Assessing Learning in Graduate Programs

This workshop aims to support improvement of graduate program assessment of student learning and help participants develop assessment strategies that best fit their program context.

PowerPoint & Handouts
Workshop Evaluation Report

Seat limit: 8 per session
Level: Beginning
Format: Presentation + interactive activities
Date/time/location:
Friday, March 14, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, KUY106
or
Tuesday, March 18, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, KUY 106

The facilitator will showcase assessment strategies and provide tools and resources. Participants will have ample time to reflect, brainstorm with colleagues, draft assessment plans, and take back resources for plan implementation. Through demonstration and interactive activities, the participants will be able to:

  • Identify characteristics of best practices in graduate program assessment of learning outcomes;
  • Evaluate the need for resources and faculty engagement; and
  • Draft a feasible learning assessment plan.

The facilitator will provide active follow-up support to all participants after the workshop. The participants are expected to bring a copy of their program student learning outcomes to the workshop. Most programs’ outcomes can be found in the Annual Assessment Reports: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/assessment/update2/view.php