Module Overview
Data-Informed Teaching
Learning Outcomes Assessment
Self-Assessment

Module Overview

Data-informed measurement and improvement of learning: Faculty measure student learning outcomes at the course and program level and use the results to improve their teaching and learning environments. This can include developing and using assessments, and analyzing and interpreting data.

Learning Targets

Faculty will demonstrate an understanding of:

Learning to develop, implement, and analyze assessments to accurately measure student learning outcomes at the course and program levels.
Applying data-driven insights to continuously improve the teaching and learning environments, fostering an adaptive educational experience that meets the needs of all students.

Activities

Data-Informed Teaching (6 Minutes)
Learning Outcomes Assessment (5 Minutes)
Self-Assessment (15 Minutes)

Why This is Important

Continuous improvement based on data allows educators to tailor their teaching to better meet student needs. Thus, developing a continuous improvement cycle leads to more effective teaching and stronger student outcomes

Further Reading

Data-Informed Teaching

Watch

Heather Ryan discusses a five-step process for using data to inform teaching in community colleges, emphasizing the importance of data analysis and iterative improvement:

Heather Ryan, Director of Student Learning Assessment, South Puget Sound Community College
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Learning Outcomes Assessment

Watch

Greg Crowther discusses the importance of aligning assessments with learning outcomes to improve student understanding and performance:

Greg Crowther, Physiology and Biology Faculty, Everett Community College and UW Bothell
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Self-Assessment

Reflect

Take a moment to reflect on the following questions. If it is helpful for you to keep a notebook or document of these reflections, please do so. They could be useful for the activity in Module 7. Otherwise, this activity is for your own personal growth and will not be submitted.

How do you plan to integrate these strategies into your teaching practice? Consider specific actions you will take in your course/s and set measurable goals to hold yourself accountable. What challenges might you face, and how will you address them to ensure your teaching approach remains aligned and relevant?