For Better or for Worse: Using an Objective Program Assessment Measure to Enhance an Undergraduate Psychology Program

Autor/inn/en	Dolinsky, Beverly; Kelley, John M.
Titel	For Better or for Worse: Using an Objective Program Assessment Measure to Enhance an Undergraduate Psychology Program
Quelle	In: Teaching of Psychology, 37 (2010) 4, S.252-256 (5 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0098-6283
Schlagwörter	Majors (Students); Grade Point Average; Field Tests; Credits; Psychology; Academic Achievement; Teaching Methods; Undergraduate Students; Comparative Analysis; Outcomes of Education; College Faculty; SAT (College Admission Test) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Praxisübung; Psychologie; Schulleistung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Fakultät
Abstract	We describe how an objective form of measurement can be used to promote curriculum review, resulting in enhancements to curriculum and pedagogy. During a 4-year period, senior psychology majors took the ETS Major Field Test, and we systematically compared these results to SAT scores, grade point averages, and credits completed. Although diligent, honest, and sometimes frustrating analysis of the comparative results of our students' performance was necessary, the positive outcomes included a more structured curriculum within the psychology major, increased collaboration among faculty, and enhanced student learning experiences. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10