a knowledge= of the elements of crimes and determine which crimes apply from factual situations. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Essay ques= tions applying | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Glad to see majority of students understood and applied concepts. Disappointed that several students gave up on the course as it = went along. | Will try and communicate with students falling beh= ind via email early in the quarter to encourage students to stay with the cla= ss |
7/10/23 21:23:16 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | POLI D013.= 01 Concepts | POLI D013.= 01Z | Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Goal: Demonstrate a knowledge= of the elements of crimes and determine which crimes apply from factual situations. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Essay ques= tions applying | = td>1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Very disappointed that out of four students, only one comple= ted the class. Two of the three students who failed did very well on the midt= erm exam and then failed to turn in any additional work despite being reminded multiple times via emails and announcements. | Try to encourage students to ke= ep going in class with earlier and more frequent communication. |
7/10/23 21:30:14 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | ADMJ D075.= 01Z Principl | ADMJ D075.= 01Z | Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Goal: Demonstrate a knowledge= of the elements of criminal procedure and determine which rules apply from factual situations. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Essay ques= tions applying | 13 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Very pleased with how many high grades (i.e. exceeded expectations,) but disappointed so many students simply stopped attending= and failed to turn in work thus failing the class. | Will try and reach out to stude= nts earlier and more frequently who appear to be falling behind. |
7/10/23 21:35:42 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | PARA D075.= 01Z Principle | PARA D075.= 01Z | Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Goal: Demonstrate a knowledge= of the elements of criminal procedure and determine which rules apply from factual situations. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Essay ques= tions applying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Two students never turned in any work.. The other three did well. | Reach out to students earlier a= nd more frequently to encourage them to stay in class. |
7/10/23 21:46:25 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | POLI D075.= 01Z Principle | POLI D075.= 01Z | Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Goal: Demonstrate a knowledge= of the elements of criminal procedure and determine which rules apply from factual situations. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Essay ques= tions applying | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Pleased that three of four students did well. One student did not turn in any work and stopped attending class. | More frequent contact with stud= ents who appwat to be falling behind. |
7/12/23 10:50:56 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | ADMJ D084.= 01Y | 48263 | • Describe the forensic science in the criminal justice sys=
tem
from the crime scene to the crime laboratory and to the courtroom. • Identify various forensic disciplines and what type of analysis and/= or services they can provide to law enforcement agencies. |
2023-2024<= /td> | Spring | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Multiple Assessment Me | Most all students for the SP 2023 Quarter (for ADMJ084) were successful in accomplishing the SLO - accomplished through multiple choice quiz and laboratory projects. <= /td> | To enhance the understanding of=
the
SLOs I will plan on expanding laboratory projects to support/apply
theoretical lessons from lecture and continue to improve communication wi=
th
students that provide minimal participation throughout the quarter. There were at least 1-2 students that dropped off through the semester = that did not reach out to me. One of = them reached out to me to discuss a hardship at the very end of the semester.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> They other did not I worked with them= with regards to the SLOs to provide partial credit. |
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7/12/23 15:02:55 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | ADMJ 056.0= 1Z | 47075 | Describe and app=
ly the
legal requirements governing criminal justice report development. Construct an investigative = report utilizing professional criteria and techniques. |
2023-2024<= /td> | Spring | Online wit= h at least som | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Multiple q= uizzes, a midte | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Only one student failed to pass the class during SP 2023 qua= rter - this student attended zero classes. = span> | To enhance understanding of the SLOs, I will plan more practical applications of report writing in a multitude of law enforcement related scenarios so as to expose the studen= ts to different circumstances/styles/areas of report writing. |
8/22/23 10:55:40 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | Crime, Corrections, and | 13119 | 1) Compare and contrast the legal and sociological approaches
which have been fundamental in shaping correctional theories and
practices. 2) Identify traditional correctional systems and alternative sentencing solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of both. |
2023-2024<= /td> | Summer | Online wit= h at least som | Exit Inter= view | One week b= efore the en | 20 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | This course provides students with information regarding the
criminal justice system, racial inequities, gender inequities, crime, how
crimes plays a role in society, bias, corrections, rehabilitation, how the
media plays a role in society's understanding of the the criminal justice
system, and a host of other topics, which allows students to receive a we=
alth
of information. The idea is to l=
eave
the class with a rudimentary understanding of how the system works, doesn=
't
work, and how to approach fixing the issues.
There is also a real world approach and historical perspective applied. How crime evolved over = the centuries and what can we, in the 21st Century, do better. This information allows students to r= eceive a well-rounded learning experience. From the feedback received, all of the students, who returned their feedback indicated that they enjoyed this teaching style. It was a no nonsense look at how to navigate the system once they are in their respective careers. Students also enjoyed the interaction provided by the instructor. Some students mentioned that they felt comfortable speaking out and answering questions. Overall, the course met the SLO of the students, which is all any profe= ssor can ask for. |
N/A |
8/22/23 20:54:52 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Administra= tion of Justice | ADMJ D054 = - 50Z | 45949 | 1. Which of the following sanctions cannot be imposed upon a
Status Offender? 2. Actions that would not be considered illegal if conducted by an adul= t, and is illegal only because the child is underage is/are called _____? | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online - Asynchronous | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Each quest= ion had multi | 14 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | It is clear and apparent to me, one of the SLO assessment
questions was easier than the other. =
span>I
surmise this based on the results/statistics of the questions. For exampl=
e,
32/32 students (100%) answered one of the questions correctly, while on 1=
4/32
(44%) answered the second question correctly.
For some reason, 2 students did not answer this question at all.
My reflection and analysis is that students failed to study and/or prop= erly understand the lesson surrounding this SLO. The question was well-written, came directly from the textbook, and was not difficult to locate in its respective chapter. |
I do not believe I would get an
honest answer if I asked the student, but it is my suspicion many of them=
are
not in possession of the required textbook. In addition, it is very likely
many of them did not review the provided Study Guide for the final Examin=
ation.
This is an Asynchronous course, therefore, students are given more than ample opportunity to succeed. However, based on these SLO results, an Act= ion I would be willing to implement is an In-Person Study Session the week pr= ior to the Final Exam. |
7/3/23 16:18:35 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Anthropolo= gy | ANTH 1-54Z= | 42561 | Student Learning Outcome: Analyze human biological diversity= as a response to physical, biotic, socio-cultural and biological factors. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online - Asynchronous | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | 1. In orde= r to measure s | 36 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Students who completed the coursework on schedule demonstrat= ed their success with class materials. Those students who approach or do not meet the assessment goal typically are impacted by their lack of assignme= nt submission. | Encourage students to submit assignments on time. I already offer opportunities for late work submissi= on but perhaps I can find a way to provoke better response from students who habitually miss deadlines. |
7/3/23 16:34:46 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Anthropolo= gy | ANTH 1 - 5= 4Z | 42561 | Student Learning Outcome: Evaluate biological and behavioral
similarities and differences between humans and non human primates. |
2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online - Asynchronous | Demonstrat= ion | Student su= ccess will be e | 0 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 3 | In this outcome, I had a goal of 90% of students completing = the task in a discussion forum with a minimum of 85% of the points possible. Results showed a 90% completion rate and an average score at or above the expected assessment. | No additional action needed. |
7/3/23 16:45:10 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Anthropolo= gy | ANTH 1-54Z= | 42561 | Student Learning Outcome: Apply scientific, evolutionary,
holistic and a multidisciplinary approach to understand human biology and behavior. |
2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online - Asynchronous | Survey | In this ou= tcome, I had a | 0 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Results demonstrate a 93% completion rate and an average sco= re above the expected assessment. = td> | No adjustments needed. |
7/3/23 16:51:19 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Anthropolo= gy | ANTH 1-54Z= | 42561 | Student Learning Outcome: Evaluate human biology and culture=
as
a response to 7 million years of evolutionary process. |
2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online - Asynchronous | Project | In this ou= tcome, I had a | 0 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 4 | Results demonstrate a high success and completion rate. Stud=
ents
who completed the assignment earned average scores in the high ninety
percentages. |
No adjustments needed. I would = like to find a way to assess SLOs that does not require crunching multiple assignments to attain an average so I will work at developing some questi= ons which do this. |
7/7/23 9:17:06 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | CD&E= td> | 10H Child Growth/Dev: | 47988 | Develop a broad understanding of the field of child developm= ent within the context of behavioral science through examination of issues, w= hich surround middle childhood and adolescence | 2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Online - Asynchronous | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Observatio= ns and intervi | 8 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | This was a strong group of students, learning happened | In person observation, problem = with schools permitting the students to observe in person |
7/6/23 12:09:46 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Child Development | CD- D010G0= 1 | 00301 | Demonstrate an understanding of how theories support childre= n’s optimal development. | 2023-2024<= /td> | Spring | Face-to-Fa= ce | Project | Research o= ne of the foll | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Developmental theorists use their research to generate philosophies on children’s development. They organize and interpret data based on a schem= e to develop their theory. A theory refers to a systematic statement of princi= ples related to observed phenomena and their relationship to each other. A the= ory of child development looks at the children's growth and behavior and interprets it. It suggests elements in the child's genetic makeup and the environmental conditions that influence development and behavior and how these elements are related. Many developmental theories offer insights ab= out how the performance of individuals is stimulated, sustained, directed, and encouraged. Psychologists have established several developmental theories. Many different competing theories exist, some dealing with only limited domains of development, and are continuously revised. This article descri= bes the developmental theories and their founders who have had the greatest influence on the fields of child development, early childhood education, = and care. The following sections discuss some influences on the individuals’ development, such as theories, theorists, theoretical conceptions, and specific principles. It focuses on five theories that have had the most i= mpact: maturations, constructivist, behavioral, psychoanalytic, and ecological. = Each theory offers interpretations on the meaning of children's development and behavior. Although the theories are clustered collectively into schools of thought, they differ within each school. Saracho, O.N. Theories of Child Development and Their Impact on Early Childhood Education and Care. Early Childhood Educ J 51, 15–30 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-021-01271-5 Students spend time researching, reflecting, working in peer groups, and are asked to make choices on what they "believe" influences "human development." Students change over the course of a quart= er as they learn the "influences" on development, and how we apply them to practice. It's exciting to watch this change! |
Future action will include stud= ying "theory" in the "field." Having students spend time o= n a child development campus making observations and identifying stages, idea= s, and perspectives using the "major" theory approaches. |
3/17/23 12:51:34 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Economics<= /td> | ECON 2.54Z= | 27035 | SLO#5: Identify instances of market failure including
externalities such as pollution and evaluate alternative strategies to
improve outcomes, including private solutions. SLO#4: Apply the tools of Economic Analysis including opportunity cost = and thinking at the margin to understand firms’ as well as consumers’ decision-making process. |
2022-2023<= /td> | Fall | Online - Asynchronous | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Students w= ere given a pr | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 | Students who remained engaged with the course and completed assignments on time were able to at least approach expectations. Those th= at exceeded expectations were in constant contact with the instructor throug= hout the quarter and completed all practice assignments in addition to graded assignments. Students who did not meet expectations spent less time on the course than the average student. = | Find ways to help students enga= ge more with the course material. = td> |
3/17/23 13:13:22 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Economics<= /td> | ECON 5.01<= /td> | 26425 | 1.Demonstrate an understanding of conventional economics bas=
ed
on purely rational, utility-maximizing decision making by 'Homo Economicu=
s'.
• 2.Clearly understand and discuss how the multiple elements of behavioral economics explain various human decisions. • 3. Compare and contrast behavioral outcomes using psychological, sociological, neurological and institutional factors as well as conventio= nal utility maximizing behavior. 4. Evaluate and explain the desirability of various outcomes. Make recommendations for ethical ways to nudge people towards superior decisions. |
2022-2023<= /td> | Fall | Face-to-Fa= ce | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | The in-cla= ss exercises an | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Before the pandemic, each student did each of their four pro=
blem
sets individually. I started hav=
ing
students work on the problem sets in groups during the pandemic when all
classes had to be taught on line. I
increased the group element from just the group exercises to include the
problem sets. Students liked working on the problem sets together (done outside of cl= ass hours), so I kept the policy when my classes returned to on-campus mode. |
Keeping the class current is
vital. Behavioral Economics is a=
field
with much new additional research, and writing. Every quarter, (and during the quarter) I revise the lectures, in-class exercises, problem sets and tests to include new material from multiple sources including new books, new articles in The Economist, the Wall Stre= et Journal, Articles published Behavioral Economics Journals, The New York Times, and the BBC are examples. The basics of Behavioral Economics, and the basics of the class are well formed concepts. About 10-15% of= the class is changed each quarter as new research and publications come out.<= br> |
3/17/23 13:22:06 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Economics<= /td> | ECON D001-= 03Y | 27031 | SLO#3: Identify instances of market failure including
externalities such as pollution and evaluate alternative strategies to
improve outcomes, including private solutions. SLO#4: Apply the tools of Economic Analysis including opportunity cost = and thinking at the margin to understand firms’ as well as consumers’ decision-making process |
2022-2023<= /td> | Fall | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Survey | 2 SLO’s we= re assessed. 5 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 11 | SLO 3 questions tested the basic knowledge of the components=
of
a business cycle. SLO 4 questions tested the appropriate fiscal and monet=
ary
policy during a recession or an inflationary economy. The questions also
tested the more in depth understanding of the process an economy goes thr=
ough
due to fiscal or monetary changes. |
As a department, we can add more multiple-choice questions to the data base. Also, doubling the number of questions might give us a more accurate assessment of the students’ knowledge. |
3/17/23 13:28:29 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Economics<= /td> | ECON 1-02L= | 00648 | SLO # 1: •Evaluate whether market efficiency exists using the
supply and demand model. SLO # 2: Demonstrate the knowledge about the way perfectly competitive markets work and what happens in the presence of imperfect market structu= res, including monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly. |
2022-2023<= /td> | Fall | Face-to-Fa= ce | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Three exam= s (20%, 25% | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | My answers to Questions 6-9 are predicated on the assumption that I expected all the students who persevered to the end of the course would pass. | Since spring 2006 I have taught either Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics most quarters at De Anza College, and I’m pretty satisfied with my syllabi and= my mode of teaching. |
3/17/23 13:33:23 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Economics<= /td> | ECON 1.55Z= | 00646 | SLO # 1: Demonstrate how choices are made in the real world given limited resources. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Fall | Online - Asynchronous | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | 3 exams/9 = homework as | 19 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | Overall, the results were somewhat above average with a numb= er of students excelling | Especially with such courses, flexibility is imperative. Hopefully, based on the results, I have learned from past missteps. |
3/17/23 14:23:52 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Economics<= /td> | ECON D002.= 57Z | 27032 | SLO#1: Evaluate whether market efficiency exists using the
supply and demand model. SLO#2:• Demonstrate the knowledge about the way perfectly competitive markets work and what happens in the presence of imperfect market structu= res, including monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly. |
2022-2023<= /td> | Fall | Online - Asynchronous | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Used two 5-question qui | 39 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Students performed well on these assessments and students generally performed well in the course overall. Potentially the quiz was = too easy to accurately assess these outcomes online. Written response short answer items may provide more variance in outcomes. | Alter the assessment. The goal = of the SLO assessment is to find areas for improvement and take action to ma= ke improvements and then reassess to see if the actions worked. My students score extremely well, so it is difficult to come up with actions to take = to improve outcomes, but I am sure that my teaching can improve. |
3/19/23 10:51:11 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Economics<= /td> | ECON D002.= 04Y | 24172 | SLO#1:Evaluate whether market efficiency exists using the su= pply and demand model.. | 2022-2023<= /td> | Fall | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Student’s = correct answe | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | The students who took this SLO test did very well. | None at this point. |
3/19/23 11:05:49 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Economics<= /td> | ECON 3 – 5= 0Z | 26430 | SLO#1:Demonstrate an understanding of environmental
responsibility and natural resource scarcity and its role within economic
science and economic growth. SLO#2: Identify the interdependent relationship between the economy and= the environment, and the long-term thinking necessary to grow the world economy while protecting environmental resources. SLO#3:Evaluate the marginal benefits and marginal costs of environmental clean-up and contrast the optimal solution of the free market versus competing views of valuing the environment. SLO#4: Evaluate outcomes and government policy responses in markets with negative externalities, and their effectiveness in the U.S. and the international community. |
2022-2023<= /td> | Fall | Online - Asynchronous | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | Percentage= of Students | 18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 4 | In general, students were able and prepared to answer the questions, and provide the required analysis and examples. | It would be interesting to incl= ude more calculations (for example different discount rates to evaluate cost-benefit analysis of environmental costs) to obtain objective results= . |
3/5/23 17:31:50 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Humanities= | Humi 20 |
25878 | 1) Students synthesize their critical thinking, imaginative,
cooperative, and empathetic abilities as whole persons in order to
contextualize knowledge, interpret and communicate meaning, and cultivate their capacity for personal, as well as social change. 2) Evaluate the impact of other cultures on Greek society. 3) Demonstrate how Greek culture has influenced the world. |
2021-2022<= /td> | Fall | Online wit= h at least som | Other | The SLO as= sessment wa | 19 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | Through the assignment, the majority of students demonstrate= d an informed understanding of Plato’s rationalist approach to both truth and morality, as well as Aristotle’s more complex ethical idea that moral vir= tues are only developed through exercising them. Additionally, the assignment required students to use critical thinking to assesses the similarities and differences between the two thinkers. This assessment illust= rated the effectiveness of utilizing in-class writing assignments to foster a greater depth of understanding and intellectual engagement with the course material. By contextualizing their knowledge, students demonstrated clear interpretive and analytical skills, both indispensable for appreciating the Greek philosophical traditional and its subsequent impact on western culture. <= /span> | Ongoing professional developmen= t to continue improving skills. |
6/30/23 15:43:59 | Social Sci= ences and Hum | Political = Science | Poli 1-04E= Y and Poli 1-0 | 42057 and = 47099 | SLO 1: Students will evaluate how political decisions are sh=
aped
by institutions and processes. SLO 2: Students will assess the impact of political decisions on individuals and groups. SLO 3: Students will demonstrate the capacity to effectively participat= e in the political process. |
2022-2023<= /td> | Spring | Hybrid (so= me Face-to-Fa | Exam – Cou= rse Test/Qui | The last q= uestion on thei | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | [This google form requires numerical values for 11-15 and I =
was
unable to provide values for both sections so I present it here for future
reference.] In Poli 1-04EY (CRN =3D 42057), 17 of 23 students chose d (74%); 3 chos= e a and b; 1 chose a and c; 2 chose b; and 1 chose c. 74% of the class (n=3D24) thought it successfully advanced the SLOs for= the course. One student wrote: "This has helped me to understand the political process greatly and all around. Coming into this class, I was pretty unfamiliar with the impact of that we can have on political decision maki= ng process as citizens. I'm definitely more informed on how I can keep myself knowledgeable of what is occurring politically on a local, state, and national level and how I can involve myself more in the process." Another student wrote: "All of the above. B resonates with me the most, since this class illustrated each step of the political system and showed how people of all classes and groups are impacted by every aspect. Thank you professor!" In Poli 1-02EY (CRN =3D 47099), 13 of 18 students chose d (72%); 2 chos= e a and b; 1 chose a; and 1 chose c [one student missed the final exam]. One student wrote: "D because this class has open a bigger picture= of the political system as a whole for me." |
I was glad to see large majorit=
ies
of students in both sections described the class as advancing all three of
the course SLOs. That said, I was surprised to see how many students chose
one or two other letters (i.e., a and b, a and c; b; c). I will continue to work on ways to convey all three SLOs for the class. Moreover, I will in future develop a scale response that enables students= to evaluate how well each SLO was advanced, and provide them an opportunity = to share ideas/feedback on what worked and what might better work to advance that particular SLO. |
7/6/23 13:03:40 | Social Sciences and Hum | Psychology | PSYC D010G01 | 01824 | Demonstrating an understanding = of how theories support children's optimal development. | 2022-2023 | Spring | Face-to-Face | Project | Research one of the foll | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Developmental theorists use the=
ir
research to generate philosophies on children’s development. They organize
and interpret data based on a scheme to develop their theory. A theory re=
fers
to a systematic statement of principles related to observed phenomena and
their relationship to each other. A theory of child development looks at =
the
children's growth and behavior and interprets it. It suggests elements in=
the
child's genetic makeup and the environmental conditions that influence
development and behavior and how these elements are related. Many
developmental theories offer insights about how the performance of
individuals is stimulated, sustained, directed, and encouraged. Psycholog=
ists
have established several developmental theories. Many different competing
theories exist, some dealing with only limited domains of development, and
are continuously revised. This article describes the developmental theori=
es
and their founders who have had the greatest influence on the fields of c=
hild
development, early childhood education, and care. The following sections
discuss some influences on the individuals’ development, such as theories,
theorists, theoretical conceptions, and specific principles. It focuses on
five theories that have had the most impact: maturations, constructivist,
behavioral, psychoanalytic, and ecological. Each theory offers
interpretations on the meaning of children's development and behavior.
Although the theories are clustered collectively into schools of thought,
they differ within each school. Saracho, O.N. Theories of Child Development and Their Impact on Early Childhood Education and Care. Early Childhood Educ J 51, 15–30 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-021-01271-5 Students spend time researching, reflecting, working with peer groups, = and are asked to make choices on what they "believe" influences hum= an development. Students change over the course of a quarter as they learn t= he "influences" on development, and how we apply them to practice. It's exciting to watch this change! |
Future action will include stud= ying "theory" in the "field." Having students spend time o= n a child development campus, making observations, and identifying stages, id= eas, and perspectives, using the "major" theory approaches. |