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Assessment Plan: |
Early Childhood Education |
Who: Burns/Carlisle |
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Assessment Plan year: |
2004-2008 |
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The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to meet the educational requirements for Child Development Associate (CDA), Group Leader, Infant/Toddler Nursery Supervisor, and Director certification. The student needs to consult with the ECE advisor for the specific requirements of the state and national issued certificates. Laboratory classes will enable the student to gain experience working with professionals in approved licensed childcare facilities in the community. |
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TSJC
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Program
Goal / Objective |
Assessment
Instrument, Rubric |
Data
Collection: Population and Timing |
Goals
for this assessment |
Mechanics
and Reporting |
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Acquire the occupational/technical knowledge and skills which will permit them to enter the work force as well-prepared employees |
To produce graduates who are able to either enter the job force in the field of early childhood care and education or continue on for a higher degree |
VE 135 survey |
Every Spring the previous year’s graduates are contacted |
70% placement in the work force within 1 year, obtain one credential or certification |
VE-135 data from students and distributed to program heads Available online |
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To acquire the ability to think critically, communicate effectively and problem solve.
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Collect, analyze and present lab and/or practicum data in specific report format and on examinations |
All ECE classes have critical thinking communication and problem solving woven into the curriculum |
80% of the students will achieve grades of 70% or higher. |
All instructors will use common rubric to score his/her own students’ reports. All ECE faculty will meet in Spring 2005 to discuss results and write synopsis report with recommendations |
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Demonstrate competency in areas required for the profession |
Produce case studies, observations, lesson plans and sample curriculum |
Grading of projects on a 1-100 point scale |
Students taking all ECE courses |
80% of students will achieve competency as measured by grades of 70% or higher, given on a 1-100 point scale |
Grade assessment by individual instructors based on common 1-100 point scale |