Capturing, Analyzing, and Ethical Reporting of Assessment Results
Measuring student achievement for the purpose of certifying development is often considered a primary purpose of the assessment of student learning, but enhancing program effectiveness is of equal importance. “Closing the Loop” refers to the final step in the assessment process and leads to program improvement with the intent of enhancing the future learning experience. While “closing the loop” might seem to be a natural outcome given the cyclical nature of the evaluation process, advancing the process from a reporting system to an agent for improvement might be something of a challenge for some academic programs. “Closing the assessment loop” may very well require a paradigm shift as faculty must be receptive to results that might suggest students have not achieved the desired outcomes.
For this Discussion, please share the approach that you will take to “close the loop” in the assessment plan that you have been developing for your Assessment Planning Portfolio. Specifically, please address the following items: