ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science Degree in All Level Special Education (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
August 26, 2002
Date Submitted
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference:
Texas A&M International University, a Member of The Texas A&M
University System, is committed to the preparation of students for leadership
roles in their chosen profession and in increasingly complex, culturally
diverse state, national, and global society … Through instruction, faculty
and student research, and public service, Texas A&M International
University is a strategic point of delivery for well-defined programs
and services that improve the quality of life for citizens of the border
region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.
College/University Goal(s) Supported:
The mission of the College of Education at Texas A&M International
University is to provide a comprehensive and coherent professional development
system for educators that links all aspects of the educational profession.
Through educational experiences provided by the system, educators will
prepare to provide learner-centered instructional experiences that provide
excellence and equity for students in the field.
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1. Students completing the Special Education Program will
compare favorably statewide with their understanding of learners with
special needs.
2. Students completing the Special Education Program will compare
favorably statewide to other students in special education programs
in their understanding of working in a collaborative learning community.
3. Students completing the Special Education Program will demonstrate
the skills that implement effective, responsive instruction and assessment.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science Degree in All Level Special Education (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
August 26, 2002
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed.
The intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below
and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
1. Students completing the Special Education Program
will compare favorably statewide with their understanding of learners
with special needs.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
The students will successfully complete an Examination for the Certification
of Educators in Texas / Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (ExCET/
TExES) Review and earn a minimal of 80% on the ExCET/TExES Pretest in
Domain 1, Understanding Learners with Special Needs.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
None of the undergraduate students (N=3) scored 70+ on the ExCET/TExES
Pretest in Domain 1. The mean score of Domain I was 66.67.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Special education coursework needs to focus more on Domain 1, Understanding
Learners with Special Needs. Also, the special Education Department
needs to look at questions 19, 29, 33, 40, 43, and 49 on the Pretest.
None of the undergraduates correctly answered these questions.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
The average score of students completing the Special Education Program
will be 70% on the Examination for the Certification of Educators in
Texas (ExCET/TExES) in Domain 1, Understanding Learners with Special
Needs.
1b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Students will be taking the June 28, 2003 ExCET examination. No
data at this time.
1b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Students will be taking the June 28, 2003 ExCET examination. No
data at this time.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science Degree in All Level Special Education (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
August 26, 2002
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed.
The intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below
and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
2. Students completing the Special Education Program will compare
favorably statewide to other students in special education programs
in their understanding of working in a collaborative learning community.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
The students will successfully complete an ExCET/TExES Review and
earn a minimal of 80% on the ExCET/TExES Pretest in Domain 3, Working
in a Collaborative Learning Community.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
100% (N=3) of the undergraduate students scored +70% on the ExCET/TExES
Pretest in Domain 3. The mean score for Domain 3 was 94%.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
None at this time. May change when more students complete the program.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
The average score of students completing the Special Education Program
will score be least 70% on the Examination for the Certification of
Educators in Texas (ExCET/TExES) in Domain 3, Working in a Collaborative
Learning Community.
2b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Students will be taking the June 28, 2003 ExCET examination. No
data at this time.
2b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Students will be taking the June 28, 2003 ExCET examination. No
data at this time.
FOR
Bachelor of Science Degree in All Level Special Education (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
August 26, 2002
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed.
The intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below
and the intended outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
3. Students completing the Special Education Program will demonstrate
the skills that implement effective, responsive instruction and assessment.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Obtain and analyze data regarding the Field Performance Evaluation
to determine effectiveness of the Special Education Program.
3a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Not available at this time. Will request data at the beginning
of Summer Session I 2003.
3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
None at this time.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students completing the Special Education Program will provide evidence
of knowledge and performance in Special Education through a portfolio
defense using a common rubric. The evaluation criteria for the rubric
will be 70% of stated portfolio requirements.
3b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
100% (N=3) of undergraduate students scored a mean of 90% of stated
portfolio requirements; students earned a mean of 73.3% on the standard
questions on the rubric.
3b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Based on the standard questions, Special Education courses need
to focus on questions 5, 7, 10, 15. Question #5 of the standard questions
will be rewritten, and question #10 will be removed because it was vague.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
SOURCE |
LOCATION/Special Instructions |
Examination for the Certification
of Educators in Texas (ExCET) |
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Texas Examinations of Educator
Standards (TExES) |
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ExCET/TExES Review |
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ExCET/TExES Pretest |
|
Field Performance Evaluation |
|
common rubric (need proper
name of rubric?) |
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