ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education
(MS-Ed)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 11, 2004
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 for educators a comprehensive and coherent
professional development system that links all aspects of the educational
profession. Through educational experiences provided by this system,
educators will be prepared to provide learner-centered instructional
experiences that promote excellence and equity for all students in
the field.
Intended Administrative Objectives:
1. Students completing the Early Childhood Education Masters
Program will demonstrate the ability to review and critique professional
literature orally.
2. Students completing the Early Childhood Education Masters
Program will demonstrate the ability to review and critique professional
literature in writing.
3. Students completing the Early Childhood Education Masters
Program will demonstrate leadership in early childhood settings.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education (MS-Ed)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 11, 2004
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 Early Childhood Education Masters
Program will demonstrate the ability to review and critique professional
literature orally.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students will demonstrate the ability to review and critique professional
literature in early childhood education in their oral defense of thesis
or professional paper as determined by the graduate committee.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Students demonstrated competence in this objective by successfully
defending their thesis or professional papers as determined by their
graduate committees. On being asked, members of thesis or professional
paper committees recognize that students need help with writing skills.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Graduate instructors in the early childhood education program
need to continue writing assignments and required research papers.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education (MS-Ed)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 11, 2004
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 Early Childhood Education Masters
Program will demonstrate the ability to review and critique professional
literature in writing.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students will demonstrate the ability to review and critique professional
literature in early childhood education in the thesis or professional
paper as determined by the graduate committee.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Each student wrote a thesis or professional paper, which included
a review of the literature and synthesis of this information within
the paper. The respective graduate committees approved the papers.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Review of model papers demonstrating
skills in critiquing literature and summarizing information will
be included in Thesis course..
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education (MS-Ed)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 11, 2004
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 Early Childhood Education Masters
Program will demonstrate leadership in early childhood settings.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
A sample of students will complete a self-report survey on the leadership
activities they have engaged in after graduation (for example: mentoring,
participation in professional organizations, staff development, etc.)
3a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
Because the number of students in this program is very limited, only
one student was interviewed concerning leadership activities. This student
reported that as an instructor in a community college, she is now able
to teach academic classes as opposed to the vocational early childhood
courses in the past. She is involved in research projects on language
development as well as brain development. She is also assuming leadership
in training for the Child Development Associate credential. She believes
that because of her own positive experiences in the field, the program
might be strengthened by including more field experiences in the grogram
and particularly training in working with parents and working one to
one with administrators.
3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
The information from this student will be used to strengthen
the instruction particularly in the practicum and Issues in Early
Childhood Education courses.
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