Assessment for Learners
What is Assessment?
What is Assessment?
Academic program assessment is the ongoing process of checking to make sure you are learning what the faculty think you are learning. Well-done assessment identifies changes which improve courses and academic programs so you are better prepared while at 博彩网站 to move into your chosen careers.
From the faculty standpoint, assessment looks like:
- Establishing learning goals
- Providing learning opportunities (i.e., classwork, simulation activities, clinical experiences)
- Measuring and observing student learning
- Reflecting on what the data highlights
- Using results to inform curricular practices
Learner Participation
Relevance of Assessment to Learners
Quality assessment of academic and co-curricular programs which results in data-informed decision making to improve your learning environment allows you to:
- Know that you are receiving a top-notch education worth the time, effort, and money you are investing
- Be well-prepared for entering the workforce
- Be well-supported by 博彩网站’s student services so your overall educational experience is successful
We encourage learner participation in assessment – you are a key stakeholder! See ideas of how to participate in the FAQ. If you are considering a career as an educator, getting involved with assessment work as a learner is a good way to explore one aspect of that career.
Resulting Changes
What kinds of changes have been made?
See examples of improvements driven by assessment data in the Assessment in Action tab on our page for Educators.
Additionally, the institution uses one approach to assessment called Core Theme Indicators to inform academic and learning support, planning, and practices. Some data students may find interesting are listed in the 2019 Fact Book on pgs. 2-6 and 71-74.
Core Competencies
Relevance of 博彩网站 Core Competencies to Learners
Assessment of student learning outcomes, through the measurement of core competencies shared across all of 博彩网站’s programs, seeks to determine if student learning reflects institutional, programmatic, and professional goals. The 博彩网站 Core competencies ensure our graduates are well-rounded professionals poised to improve the health, knowledge, and well-being in our communities in Oregon and beyond.
Assessment of student learning should be undertaken with the following principles in mind:
We move forward by working together.
Open-mindedness and inclusion underlie our approach to discovery, innovation and healing.
We strive to dismantle systemic racism and inequality.
Power, privilege, and positionality impact how people function and interact in the world.
We are committed to lifelong learning.
Staying informed allows us to adapt as scientific knowledge and best practices evolve.
博彩网站 Graduation Core Competencies
Professional Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrate competence in the core knowledge, skills, and practices as defined by the discipline, professional licensing, or accreditation organization as a foundation for lifelong learning.
Professional Identity and Ethical Behavior
Demonstrate competence in discipline-specific principles, skills, and norms including safety and ethics to serve the full humanity of our peers, patients, and communities.
Information Literacy
Demonstrate the ability to identify knowledge gaps and critically evaluate information resources to support decision-making, innovation, continuous quality improvement, and/or scholarly discourse.
Communication
Communicate effectively and accessibly with individuals, organizations, and communities.
Teamwork
Work effectively within collaborative environments and intentionally make space for diverse perspectives.
Social Justice, Equity, and Community Engagement
Apply principles of social justice and equity through community engagement, service, continuous quality improvement, or scholarship.
Patient Centered Care
Clinical program graduates will collaborate with individuals, families, and communities to provide evidence-based care that is respectful of and responsive to preferences, needs, attitudes, beliefs, and values.
To learn more about program learning outcomes, including those that align with 博彩网站’s core competencies, check individual academic program websites for “Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)”, and/or curriculum maps, or ask program faculty for this information.
Student Services Competency Alignment
博彩网站’s student services units (library, student learning support, student health and wellness, etc.) also align to our core competencies to support your overall success as a learner.
FAQ
At the end of each term, 博彩网站 requires the completion of both course and instructional evaluations. Some students may wonder, “Will anything come of these evaluations?” The answer is yes! These course evaluations are used to provide feedback directly to faculty and support faculty merit and promotion packets. We hope that you will be motivated to take these evaluations seriously and provide valuable information to faculty to use to more clearly communicate with and educate current and future learners.
- What are some examples of how learning is assessed in my academic program?
- What are some examples of how assessment in my program has led to specific improvements to the program and student learning?
- What evidence do you have that students in my program are learning what faculty expect them to learn?
- We welcome learner involvement on the 博彩网站 Assessment Council. Email assessment@ohsu.edu if you are interested in joining us! We are happy to set up a time to talk about what learner involvement in the Council could look like.
- Ask your faculty if you can join a curriculum committee at the program level. This is a fantastic way to contribute student perspective and help improve programs and student learning.
- All-Hill Student Council has opportunities for learners who want to contribute to revising the annual student satisfaction survey, among other activities.
- We have an assessment work study position available for learners who qualify for work study through their FAFSA – email eii@ohsu.edu for more details.
- Participate in institutional surveys when opportunities arise. We need your input and are eager to make improvements based on student feedback.