Enhance the quality and effectiveness of the academic programs
Objective
International Reading Association Standards
Candidates Will Demonstrate Proficiencies Of The International Reading Association Standards
Indicator
Portfolio Rubric
Candidates create a portfolio that demonstrates their proficiency in each standard through work samples and reflection as related to the IRA rubric. See attached rubric.
Criterion
Candidate Scores
The reading faculty divide the standards among them (two faculty members per standard) to score the portfolios. Candidates must score 85% or better. We are eager to determine if the revised rubric better delineates last year’s weaker standard, Professional Learning and Leadership.
Finding
Portfolio Assessment
All candidates mastered the IRA Standards at 85% or better as indicated on the Portfolio Rubric.
Action
Portfolio Assessment
The Portfolio Rubric will be changed to more accurately reflect the requirements of the new online portfolio. We will change the criteria to "All students will score at least a 1' (acceptable) on all standards."
Goal
Diagnostic Assessment
Diagnostic assessment includes knowledge of an appropriate array of diagnostic assessment tools for measuring progress in reading areas with sound justification for assessment instruments.
Objective
Instruction Based On Assessment Data
Students Will Demonstrate Proficiency In Instruction Based On Assessment Data
Indicator
Case Study Analysis
Candidates will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and instruction in their case study report as indicated by the Case Study Rubric. This rubric was developed by the reading faculty to evaluate students' ability to assess, plan instruction and deliver instruction. This rubric is based on the International Reading Association standards. See attached rubric. Performance on the Case Study will be evaluated by instructors for READ 5307 and READ 5308.
Criterion
Case Study Analysis
Candidates will score 85% or better in the Case Study Analysis, demonstrating that they have met or exceeded standards on the rubric.
Finding
Case Study Rubric
All candidates scored 85% or better on the Case Study Analysis.
Action
Case Study Rubric
We will change the Case Study Rubric to be consistent with the online Portfolio rubric so that candidates are evaluated on a score of "O' - unacceptable, "1" - acceptable, and "2" - target.