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Join the discussion on the development and implementation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) at Sacramento City College. Facilitated by Alan Keys and the SLO advisory group, this session focuses on what students should know and be able to do upon completing their courses and programs. Key topics include the status of SLO development, faculty engagement, and the integration of GELOs (General Education Learning Outcomes) within accreditation standards. Together, we will explore how to create a productive, ethical, and well-rounded educational experience for our students.
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General Education Learning Outcomes: Campus Discussion on Development & Process Sacramento City College LR 105 – 2:00-3:30 April 4th, 2006 Facilitators: Alan Keys, Faculty Research Coordinator & Members of the SCC SLO advisory group of the Curriculum GE subcommittee
Whatis a Student Learning Outcome? Student learning outcomes (SLOs) can be categorized in terms of… What students should know, and/or be able to do… …when they have completed a course, program, student service intervention, certificate, or degree.
Status of SLO development at SCC • Course SLO development (facilitated via curriculum & Prof. development) • Program Learning Outcome development progressing rapidly • Faculty engagement across college • SLO advisory group efforts • SLO Statement of Philosophy, ProLO workshops, SLO website resources • Individual faculty projects • Student Service connections (Counseling; DSPS)
GELO development: Why now? • Curriculum, Articulation and Accreditation • Clarification of Title 5 GE requirements • Articulation of graduation requirements with transfer institution SLO expectations • New Accreditation standards focus on SLOs
GELO Development Breakout “Upon graduation, our students will be able to…”
GELO Development Breakout –Considerations • Focus on degree-earners • Encompass variety of degrees (General AA & AS, specific instructional & vocational-specific degrees, transfer & terminal) • Expect varying levels of GELO achievement (Effect of various personal and academic factors)
GELO Examples from other CCs • ARC – Title V • Riverside Community College – Title V + accreditation recommendations • Cabrillo College – Some Title V + core competencies • LACC – Title V +++++++
Accreditation Standard 2 (A3) General education has comprehensive learning outcomes for the students who complete it, including the following: a. An understanding of the basic content and methodology of the major areas of knowledge: areas include the humanities and fine arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences.
More on Standard 2 (A3) b. A capability to be a productive individual and life long learner: skills include oral and written communication, information competency, computer literacy, scientific and quantitative reasoning, critical analysis/logical thinking, and the ability to acquire knowledge through a variety of means.
More on Standard 2 (A3) c. A recognition of what it means to be an ethical human being and effective citizen: qualities include an appreciation of ethical principles; civility and interpersonal skills; respect for cultural diversity; historical and aesthetic sensitivity; and the willingness to assume civic, political, and social responsibilities locally, nationally, and globally.
Possible Next Steps for GELO Development • Create an open and transparent process • Form task groups for proposed GE areas • Include discipline faculty, GE subcommittee, and SLO advisory group members • Consider implementation issues
Proposed timeline • Spring ’06 • Identify areas, submit campus issue on process, & form groups • Fall ’06 • Present plan at Flex • Develop drafts, obtain feedback and finalize GELOs • Spring ’07 • Discuss implementation issues • Obtain feedback • Submit campus issue on final product and implementation
Close the Loop • Use GELO development to inform curriculum and program design • Make GELO assessment both formative and summative with the focus on students • Share insights and collaborate
