PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
M.S. in Education
with a Major in Reading
Degree Program Name
Fall 2004
Assessment
Period Covered Date
Created Enter
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Finalized
February
8, 2005
Dr. Cathy Guerra Sakta
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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 an 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 the system, educators will be
prepared to provide learner-centered instructional experiences that promote
excellence and equity for all students in the field
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1. Students completing the Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of the principles of instruction surrounding successful reading programs.
2. Students completing the Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of principles of assessment to meet the needs of diverse learners in successful reading programs.
3. Students completing the Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of principles of leadership necessary for developing successful reading programs
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
M.S. in Education
with a Major in Reading
Degree Program Name
Fall 2004
Assessment Period Covered
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Students completing the Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of the principles of instruction surrounding successful reading programs.
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
Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of
principles of instruction surrounding successful reading programs by responding
to questions asked by three faculty members regarding the following topics,
with a score of at least 2 out of 3 on a rubric: (1) components of literacy
that help to facilitate instruction; (2) resources designed to facilitate
reading instruction; and (3) procedures designed to facilitate reading
instruction.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
There is no data
to report, since no student completed the MS in Reading during the Fall 2004
term.
1a. Use of
Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Not applicable,
since there are no data to report 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 Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of principles of instruction surrounding
successful reading programs by explaining how relevant principles 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.
1b. Summary
of Assessment Data Collected:
There is no data to
report, since no student completed the MS in Reading during the Fall 2004 term.
1b. Use of
Results to Improve Instructional Program:
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
M.S. in Education with a Major in Reading
Degree Program Name
Fall 2004
Assessment
Period Covered
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
Students completing the Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of principles of assessment to meet the needs of diverse learners in successful reading programs.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome
Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
During their
oral comprehensive examination, students seeking the Master of Science in
Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of
principles of assessment to meet the needs of diverse learners in successful
reading programs by responding to questions asked by three faculty members
regarding the following topics and will achieve a score of at least 2 out
of 3 on a rubric: (1) oral language; (2) phonological awareness; (3)
alphabetic principle; (4) word identification; (5) reading fluency; (6) reading
comprehension; (7) vocabulary; and (8) written language.
2a. Summary
of Assessment Data Collected:
There is no data to
report, since no student completed the MS in Reading during the Fall 2004 term.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Not applicable, since there are no data to report at this time.
Second
Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success: During their thesis or professional paper
defense, students seeking the Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate the understanding of principles of assessment to meet the needs
of diverse learners in successful reading programs by explaining how relevant
principles have been incorporated into their thesis or professional paper. The
following sections must be addressed and a score of at least 3 out of 4 achieved
on the rubric: (1) Introduction (research problem or question, purpose,
statement of problem, significance); (2) discussion of relevant research
reviewed; (3) methodology and results (thesis only); (4) conclusions reached
accompanied by appropriate rationale; and (5) limitations and recommendations.
2b. Summary
of Assessment Data Collected:
There is no data to
report, since no student completed the MS in Reading during the Fall 2004 term.
2b. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Not applicable,
since there are no data to report at this time.
PROGRAM ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
M.S. in Education
with a Major in Reading
Degree Program Name
Fall 2004
Assessment Period Covered
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome: Students completing the Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of principles of leadership necessary for developing successful reading 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
Education with a major in Reading will demonstrate their understanding of
professional knowledge required for effective leadership in successful reading
programs by responding to questions asked by three faculty members regarding
the following topics and will achieve a score of at least 2 out of 3 on a
rubric: (1) theoretical foundations of literacy; (2) research-based
reading/literacy curriculum; and (3) collaborating and communicating with
educational stakeholders.
3a. Summary
of Assessment Data Collected:
There is no data to
report, since no student completed the MS in Reading during the Fall 2004 term.
3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Not applicable, since there are no data to report at this time.
Second
Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
3b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success: During their enrollment in EDRD 5313
students seeking the Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading
will demonstrate their understanding of professional knowledge required for
effective leadership in successful reading programs by successfully designing
and implementing a parent training session to assist parents in supporting
their child’s reading development as evaluated by an average score of 4 out of
5 on a Likert-type scale survey completed by parent participants.
3b. Summary
of Assessment Data Collected:
There is no data to
report, since no student completed the MS in Reading during the Fall 2004 term.
3b. Use of
Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Not applicable, since there are no data to report at this time.