ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education
(MS-Ed)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
October 31, 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 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
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
October 31, 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 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:
During Spring 2003, program faculty revamped all means of assessment
for implementation during Fall 2003.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because of Fall 2003 implementation, program faculty members
made no recommendations for alterations in degree program.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education
(MS-Ed)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
October 31, 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 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:
During Spring 2003, program faculty revamped all means of assessment
for implementation during Fall 2003.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because of Fall 2003 implementation, program faculty members
made no recommendations for alterations in degree program.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Master of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education
(MS-Ed)
Instructional Degree Program
Spring 2003
Assessment Period Covered
October 31, 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 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:
During Spring 2003, program faculty revamped all means of assessment
for implementation during Fall 2003.
3a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
Because of Fall 2003 implementation, program faculty members
made no recommendations for alterations in degree program.
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