ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (MS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
October 25, 2003
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 Master of Science in Curriculum
and Instruction will demonstrate their understanding of instructional
program design.
2. Students completing the Master of Science in Curriculum and
Instruction will demonstrate their understanding of the instructional
strategies and resources necessary to successfully implement an instructional
program.
3. Students completing the Master of Science in Curriculum and
Instruction will demonstrate their understanding of principles for assessing
instructional programs.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (MS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
October 25, 2003
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 Master of Science in Curriculum and
Instruction will demonstrate their understanding of instructional program
design.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
During their Oral Comprehensive Examination, students seeking the
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction will demonstrate their
understanding of instructional program design by responding to questions
asked by three faculty members and will achieve a minimum score of 2
out of a possible 3 on a rubric.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Because no one scheduled an oral comprehensive for Fall 2003,
there are no data to report.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because no data were available, the faculty cannot make recommendations
for changes at this time.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
During their thesis or Professional Paper defense, students seeking
the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction will explain how
relevant principles of instruction program design have been incorporated
into their thesis or professional
paper. Students will be expected to achieve a score of at least 3 out
of 4 on a rubric. Aspects to be addressed include: (1) Introduction (including
statement of purpose, research problem, research question(s), significance
of study); (2) Discussion of relevant research reviewed; (3) Methodology
and results (thesis only); (4) Conclusions reached , accompanied by appropriate
rationale; and (5) Limitations and recommendations.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Because no one scheduled an oral comprehensive for Fall 2003,
there are no data to report.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because no data were available, the faculty cannot make recommendations
for changes at this time.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (MS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
October 25, 2003
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. Intended
outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome
number entered in the blank spaces.
2. Students completing the Master of Science in Curriculum and
Instruction will demonstrate their understanding of the instructional
strategies and resources necessary to successfully implement an instructional
program.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students seeking the Master of Science in Curriculum
and Instruction will demonstrate their understanding of instructional
strategies and resources necessary to successfully implement an instructional
program by responding to questions asked by three faculty members and
will achieve a minimum score of 2 out of a possible 3 on a rubric.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Because no one scheduled an oral comprehensive for Fall 2003, there
are no data to report.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because no data were available, the faculty cannot make recommendations
for changes at this time.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
As part of their oral exam, students will present resources and strategies
for implementing a selected program and will achieve a minimum score
of 3 out of a possible 4 as judged by a committee of at least 3 faculty
using a rubric designed for this purpose.
2b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
No data can be reported, since no one participated in the oral
comprehensive examination in an effort to obtain a Master of Science
in Education Degree with a major in Curriculum & Instruction
during the Fall 2003 term.
2b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
No recommendations at this time.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (MS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
October 25, 2003
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. Intended
outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended
outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
3. Students completing the Master of Science in Curriculum and
Instruction will demonstrate their understanding of principles for assessing
instructional programs.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
During their Oral Comprehensive Examination, students seeking the
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction will demonstrate their
understanding of principles for assessing instructional programs by responding
to questions asked by three faculty members and will achieve a minimum
score of 2 out of a possible 4 on a rubric.
3a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Because no one scheduled an oral comprehensive for Fall 2003,
there are no data to report.
3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because no data were available, the faculty cannot make recommendations
for changes at this time.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
As part of their oral exam, students will explain the assessment
that will be incorporated into their selected instructional program and
will achieve a minimum score of 3 out of a possible 4 as judged by a
committee of at least 3 faculty using a rubric designed for this purpose.
3b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Because no one scheduled an oral comprehensive for Fall 2003, there
are no data to report.
3b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because no data were available, the faculty cannot make recommendations
for changes at this time.
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