Student / Program / Institutional Learning Outcomes
March 2011
ESL 21B
Course Level Student Learning Outcomes: (Must list at least 2)
1.
Establish and employ a writing process that leads to a well-supported, multi-paragraph essay
synthesizing a variety of sources (including course and outside material) and establishing a
strong, well-developed point of view in response to a given prompt.
As assessed by: an essay written in class under time constraints graded by a rubric for
process (notes, outlines, drafts), content, organization, format, and integration of sources
(with documentation).
2.
Read critically to identify main ideas, supporting details, audience, tone, and purpose in
preparation for writing.
As assessed by: a written summary graded with a rubric for main ideas, supporting details,
audience, tone, purpose, and paraphrasing.
3.
Exhibit strong academic behavior.
As assessed by: adherence to the College Honor Code on all assignments and tests.
Demonstrate how this course supports/maps to at least one program learning
outcome. Please include all that apply:
1.
Program Outcome #1: Student Learning Outcome(s) 1 (ILO1): Students will be able to
identify their language-learning goals and the strategies needed to achieve them.
As Assessed by: a student-generated learning plan.
2.
Program Outcome #2: Students will obtain the linguistic knowledge and academic skills
needed to communicate effectively in English.
As Assessed by: a questionnaire asking students to rank (1-5) their ability to: write clearly
with confidence; speak clearly with confidence; read for main ideas; understand oral
discussions and instructions.
Demonstrate how this course supports/maps to at least one of the following
Institutional Learning Outcomes. Please include all that apply. Through their
experiences at SMC, students will
ILO
#1
acquire the self-confidence and self-discipline to pursue their intellectual curiosities with
integrity in both their personal and professional lives.
The third SLO supports this ILO in that students are expected to do their own work.
ILO
#2
obtain the knowledge and academic skills necessary to access, evaluate, and interpret
ideas, images, and information critically in order to communicate effectively, reach
conclusions, and solve problems.
The first two SLO’s support this ILO in that they focus on students accessing, evaluating,
and interpreting ideas and information critically in order to communicate effectively.