Closing the loop 2005

Desired Outcome:

Aligning course and program goals with dispositions as well as knowledge and skills is important. Definitions for Core dispositions can be established so that a rubric can be refined, anchor targets developed and the format of a pilot instrument can be tested.

Data Collection:

• Six spring courses that span a typical program have been selected for a pilot study.
• The Professional Education Advisory Board pilot tested the rubric designed to assess dispositions by establishing case scenarios.
• The tested case scenarios will be used for training faculty and staff to improve inter-rater reliability.
• Faculty will evaluate each candidates in the six courses
• Students will self-assess in the curriculum and instruction and the internship seminar courses.

Interpretation of the Data:

• Results will be analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively for reliability and validity.

Changes to implement:

The results will be used to further refine the final rubric for use beginning fall semester 2005.