Speedy Gonzalez 09F TB
gus-105-001
Parts Projects, prog
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS IN PREVIOUS SEMESTERS BUT IS NOW LACKING DUE TO LOWER MACHINE SKILL LEVELS.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER DIFFICULTY AND A LESSER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MATH INVOLVED.
Changes:
STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT. INVOLVE STUDENTS IN MORE COMPLEX MACHINING PROJECTS.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD NO INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE NOT EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
12/22/2008 1:06:07 PM
Speedy Gonzalez 09F TB
gus-121-001
Parts Projects, prog
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS IN PREVIOUS SEMESTERS BUT IS NOW LACKING DUE TO LOWER MACHINE SKILL LEVELS.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MATH INVOLVED.
Changes:
STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT. INVOLVE STUDENTS IN MORE COMPLEX MACHINING PROJECTS.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD NO INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE NOT EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
12/22/2008 1:03:37 PM
Speedy Gonzalez 09F TB
gus-122-001
Parts Projects, prog
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS IN PREVIOUS SEMESTERS BUT IS NOW LACKING DUE TO LOWER MACHINE SKILL LEVELS.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MATH INVOLVED.
Changes:
STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT. INVOLVE STUDENTS IN MORE COMPLEX MACHINING PROJECTS.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD NO INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE NOT EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
12/22/2008 1:02:46 PM
Speedy Gonzalez 09F TB
gus-220-001
Parts Projects, prog
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD AN INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
12/22/2008 12:57:15 PM
Speedy Gonzalez 09F TB
gus-221-001
Parts Projects, prog
Analysis:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD AN INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
12/22/2008 12:54:55 PM
Speedy Gonzalez 09F TB
gus-251-001
Parts Projects, prog
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION AND A MUCH BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF PRECISION FIT AND FINISH
Changes:
CHALLENGE THE STUDENTS TO LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS AND TO INSTRUCT THEM HOW TO TAKE TOTAL CONTROL OF THEIR WORK, TO ACHIEVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD AN INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
12/22/2008 12:50:21 PM
Gipson 09F TI
GUS-248-001
Test Scores
Analysis:
Test scores are up from the past. This may be the due to the small class size? or?
Results:
Average Test Score 81.36%
This was a small class -- 3 students
Changes:
I hope to include more technology based resources in this course. Photo slide shows and video demonstrations perhaps
Continuance:
The core of the course will remain unchanged.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/21/2008 2:58:43 PM
Gipson 09F TI
GUS-101-001
Tests + lab project
Analysis:
This is the first time for this course to be offered.
Test scores above average and project scores in average range.
This data will be the baseline for this particular course offering
Results:
Average Test Score 81.66%
Average Pistol Project Score 76.31%
This was a large class 16 students
Changes:
I hope to include more technology based resources in this course. Photo slide shows and video demonstrations perhaps
Continuance:
The pistol project seems to be an excellent teaching tool. I believe it should be continued into the future
Results of Prior Assessment:
This was the first offering for this course
Date-Time:
12/21/2008 2:55:04 PM
Dave Nolan 09F TI
GUS-12X-0XX
Pre-Post Test
Analysis:
That the TSJC Gunsmithing department is meeting state level requirment for completion rates
Results:
Average Pre-test score of all who have taken it since August of 2001.
159 taken with and average score of 8.87%
Average Post-test score of all who where eligable to take since August of 2001.
83 taken with and average score of 71.87%
Out of the 159 students who have started the program since August 2001 128 where eligable for graduation. Of the 128 student, 82 successfully Completed the Department requirments for a completeion rate of 65%
Changes:
We have had problem getting our students to apply for graduation. In responce to this an application for graduation is a course requirment for the Comprehensive skills examination at the end of the gunsmithing program.
Continuance:
Lecture, discussion, show and tell items, hands on assignments.
Results of Prior Assessment:
The TSJC gunsmithing program has recently been through a program review process with a 5 year approval being granted by the state of Colorado. We will be implimenting appropriate change to course as the new course are implimented with the fall 2008 group of new students.
Date-Time:
12/18/2008 12:19:05 PM
Dave Nolan 09F TI
GUS-12X-001
Assigment & Tests
Analysis:
This was a very good semester with basically all good grades. Of the failing grades 4 out of the 5 where from one student who left school without following up on a discussion between her, myself and the Dean.
She had the opportunity to withdraw or recieve incompletes she just had to follow through and she neglected to do so.
Results:
22 A`s, 14 B`s, 8 C`s, 0 D`s, and 5 F`s.
Changes:
We have recentently gone through a program reveiw and approval process and 3 of my 9 course for the next semester (Gus 130, 131, and 134) are all effected so I will be focusing on them and their materials to bring them up to date.
Continuance:
Lecture, Discussions, Handout materials, Show and tell items, demonstrations and classroom assigments
Results of Prior Assessment:
I`ve been working over the last several years to try and keep students from falling behind in their classroom assignments leading to poor end results because of time constrants and I believe I am seeing the results from this managment.
Date-Time:
12/18/2008 11:20:48 AM
Speedy Gonzalez 08S TI
GUS-251-001
Parts Projects
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION AND A MUCH BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF PRECISION FIT AND FINISH
Changes:
CHALLENGE THE STUDENTS TO LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS AND TO INSTRUCT THEM HOW TO TAKE TOTAL CONTROL OF THEIR WORK, TO ACHIEVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD AN INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
5/13/2008 10:41:26 AM
Speedy Gonzalez 08S TI
GUS-221-001
Parts Projects
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD AN INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
5/13/2008 10:33:19 AM
Speedy Gonzalez 08S TI
GUS-220-001
Parts Projects
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD AN INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
5/13/2008 10:33:05 AM
Speedy Gonzalez 08S TI
GUS-122-001
Parts Projects
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD AN INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
5/13/2008 10:32:46 AM
Speedy Gonzalez 08S TI
GUS-121-001
Parts Projects
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREAT EASE AND PRECISION
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
THESE STUDENTS HAD AN INTRO TO MACHINE WORK IN GUS 115 AND ARE EXCELLING IN THEIR MACHINE TOOL PRACTICES AND PROJECTS. THERE MAY NEED TO BE SOME TYPE OF INTRO A BIT EARLIER?
Date-Time:
5/13/2008 10:31:52 AM
Speedy Gonzalez 08S TI
GUS-120-001
Parts Projects
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREAT EASE AND PRECISION
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW
Results of Prior Assessment:
STUDENTS ARE NO LONGER BEING INTRODUCE TO MACHINE SKILLS IN GUS 115 AND THEIR SKILL AT THE MACHINE IS SHOWN BY THEIR APPREHENSION.
Date-Time:
5/13/2008 10:29:16 AM
Gipson 08S TI
GUS-120-001
Test grades
Analysis:
Continued use of classroom technology is a significant benefit to students
Results:
Average test scores are 93% a continued increase from the past
Changes:
Next Fall this course will be discontinued and elements of its curriculum will be included in the new GUS 101 Introduction to Gunsmithing course
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/12/2008 10:45:17 AM
Gipson 08S TI
GUS-248-001
test scores
Analysis:
Test scores still average in the C range as in past semesters.
Results:
Average Test scores are 70.5% this semester.
Changes:
Next semester this course will be combined with GUS 249 as a Lecture/Lab class.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Combination of lab and theory starting next semester
Date-Time:
5/12/2008 10:41:39 AM
Dave Nolan 08S TI
GUS-23-001
Test and Lab project
Analysis:
Class was a good class who worked well along the way completeing assigments by posted deadlines.
Results:
Average Theory Grade was a B and the average lab grade was a B
Changes:
None at this time
Continuance:
Theory and discussion time, show and tells, domonstrations and hands on lab work.
Results of Prior Assessment:
This class was the start of posting expected completion dates for parts of the Lab project. Most of the students used really good time managment and met those posted dates allowing them time to finish their projects well above their past classes I have had with them. I will continue posting expected completion dates.
Date-Time:
5/12/2008 8:41:07 AM
Dave Nolan 08S TI
GUS-13x-001
Test and Lab project
Analysis:
This was a very average class.
Results:
Average theory grade was a B and the average Lab grade was a C
Changes:
None at this time
Continuance:
Theory and Discussion time, show and tells, demonstrations and hands on lab work
Results of Prior Assessment:
Posted expected completion dates for certain portions of the project helped this class maintain course work completion.
Date-Time:
5/12/2008 8:33:05 AM
Dave Nolan 08S TI
GUS-13x-001
Test, Lab Projects
Analysis:
Due to the nature of the semester long project it has always been hard to get students moving along at a pase that will allow them time to completethe course work as well as they could. I have been posting expected completion dates for certain part of the project on the board and this seams to help.
Results:
Average theory grade was a B and Average lab grade was a C with two students recieving Incomplets in lab due too medical reasons.
Changes:
None at this time
Continuance:
The class is based around theory and discussion time including show and tell items, demonstrations and practical application. All will be continued.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Posting completion dates for required work and grading periods seems to help some but not all. Since the class is based on one large project I can`t move a student along until he/she completes the previous tasks.
Date-Time:
5/12/2008 8:26:03 AM
Gipson 08F TI
GUS-248-001
Test Scores
Analysis:
Grades in this course historicaly seem to average in the upper "C" range. Perhaps average really is average.
Results:
Average project grades are 77% down from last semester, but directly in line with results from previous sememsters.
Changes:
In planning for our Program Review and Approval, we are planning to combine all of our seperate lecture and lab courses into lecture/lab courses. Beginning Fall 2008 this course will be combined with GUS 249.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
1/8/2008 4:56:44 PM
Gipson 08F TI
GUS-120-001
Student Projects
Analysis:
This was the best overall GUS 120 class I have had in recent memory. Their overall level of motivation and skill has been excellent. I am not sure if this is the result of a group dynamic or ???
Results:
Average project grades are 87% up from 77% last semester.
Changes:
Due to changes in teaching assignments this I will no longer teach this course.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
more clearly defined due dated for projects.
Date-Time:
1/8/2008 4:46:28 PM
Gipson 08F TI
GUS-118-001
test items
Analysis:
Improved classroom technology seems to be playing a positive role.
Results:
Average test scores are 90% -- a significant increase from recent semesters.
Changes:
None at present
Continuance:
Continued use of an improvements in classroom technology.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
1/8/2008 4:41:52 PM
Dave Nolan 08F TI
GUS-10X-001
Analysis:
We as a program are basicly on track with the types of skill being taught and are on track with industry needs.
Results:
Industry and student survey of skills taught within program
Changes:
1- Moving Instructors around in parts of program to make a better fit.
2- Change required project in Benchmetal class
Continuance:
We will continue being very much a hands on learning atmosphere with enough background knowledge to give the students the information they need to know to enter the field.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 12:00:08 PM
Dave Nolan 08F TI
GUS-131-001
Test and homework
Analysis:
This group was overall more interested in the discussed topics.
Results:
out of 6 students in the class the average fianl grade was a B
Changes:
None at this time
Continuance:
Using all available intructional techniques. Handouts, show and tell items, Discussions and demonstrations.
Results of Prior Assessment:
By asking students about a given topic at the beginning of a conversation generally made it obvius to the class how little they new about the given topic raising the overall emphasis on the topic for them to know it.
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 11:49:14 AM
Dave Nolan 08F TI
GUS-130-001
Test and Homework
Analysis:
This group was overall more interested in the discussed topics.
Results:
out of 6 students the average grade this term was a B
Changes:
None at this time
Continuance:
Using all available intructional techniques. Handouts, show and tell items, Discussions and demonstrations.
Results of Prior Assessment:
By asking students about a given topic at the beginning of a conversation generally made it obvius to the class how little they new about the given topic raising the overall emphasis on the topic for them to know it.
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 11:47:33 AM
Dave Nolan 08F TI
GUS-131-001
AssignedLab Projects
Analysis:
The students that recieved A`s all hit the required time lines for given tasks and their overall enthusiasm to do the project was much higher. Students that recieved the D`s did not hit the timlines as the semester went on and got further and further behind resulting in the lower grades.
Results:
This was a very small class of 5 people. a had 3 A`s and 2 D`s
Changes:
Try an help the students to not fall behind. More emphasis on timelines.
Continuance:
Giving good quality handout materials complete with operational processes to aid student in lab times.
Results of Prior Assessment:
In last years analysis of GUS 131 I wanted to try grading deadline of when certain parts of the project should be completed to complete the overall task to an accepted level of workmanship by the end of the semester. The three students that recieved A`s all hit the timelines and the two students that did not hit the timelines as instructed did not complete the required project. The results were consistant in all my classes. Those that fell behind the timeline did not do as well in the end.
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 11:42:17 AM
08F TI
GUS-251-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREAT EASE AND PRECISION
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 11:10:14 AM
08F TI
GUS-221-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION THAN LAST SEMESTER.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 11:04:42 AM
08F TI
GUS-220-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION THAN LAST SEMESTER.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 11:03:16 AM
08F TI
GUS-122-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION THAN LAST SEMESTER.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 11:01:52 AM
08F TI
GUS-121-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) HAS MUCH IMPROVED 2: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MACHINE PRACTICES EARLIER IN GUS-115 HELPED IMPROVE THE STUDENTS SKILLS THIS SEMESTER.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, WITH GREATER EASE AND PRECISION THAN LAST SEMESTER.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS SEEMS TO WORK OUT VERY WELL AND WILL CONTINUE FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 11:00:15 AM
GONZALEZ, SPEEDY 08F TI
GUS-115-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS STILL LACKED THE BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA) 2: BASIC PROBLEM SOLVING CONTINUES TO BE AN ISSUE (NO ABILITY TO LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS) 3: NO SELF CONFIDENCE, AND APPROACH TASKS APPREHENSION.
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS ASSIGNED TO THEM. MUCH EASIER THIS SEMESTER WITH THE JIGS & FIXTURES BUILT BY LAST SEMESTERS STUDENTS.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT. I WILL KEEP THIS COUSRE OF ACTION FOR ONE MORE SEMESTER.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG. THIS WORKS WELL AND I WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE MORE SEMESTER.
Results of Prior Assessment:
GIVE MORE HANDS ON TO ALLOW NEW STUDENTS TO FORM QUESTIONS IN THEORY CLASS.
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 10:54:28 AM
GONZALEZ, SPEEDY 08F TI
GUS-114-001
TEST ITEMS
Analysis:
SECOND SEMESTER TEACHING. THE SMALL STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO ENABLES ME TO HELP THE STUDENTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND APPLY THEIR THEORY TO THEIR LAB PRACTICES
Results:
AVERAGE GRADE FOR THE SEMESTER :96.3%
Changes:
CONTINUE TO UPGRADE PRINTED HANDOUTS AND INCORPORATE CAD/ CAM INTO THE CLASS.
Continuance:
THE CLASS ACTING AS AN ENGINNEERING & MANUFACTURING GROUP.
Results of Prior Assessment:
MORE IN DEPTH TEACHING OF CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE HAND AND ENGINEERING SKILLS
Date-Time:
12/17/2007 10:43:34 AM
Gipson, K 07S TI
GUS-248-001
Test Scores
Analysis:
The students seem to be doing very well. The lower scores from last sememster do indeed seem to reflect the lost class time due to the video project.
Results:
Avverage score were 81% this semester, up from the 75%-79% average of previous semesters.
Changes:
Continuance:
I will continue with the current methods and curriculum with the addition of more powerpoint type presentations as the on-campus technology allows.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/15/2007 11:07:15 AM
Gipson, K 07S TI
GUS-148-001
Test Scores
Analysis:
The students seem to be doing very well.
Results:
Avverage score were 82% this semester, down somewhat from a year ago, and up some from last semester.
Changes:
Continuance:
I will continue with the current methods and curriculum with the addition of more powerpoint type presentations as the oncampus technology allows.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/15/2007 11:02:37 AM
Gonzales, S 07S TI
GUS-221-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS LACKED THE BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA)
2: PROBLEM SOLVING (NO ABILITY TO LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS)
3: NO SELF CONFIDENCE
4: NO TEST TAKING SKILLS
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, THOUGH WITH A BIT OF DIFFICULTY.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/14/2007 11:25:00 AM
Gonzales, S 07S TI
GUS-220-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS LACKED THE BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA)
2: PROBLEM SOLVING (NO ABILITY TO LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS)
3: NO SELF CONFIDENCE
4: NO TEST TAKING SKILLS
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, THOUGH WITH A BIT OF DIFFICULTY.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPROVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG.
Results of Prior Assessment:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT.
Date-Time:
5/14/2007 11:22:04 AM
Gonzales, S 07S TI
GUS-122-001
PARTS PAROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS LACKED THE BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA)
2: PROBLEM SOLVING (NO ABILITY TO LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS)
3: NO SELF CONFIDENCE
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, THOUGH WITH A BIT OF DIFFICULTY.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPTOVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/14/2007 11:16:01 AM
Gonzales, S 07S TI
GUS-121-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS LACKED THE BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA)
2: PROBLEM SOLVING (NO ABILITY TO LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS)
3: NO SELF CONFIDENCE
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, THOUGH WITH A BIT OF DIFFICULTY.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPTOVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/14/2007 11:14:29 AM
Gonzales, S 07S TI
GUS-115-001
PARTS PROJECTS
Analysis:
1: STUDENTS LACKED THE BASIC GRASP OF MATH SKILLS (TRIG & ALGEBRA)
2: PROBLEM SOLVING (NO ABILITY TO LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS)
3: NO SELF CONFIDENCE
Results:
STUDENTS COMPLETED ALL PROJECTS, THOUGH WITH A BIT OF DIFFICULTY.
Changes:
NONE AT THIS TIME. STUDENTS GREW OVER THE SEMESTER AND SHOULD ONLY IMPROVE OVER THE NEXT FEW SEMESTERS TAUGHT.
Continuance:
ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO WORK AS A GROUP. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO DRAW ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ALLOW THEM TO VIEW EACH OTHERS FAILURES ALONG THE WAY AND IMPTOVE THEIR METHODS AS THE SEMESTER MOVES ALONG.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/14/2007 9:59:48 AM
Gonzales, S 07S TI
GUS-114-001
TEST ITEMS
Analysis:
FIRST SEMESTER TEACHING. NO PREVIOUS RECORD TO COMPARE TO.
Results:
AVERAGE GRADE FOR THE SEMESTER :91%
Changes:
INVOLVE THE CLASS IN MORE GROUP TYPE ENGINEERING MEETINGS DURING THE THEORY CLASSES TO PROMOTE HIGHER THOUGHT PROCESSES AND IDEA EXCHANGE PLUS INSTILL TEAM EFFORT. UPGRADE PRINTED HANDOUTS AND INCORPORATE POWER POINT INTO THE CLASS.
Continuance:
THE CLASS ACTING AS AN ENGINNEERING GROUP & MANUFACTURING CO.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/14/2007 9:44:34 AM
Nolan, D 07S TI
GUS-All-001
Post test
Analysis:
I believe we are doing fairly good job but believe we can also do better.
Results:
Out of the 101 students who entered the program with an average post test score of (7.3%) 62 students completed with an average (72%)and 4 students still enrolled in the program. We also have several stop outs for work needs and several students who have entered the Gunsmithing work force.
Changes:
With encouragment from administration we are taking an industry skill survey to be sure that what we are teaching is what we need to be teaching and are waiting the results.
Continuance:
All
Results of Prior Assessment:
We are waiting on the results of the survey.
Date-Time:
5/11/2007 4:37:43 PM
Nolan, D 07S TI
GUS-13X-001
Lab Projects
Analysis:
If C is truely average and I believe it is, thats exactly the results I had. I believe we need to leave room for those who want to shine, too shine but not impossible for all to pass. Those that recieved lower grades did it because they did not put in the full effort over the 15 weeks of class.
Results:
Out of my 3 coure lab classes I recieved what I think are positive results. 30 students with 2-A, 8-B, 14-C, 4-D, 2-F.
Changes:
The projects that I have are all big projects for the classes. I am going to impliment actually grading times through the semester to hopefully prevent anyone from getting to far behind because they don`t realize how tough it is to catch up at the end.
Continuance:
All my courses are tought with much handout material complete with step by step processes. Over the years I`ve recieve numerous compliments on the quality of the handouts along with the many show and tell items I use to teach the courses.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Over the last semesters I begain encouraging all students with verbal time lines (You should be to this step on your project by this time or you will not finish) but in the end I`m finding without placing a value (Grade) on that task it seems to go unheard by many. So as a result Iwill begin placing value as mentioned above.
Date-Time:
5/11/2007 4:09:31 PM
Nolan, D 07S TI
GUS-130-001
Tests and Homework
Analysis:
I really believe (From my conversations with the students) that it was just a young class that got caught up in to much fun.
Results:
There were 14 students in class and the overall age of this class was young (Probably 18 to 21 years of age. This class had the lowest results I think I ever had. 1-A, 3-B, 5-C, 1-D and 4-F. I believe through my conversations with the students that many spent little to no time studying test materials.
Changes:
I will put more enphisis on the need to know this information and that the homework assignments are important for there future ability to work in this field.
Continuance:
I give all my lecture materials in handout form with almost all test items towards the front of the handout with general information and procedures to the back. I also use a lot of show and tells during these lectures that support the handouts.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/11/2007 3:50:03 PM
Gipson, K 07S TI
GUS-148-001
Test Items
Analysis:
Test scores improved this semester
Results:
Average grade for this semester is 82%
Changes:
in the hope of improved classroom technology, I am going to make up more Power Point presentations and provide handout materials in a digital format along with printed handouts.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/11/2007 9:30:05 AM
Gipson, K 07S TI
GUS-120-001
Student Projects
Analysis:
Students seem to be a little lax in turning projects in on time
Results:
Average project grades are 77%
Changes:
I will institute a better system of project turn in dates and encourage students to get their work done early.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/11/2007 9:24:43 AM
Gipson, K 07S TI
GUS-118-001
test items
Analysis:
Test scores have declined the past two semesters compared to the two semesters previous.
Results:
average score for this semester is 80% same as last semester
Changes:
With the hope of improved classroom technology, I will develop more Power Point/slide show type class presentations.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Addition of Mauser course material seems to be a positive change
Date-Time:
5/11/2007 9:19:05 AM
Gipson, K 07F TI
GUS-GUS-001
test scores
Analysis:
We lost a full week of class this semester due to the filming of a gusmithing video for Brownells.
Results:
Average scores for this semester are 80% a decline of 10%
Changes:
No change at this time. Will reevaluate at end of next semester.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/11/2007 8:50:50 AM
Gipson, K 07F TI
GUS-118-001
test items
Analysis:
I am unsure if these results reflect a need for change or perhaps is a true evaluation of this group of students.
Results:
Average scores for this semester (74%) are down about 8% from last semester. There were two students who earned Fs due to lack of attendance or failure to complete their work.
Changes:
Continuance:
I will run the class in a similar manner next semseter and reevaluate the course then.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/11/2007 8:43:50 AM
Nolan, D 06S TI
GUS-232-001
Test, Quizes and Lab projects in GUS 233
Analysis:
By giving handouts with all the lecture notes on them makes the students complacent.
Results:
This being an advanced level class some students have struggle moving from a theory class to lab class and using the information that has been delivered in Theory in Lab if the content delivered wasn`t exactly like they are working on.
Changes:
I want to remove the core lecture material from the handouts leaving only topic headings in out-line form and allow the students to write down the information relating in their own handwriting.
Continuance:
Use of handouts for project progression, Show and tells, Overheads, Slides and Demonstrations have all worked well and I will continue using them.
Results of Prior Assessment:
None
Date-Time:
5/12/2006 3:29:01 PM
Nolan, D 06S TI
GUS-131-001
Class Projects
Analysis:
Every class is going to be different but I will continue to try and keep on this path. slightly lower but acceptable grades and higher levels of understanding is worth more than nicely completed projects with no knowledge of how you got there.
Results:
The class results have been looked at in two forms. Project results and class participation and interaction.
Fall 2005 = 3A`s, 4B`s, 2C`s, 2D`s, 1F
Spring 2006 = 2A`s, 2B`s, 6C`s, 1D
Basically High C is the average in both Classes fall being a little higher, but the spring class was really succesfull in getting them to work together and solve their problems before coming and getting the answer.
Changes:
None at this time
Continuance:
Use of handouts for project progression, Show and tells, Overheads, Slides and Demonstrations have all worked well and I will continue using them.
Results of Prior Assessment:
See above
Date-Time:
5/12/2006 3:14:46 PM
Gipson, K 06S TI
GUS-248-001
test scores
Analysis:
This consistant average test score is very interesting -- I am completely uncertain as to what it may mean.
Results:
Average test score is 79% -- the same as the past two semeesters
Changes:
Continuance:
I plan to continue with the new sequence in course material. It did not make a change in test scores, but it made the course flow much better.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/12/2006 9:10:46 AM
Gipson, K 06S TI
GUS-148-001
Test Scores
Analysis:
Student learning in improving
Results:
Average grade for student tests this semester is 88% this is up slightly from the 84% average from the previous two semesters.
Changes:
None at present
Continuance:
Having the students grade their own projects prior to turning them in has been a wonderful quality control tool and I will continue to use it.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/12/2006 9:05:21 AM
Gipson, K 06S TI
GUS-120-001
Student Projects
Analysis:
Things must be going pretty well on track
Results:
Average grade for student projects this semester is 84% interestingly enough this is the same as last semester.
Changes:
Continuance:
Having the students grade their own projects prior to turning them in has been a wonderful quality control tool and I will continue to use it.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/12/2006 8:55:18 AM
Gipson, K 06S TI
GUS-118-001
test items
Analysis:
The additional material on Mauser rifles may have added to the overall difficulty of the course.
Results:
This semester`s average test score was 80% this is in the mid range of the previous two semesters averages of 84% and 78%.
Changes:
Consider fine tuning the overall course content to accomodate the additional time and material required for the section on Mauser Rifles.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/12/2006 8:47:42 AM
Hofmeister, C 06F TI
GUS-221-001
project based
Analysis:
Getting better than average projects, Good, happy!
Results:
good overall projects, better than average
Changes:
more Handouts needed
Continuance:
revision of breeching handout working well.
Results of Prior Assessment:
more of the odd receivers barreled well, from refinement of handout material.
Date-Time:
1/9/2006 2:39:45 PM
Hofmeister, C 06F TI
GUS-220-001
project based
Analysis:
Planning work day for limited shop time has made for a more productive class period.
need more emphasis on getting the reading out of the book
Results:
Students used shop time better, new tool room guy excellent.
Need to get more projects completed by the end of class.
Changes:
Make students turn in most of there projects on the midterm class end date, to keep them headed twords completing their projects
Continuance:
good handouts and timing of class
Results of Prior Assessment:
improved timing and running of classes
Date-Time:
1/9/2006 2:16:04 PM
Hofmeister, C 06F TI
GUS-122-001
project based
Analysis:
Good class as a whole, some of the best barrels ever.
Better projects with nonmagnum chamberings
Results:
Very Good overall project.
Changes:
Good running class,
Needs some more reaming detail
Continuance:
Good, continue
Results of Prior Assessment:
Best barrels ever
Date-Time:
1/9/2006 11:46:54 AM
Hofmeister, C 06F TI
GUS-121-001
project based
Analysis:
Needs more, basic level operation demonstation
Results:
good overall projects,
Changes:
Add basic demonstration and detailed mill function use.
Continuance:
continue overall mill operation.
Results of Prior Assessment:
good projects overall
Date-Time:
1/9/2006 11:41:54 AM
Hofmeister, C 06F TI
GUS-115-001
Capstone project
Analysis:
Stressed deatils from finish requirements, showed better results
More students completed than ever before
Results:
Good overall projects, better than average,
Changes:
more specific handout material for parts fitting.
Continuance:
stress on finishing
Results of Prior Assessment:
Better than average overall finish on completed projects
Date-Time:
1/9/2006 10:59:46 AM
Hofmeister, C 06F TI
GUS-114-001
Test scores, 1 Research paper
Analysis:
continued use of specific handout material to reinforce lecture and demonstrations.
Results:
Very good papers, Overall test scores up, final better than average.
Changes:
More detailed handout material.
more demonstrations of specific tech. needed to improve finished projects
Continuance:
More spesific details for project parts
Results of Prior Assessment:
good results from added "finish detail stressed"
Date-Time:
1/9/2006 10:47:47 AM
Gipson, K 06F TI
GUS-120-001
Student project
Analysis:
Student learning is improving and is well within the acceptable range.
Results:
The average grade for student projects was 84%, somewhat higher than last year.
Changes:
Continuance:
I will continue to have students asses their own projects on the grading scale
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/16/2005 11:24:10 AM
Gipson, K 06F TI
GUS-248-001
Test Scores
Analysis:
Student learning is still within the acceptable range.
Results:
The average test score is 79%. Interestingly enough this is the same as last semester.
Changes:
I am thinking of changing the order in which some of the units of instruction are presented. This may allow better use of the time available for students to work on their lab projects.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/16/2005 11:05:12 AM
Gipson, K 06F TI
GUS-148-001
Test Scores
Analysis:
Even though the average test score is somwhat lower than last semester, student learning is still well within the acceptable range.
Results:
The average test score is 81%. This is down slightely from last semesters average of 86%.
Changes:
none at present.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/16/2005 11:02:40 AM
Gipson, K 06F TI
GUS-118-001
test items
Analysis:
It appears that class size has a definate impact on student learning.
Results:
The average test score this semester was 84%. This is a nice improvement from last semester`s average of 78%.
Changes:
We are going to include a section on Mauser Rifles in this course. This material was previously covered in GUS130.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/16/2005 10:54:01 AM
Nolan, D 06F TI
GUS-All-001
Post Test results
Analysis:
Changes in the program sequence. has led to a better post test score of graduating classes
Results:
Data collect of graduating classes since may 03 overall has been approx 71% post test score with a most recent score of 80%
Changes:
Nothing at present. We are just trying to let the program settle into itself for now.
Continuance:
Handouts, Show and tell, Slides, Demonstration, Lecture
Results of Prior Assessment:
Nothing recent
Date-Time:
12/16/2005 10:16:31 AM
Nolan, D 06F TI
GUS-13x-001
Test, Quizes and homework assignments
Analysis:
Generally things are in good order but I have a littel touble getting students to listen or pay during theory conversations because they get a handout.
Results:
I`ve allway`s had fairly good theory results and never actually tallied it up.
Changes:
I`m going to change the handouts so they have the lab procedures but not the theory lecture notes. So students will hopfully engage the conversation more. I know I will have to slow things down to give the students the time to get all the info down but hopefully it will help them actually obsorb it more.
Continuance:
Show and tells, slides, Overheads, and demonstrations
Results of Prior Assessment:
None
Date-Time:
12/16/2005 10:00:47 AM
Nolan, D 06F TI
GUS-131-001
Class Project
Analysis:
The students that actually ingaged the class and the project recieved C`s or better. I had 3 students who all lived together and just did not ingage the project or the class so their grades reflected this.
Results:
3-A`s, 4-B`s, 2-C`s, 2-D`s, 1-F
Changes:
Nothing in this lab class at this time. I will evaluate last semesters changes after one more semester.
Continuance:
Use of Handouts for project step by step progression, Show and tells, Overheads, Slides, and Demonstrations have all worked well and I will continue using.
Results of Prior Assessment:
At the end of last semester I suggested trying lab partners so students would have someone to work with on the project. I will continue this before making a conclusion as to weather this is working or not.
Date-Time:
12/16/2005 9:15:14 AM
Hofmeister, C 05S TI
GUS-221-001
project based
Analysis:
better use of shop time is needed for students (new toolroom guy needed)and more clear use of shop time.
Results:
good overall projects, some students needed more time to complete main project.
Changes:
stress use of shop time! do not use lab time for drawing tools and projects.
Continuance:
continuation of normal, plus refine demonstration materials
Results of Prior Assessment:
good projects from extra detail on specific barrel fitting aspects
Date-Time:
5/19/2005 11:29:33 AM
Hofmeister, C 05S TI
GUS-220-001
project based
Analysis:
better use of shop time is needed for students (new toolroom guy needed)
Results:
very good overall projects, specific class is slow on projects and machine shop time is of a finite time.
Changes:
new tool room guy here!
Continuance:
continuation of normal, plus refine demonstration materials
Results of Prior Assessment:
good projects from extra detail on specific machine shop tech.
Date-Time:
5/19/2005 11:26:08 AM
Hofmeister, C 05S TI
GUS-121-001
project based
Analysis:
problems with the specific magnum calibers for conversion not good
for the project as a whole
Results:
very good overall projects
Changes:
curtial the magnum addicts and the caliber lists
Continuance:
continuation of normal, plus refine demonstration materials
Results of Prior Assessment:
good return on projects ready for the stock making class
Date-Time:
5/19/2005 11:19:51 AM
Hofmeister, C 05S TI
GUS-120-001
project based
Analysis:
class specific lectures and demonstration, must follow this group into next class.
Results:
good projects for the most part "this class" needs more in lab demonstrations than others
Changes:
I will use more "show and tells" with this class in advanced.
Continuance:
continuation of normal, plus refine demonstration materials
Results of Prior Assessment:
good return on test score and projects
Date-Time:
5/19/2005 10:47:17 AM
Hofmeister, C 05S TI
GUS-114-001
test scores
Analysis:
change in specific teaching materials help keep students or track with testing
Results:
better scores on overall testing
Changes:
add more material about other needed project aspects
Continuance:
continuation of needed lecture materials
Results of Prior Assessment:
good return on test score and projects
Date-Time:
5/19/2005 10:40:40 AM
Hofmeister, C 05S TI
GUS-115-001
Capstone project
Analysis:
very good results from the extra time added to finish detail.
Results:
all students completed the project, and the overall fit and finish was the highest and the most complete is has ever been.
Changes:
more working projects for the students to see.
Continuance:
refine detail shape work and procceses.
Results of Prior Assessment:
the best return of projects so far
Date-Time:
5/19/2005 10:30:14 AM
Nolan, D 05S TI
GUS-130-001
Written test and Dept Post test
Analysis:
Students are getting the information and retaining it for at least the duration of the program. Because Pre/post test results show beginning average scores of about 4% and Leaving scores of approxamately 75%.
Results:
Out of all students reported the average score was an 84% fallen well above the stated 70% or better on the course Syllabus.
Changes:
I would like to see better use of retained information. Often times students will test well on given information but are not able to apply given information well for the related lab class. I intend begin rebuilding handout material so the students have to do some note taking directly on the handout rather than just having a completed handout. I hope that by inputting information themselves the students will be able to process and use more of the information during labratory class.
Continuance:
Handouts, Show and tells, Lecture.
Results of Prior Assessment:
None
Date-Time:
5/16/2005 11:19:53 AM
Nolan, D 05S TI
GUS-130-001
Labratory Projects
Analysis:
With an average score of 76%, 93% of all the students reported are passing well within the 70% or better range as stated on the Course syllabus.
Results:
Final results of the projects for this year out of 15 reported an average score 76%. Students individual grades ranged with a low score of 43% and a high score of 95%.
Changes:
To try and raise the final overal score of students completing the class I will be putting into effect required due dates for some of the required project work to hopefully keep the students from procrastinating to much and raise the level of final project quality.
Continuance:
Hands on lab work combined with lectures directly related to the work combined with demonstrations, show and tell peices and handout material.
Results of Prior Assessment:
None
Date-Time:
5/16/2005 11:00:32 AM
Nolan, D 05S TI
GUS-131-001
Labratory Projects
Analysis:
With an average score of 76%, 93% of all the students reported are passing well within the 70% or better range as stated on the Course syllabus.
Results:
Final results of the projects for this year out of 15 reported an average score 76%. Students individual grades ranged with a low score of 43% and a high score of 95%.
Changes:
To try and raise the final overal score of students completing the class I will be putting into effect required due dates for some of the required project work to hopefully keep the students from procrastinating to much and raise the level of final project quality.
Continuance:
Hands on lab work combined with lectures directly related to the work combined with demonstrations, show and tell peices and handout material.
Results of Prior Assessment:
None
Date-Time:
5/16/2005 10:59:26 AM
Gipson, K 05S TI
GUS-248-001
Test Results
Analysis:
Student learning has improved but continues to be lower than I would like.
Results:
Test scores ranged from 18% to 122% with an average of 79% this shows an improvement of 6 percentage points from last semester.
Changes:
I will move a portion of the course material from this class to GUS 148. This should make this course a little more manageable and will hopefully have no adverse effect on GUS 148.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/16/2005 10:20:24 AM
Gipson, K 05S TI
GUS-148-001
test results
Analysis:
Student learning is well within an acceptable range.
Results:
Test scores ranged from 47% to 100% with an average of 86%. This correlates well with past results.
Changes:
I will add an additional gun to the course curriculum. There is time available in this course and covering the additional material in this course will allow a similar reduction of material in GUS 248.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
The change in the order of course material from a year ago continues to be successful.
Date-Time:
5/16/2005 10:14:16 AM
Gipson, K 05S TI
GUS-120-001
Student projects
Analysis:
I believe that having the students assess their own projects before turning them in has resulted in this improvement.
Results:
The quality of student projects is improved from last semester with the average being in the acceptable range.
Changes:
None
Continuance:
I will continue to have the students assess their projects.
Results of Prior Assessment:
The change to having the students be active in the assessment of their projects is a result of last semesters course level assessment. This change seems to be very beneficial.
Date-Time:
5/16/2005 10:06:00 AM
Gipson, K 05S TI
GUS-118-001
test items
Analysis:
Student learning (as evidenced by the test scores) is somowhat lower than last semester. This semester the class size was about twice the norm. We changed the class from a second semester course to a first semester course. This required combining two class sections and resulted in an abnormally large number of students in this class. I feel certain that the change in instructor/student ratio from the previous norm of 1:12 to 1:27 had a definite effect.
Results:
Test scores overall ranged from a low 40%s to 100% with an average of 78%.
Changes:
None at this time. The large class size was the result of a change at the program level and is a one time event.
Continuance:
The research papers continue to be beneficial and will be retained.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
5/16/2005 9:59:11 AM
Nolan, D 05F TI
GUS-xxx-001
Written Test and Labratory Projects
Analysis:
I believe the data is showing good results.
Results:
These results are from all core classes required for graduation of the Gunsmithing program that I taught during the Fall semesters, 98% of my students resieved a C or better in theory classes and 88% of my students recieved a C or better in Labratory Classes.
Changes:
I only plane to make one major change for the next semester. In GUS233 Stockmaking II Lab I wish to make a greater grading emphasis on the core required Gunstock Project for the class. At present I have been allowing a little to much freedom for the students to choose alternative or extra credit type project to earn points towards their grade along with the required gunstock. I believe the result has drawn many of the students away from the core requirment of the class thinking they have more time than they actually have.
Continuance:
I use Slides, Hands on Show and Tell items, Handouts, Overheads, White boards, and Demonstrations.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Revision of handout material to be more up to date with lectures has led to less confusion during lectures. The additional information I removed from the handouts is still given in a additional handout when neccessary to keep the additional information there but seperate.
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 2:54:26 PM
Hofmeister, C 05F TI
GUS-221-001
tests and project based
Analysis:
some students needed specific and direct help with detail parts
of the projects
Results:
students overall turned in better than average projects
and above average test scores
Changes:
more time spent on class room demonsrations too ensure student comprehension
Continuance:
Lecture and reading of necessary material along with class demostrations
Results of Prior Assessment:
more detailed class demonstrations on critical tasks
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 2:54:14 PM
Hofmeister, C 05F TI
GUS-220-001
tests and project based
Analysis:
with more exposure to varying projects, students completed more machining concepts with a better individual confidence and understanding
Results:
more varying projects among the students brings more possabilities to the class. exposing the students to a greater amount of learning
Changes:
finding ways to vary projects among the students, without assigning them.
Continuance:
Lecture and reading of necessary material along with class demostrations
Results of Prior Assessment:
more lecture on specific topics not seen in lab settings
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 2:43:17 PM
Hofmeister, C 05F TI
GUS-121-001
tests and project based
Analysis:
students seemed to complete their projects with a better than average
result
Results:
good projects and test grades throughout "B" averge in the class
Changes:
NA
Continuance:
Lecture and reading of necessary material along with class demostrations
Results of Prior Assessment:
more in lab demosrations
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 2:24:40 PM
Hofmeister, C 05F TI
GUS-120-001
tests and project based
Analysis:
students seemed to complete their projects with a good understanding of the necessary material
Results:
good projects and test grades throughout "B" averge in the class
Changes:
NA
Continuance:
Lecture and reading of necessary material along with class demostrations
Results of Prior Assessment:
more in lab demosrations
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 2:22:47 PM
Hofmeister, C 05F TI
GUS-115-001
project based
Analysis:
more emphasis needs to be placed on the detail work.
such as hand finishing
Results:
more of the students copleted all of the aspects of the project
than ever but less finish work was completed
Changes:
showing more of the hand polishing as finished products may be needed to help the students see what they should look like
Continuance:
emphasis on completing the whole project step by step
Results of Prior Assessment:
more completed the project
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 2:14:28 PM
Hofmeister, C 05F TI
GUS-114-001
tests and research paper
Analysis:
this particular class needs to have more lecture time and specific information on the material, repeated with more emphasis on details
Results:
with slighty lower average test scores this semester
better than average research papers.
Changes:
lecture needs to be followed by detailed class demonstrations, for multiple learning styles.
Continuance:
demonstration on needed material
Results of Prior Assessment:
from continuation of improved lecture materials
more of the students completed their projects than ever
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 1:59:20 PM
Gipson, K 05F TI
GUS-248-001
test results
Analysis:
Student learning seems to below an acceptable range. This is partly due to the nature of this particular group of students, they have been remarkable for their levels of underachievement from the beginning.
Results:
test scores ranged from a low of 20% to highs of 99% with an average of 73%
Changes:
none at present. I will reassess the course at the end of next semester.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 10:14:08 AM
Gipson, K 05F TI
GUS-148-001
test results
Analysis:
Student learning seems to be in an acceptable range and the course flowed much more smoothly than in the past.
Results:
test scores ranged from a low of 53% to highs of 100% with an average of 86%
Changes:
none at present
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
I rearranged the order in which the course material was offered and this seems to have been very successful
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 10:08:41 AM
Gipson, K 05F TI
GUS-120-001
student projects
Analysis:
I am unsure what may have caused this lowered level of achievement. the course was conducted in much the same manner as it has been for several semesters.
Results:
the quality of student projects this semester ranged from dismal to incredible. with the average being somewhat below the acceptable range.
Changes:
In an effort to improve quality levels, I propose to have the students grade their own projects as they turn them in and offer an immediate critique of thier progress.
Continuance:
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 10:01:39 AM
Gipson, K 05F TI
GUS-118-001
test items and student comments
Analysis:
student learning (as evidenced by the test scores)is in an acceptable range.
Results:
test scores ovreall ranged from a low of 56% to a highs of 100% with the overall average being 89%
Changes:
None at present
Continuance:
I will conduct the course next semester in the same manner as this semester to verify these results.
Results of Prior Assessment:
Date-Time:
12/17/2004 9:55:35 AM
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