Assessment Plan:

Gunsmithing

Who:  Gipson, Nolan, Hofmeister

 

Assessment Plan year:

2004-2005

 

 

TSJC Mission Linkage

Program Goal / Objective

 

Assessment Instrument, Rubric

Data Collection: Population and Timing

Goals for this assessment

Mechanics

Acquire the occupational/technical knowledge and skills which will permit them to enter the work force as well-prepared employees

Graduates will get jobs in Gunsmithing or related area

VE-135 survey

Every Spring the previous year's graduates are contacted

70% get jobs in Gunsmithing or related field within 1 year or continue their education

Each instructor develops VE-135 data from students.  This data is also sent to the state

Ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve problems

Collect, analyze, and present data in specific report format

Research Paper

Rubric (0-100 pt holistic scale)

All students in GUS 114 and 118

All > 80 pts

All instructors will develop scores for his/her own classes.  All Gunsmithing faculty will meet in Spring 2005 to discuss results and write a synopsis report with recommendations.

-Perform specific tasks for specific jobs or for clusters of related jobs

-Understand the theory in an area of technical specialty

-Demonstrate the practical applications of theory in the technical specialty

Demonstrate proficiency in  the skills required to be a successful gunsmith in business

Post-Test and

Capstone Practical Examination

All students in Gunsmithing capstone course GUS 204

>70% skill levels attained

All instructors will develop scores for his/her own classes.  All Gunsmithing faculty will meet in Spring 2005 to discuss results and write a synopsis report with recommendations