ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science Degree Bilingual Generalist Grades 4th - 8th
(BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 13, 2004
Date Submitted
Expanded Statement of Institutional Purpose Linkage:
Institutional Mission Reference:
Texas A&M International University, a Member of The Texas A&M University
System, is committed to the preparation of students for leadership roles in
their chosen profession and in increasingly complex, culturally diverse state,
national, and global society … Through instruction, faculty and student research,
and public service, Texas A&M International University is a strategic point
of delivery for well-defined programs and services that improve the quality
of life for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national
and international communities.
College/University Goal(s) Supported:
The mission of the College of Education at Texas A&M International
University is to provide a comprehensive and coherent professional
development system for educators which links all aspects of the educational
profession. Through educational experiences provided by this system,
educators will be prepared to provide learner-centered instructional
experiences that promote excellence and equity for all students in
the field.
Intended Educational (Student) Outcomes:
1. Students completing the undergraduate Bilingual Education:
4-8 Generalist program will compare favorably in academic proficiency
in the first and second language with students in similar programs
statewide.
2. Students completing the Bilingual 4-8 Generalist program
will meet or exceed the expectancy level required for the state certification
exam, the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES), in the areas
of language development in dual language environments/Domain I, Standard
III.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science Degree Bilingual Generalist Grades 4th - 8th (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 13, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. The
intended outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended
outcome number entered in the blank spaces.
1. Students completing the undergraduate Bilingual Education:
4-8 Generalist program will compare favorably in academic proficiency
in the first and second language with students in similar programs statewide.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students in the Bilingual 4-8 Generalist program seeking teacher
certification will score 80% or better on Domain I, Standard I on the
bilingual certification, TExES, used to demonstrate preparedness to teach
in Texas public schools.
1a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected
(N=3). The average score was 80.67% on Domain I. Domain I contains
six (6) standards. The data is not segregated to indicate how the student
scored on Standard I, however of the three (3) students that were tested,
all passed and the targeted goal was met.
1a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
(1)The sample size is small and results from each of the Standards
within the Domain would serve the purpose of determining areas of
strength and weaknesses. However, the data seems to indicate that
the course work is adequate and should continue with the same course
format and content. (2) Other Domains such as the math, social studies
and science need to be included in future assessment.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
1b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Students completing the undergraduate Bilingual 4-8 Generalist
program will demonstrate proficiency in the first (L1) and the second
language (L2) as indicated by the Bilingual Education Language Rubrics.
1b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
The rubrics inclusive of the language proficiency requirements for
the College of Education for bilingual education majors indicated the
following: The passing rate of bilingual education majors is 100% for
Spanish language proficiency as measured by the Texas Oral Proficiency
Test (T.O.P.T); 100% pass rate for the education students in the English
language written proficiency as measured by the Rising Junior Exam (RJE);
100% for the oral language proficiency in English as measured by the
Speaking Proficiency of English Assessment Kit (S.P.E.A.K).; and 100%
as measured by The Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) 260 for reading
comprehension in English.
1b. Use of Results to Improve Unit Service:
(1)The data indicates that 100% of students graduating from the College
of Education with a major in Bilingual/4-8 Generalist met the language
proficiency requirements before exiting from the program. (2)The application/use
of the two languages in dual language environments need to be evaluated. A
measure of the bilingual program in producing truly bilingual educators
that can deliver instruction in either language effectively can be assessed
through actual classroom application. The public school evaluation system
that also includes communication can be utilized to have a closer indication
on how well students from the university have been prepared in regards
to the two languages.
ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
Bachelor of Science Degree Bilingual Generalist Grades 4th - 8th (BS)
Instructional Degree Program
Fall 2003
Assessment Period Covered
February 13, 2004
Date Submitted
Intended Educational (Student) Outcome:
NOTE: There should be one form for each intended outcome listed. Intended
outcome should be restated in the box immediately below and the intended outcome
number entered in the blank spaces.
2. Students completing the Bilingual 4-8 Generalist program
will meet or exceed the expectancy level required for the state certification
exam, the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES), in the areas
of language development in dual language environments/Domain I, Standard
III.
First Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2a. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Upon completion of the Bilingual 4-8 Generalist program, student
will score 70% or better in Domain I, Standard III of the TExES state
certification exam.
2a. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
(N=3) The average score was 80.67% on Domain I. Domain I contains
six (6) standards. The data is not segregated to indicate how well the
student scored on Standard III, however of the three (3) students that
were tested, all passed and the targeted goal was met.
2a. Use of Results to Improve Instructional Program:
(1) The sample size is small and results from each of the Standards
within Domain I would serve the purpose of determining areas of strength
and weaknesses. However, the data seems to indicate that the course
work is adequate and should continue with the same course format
and content. (2) Other Domains such as math, social studies and science
need to be included in future assessment.
Second Means of Assessment for Outcome Identified Above:
2b. Means of Program Assessment & Criteria for Success:
Upon completion of the Bilingual 4-8 Generalist program, student
will score 70% or better in Domain I, Standard VII of the TExES state
certification exam.
2b. Summary of Assessment Data Collected:
(N=3). The average score was 80.67% on Domain I. Domain I contains
six (6) standards. The data is not segregated to indicate how well the
student scored on Standard VI, however of the three (3) students that
were tested, all passed and the targeted goal was met.
2b. Use of Results to Improve Unit Service:
(1) The sample size is small and results from each of the Standards
within Domain I would serve the purpose of determining areas of strength
and weaknesses. However, the data seems to indicate that the course
work is adequate and should continue with the same course format and
content. (2) Other Domains such as the math, social studies and science
need to be included in future assessment.
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