Assess Academic Programs HE

by Mary J. Allen

Book Overview

Higher education professionals have moved from teaching- to learning-centered models for designing and assessing courses and curricula. Faculty work collaboratively to identify learning objectives and assessment strategies, set standards, design effective curricula and courses, assess the impact of their efforts on student learning, reflect on results, and implement appropriate changes to increase student learning. Assessment is an integral component...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1882982673
• ISBN13: 9781882982677
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Solid handbook on assessment

This book covers all the fundamentals of program assessment, including philosophy, strategies, and all the possibilities and pitfalls when trying to close the program improvement cycle on college campuses. Recommended for any college faculty member, department or division chair, or administrator who wants an economical outline of what to do to put in place and document efforts to assess and/or improve program outcomes. Purchase a copy for your assessment folks, or for faculty who will lead in this important aspect of program improvement, or for accreditation reporting. Top quality manual.

Solid introduction

Allen's text is a solid introduction to program assessment. She has very straightforward explanations and descriptions that can be used to assist you in developing an assessment program.