Holistic Assessment Framework for General Education Program Review

An assessment framework was developed and implemented for UCLA's science general education (GE) program that combined overall program goals, individual course improvement, and faculty engagement. Specifically, the framework targeted (a) developing institutional goals for GE courses, (b) ensurin...

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Published inThe Journal of general education (University Park, Pa.) Vol. 70; no. 1-2; pp. 85 - 110
Main Authors Ramachandran, Roshini, Jacobs, Molly S, Lavine, Adrienne S, Levis-Fitzgerald, Marc
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pennsylvania State University Press 06.07.2023
Subjects
Alignment (Education)
Faculty Development
General Education
Goal Orientation
Holistic Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Science Education
Student Experience
California (Los Angeles)
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Summary:An assessment framework was developed and implemented for UCLA's science general education (GE) program that combined overall program goals, individual course improvement, and faculty engagement. Specifically, the framework targeted (a) developing institutional goals for GE courses, (b) ensuring alignment of individual course learning outcomes with institutional goals, (c) exploring the student experience during GE courses, and (d) engaging faculty to understand the classroom experience. Using the methods detailed, information was gathered regarding student learning experiences, scientific skill/literacy level, and attitudes toward science after completing the GE course. Furthermore, this process also facilitated faculty involvement in the assessment and an improved awareness about course pedagogy. This framework can be applied to assess other general education programs (diversity, writing, etc.) or even individual departmental science programs.
ISSN:0021-3667
DOI:10.5325/jgeneeduc.70.1-2.0085