OATdb Archive

2007 - 2008

Library Science MLS

Goal
TExES
To prepare competent professional personnel for public schools.

Objective
TExES
To achieve a 90% pass rate for students taking TExES test.

Indicator
TExES
Results of the student scores will show the pass rate for each testing period

Criterion
TExES
Students taking the test must have a 90% pass rate to indicate successful mastery of the field.

Finding
TExES Scores
As of July 2008 100% pass rate.

Action
TExES
Offer review sessions for students prior to all testing dates.

Goal
Review Syllabi
To review all syllabi.

Objective
Review Syllabi
To align all syllabi to meet NCATE's standards.

Indicator
Review Syllabi
To review each syllabi to meet standards set forth in the new NCATE standards.

Criterion
Review Syllabi
Syllabi are approved by the NCATE spa as meeting acceptable standards.

Finding
Review Syllabi
Syllabi were successfully reviewed and updated.

Action
Review Syllabi
Continue to align syllabi with AASL Standards.

Goal
Portfolio
To prepare students for completing the final assessment portfolio for the MLS.

Objective
Portfolio
To achieve either acceptable or target on the final assessment portfolio for all students

Indicator
Portfolio
The student must meet acceptable or target evaluations of their final assessment portfolio.

Criterion
Portfolio
All students will obtain acceptable or target on the final assessment portfolio assessment.

Finding
Portfolio
All but one student passed portfolio as of August 2008 .

Action
Portfolio
One student whose portfolio did not pass will complete the task in Fall 08. In addition, the department will develop rubric for portfolio assessments.


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