Liberal Arts in Practice – Learning Outcomes Template
Using existing course and program information please fill out the following chart to determine where you are already meeting the LAiP outcomes. Outcomes
1-3 are on the front of this page; Outcomes 4-7 are on the back.
Learning Outcome
Communicate effectively in
written English (LO.1.1)
Communicate effectively in
spoken English (LO.1.2)
Communicate in one non-native
language (LO2)
Express relationships in formal,
logical, or mathematical
language and interpret
relationships so expressed
(QFR) (LO3)
Course Titles/Numbers
Course/Departmental Assessment Activities
Learning Outcome
Identify and evaluate the
consequences of individual and
collective values, beliefs, ideas,
and actions (LO4)
Develop, test, and evaluate
hypotheses using appropriate
information and methods (LO5)
Produce interpretive or
problem-solving creative work
(LO6)
Apply knowledge through
practical experience (LO7)
Course Titles/Numbers
Course/Departmental Assessment Activities
DRAFT
Liberal Arts in Practice – Learning Outcomes: English Department
Potential assessment points in blue; courses addressing learning outcome in black.
Learning Outcome
Communicate effectively in written
English (LO.1.1)
Communicate effectively in spoken
English (LO.1.2)
Course Title
110: Composition; 190: Intro to Lit &
Crit; some 200-level W courses;
300-level lit. courses designated
“Approaches”; 490: Sr. Project
115: Public Speaking; 300-level
Approaches courses; 450: Sr. Seminar;
490: Sr. Project
Evidence/Assessment Tools
Multiple drafts of papers; longer paper incorporating primary and secondary sources, assessed with
departmental or Writing Competency rubric.
Public speaking rubrics; Seminar discussions; presentations; group oral examinations; Sr. Project
defense.
Communicate in one non-native
language (LO2)
Not applicable, although FLAC is a
possibility.
Not applicable
Express relationships in formal,
logical, or mathematical language and
interpret relationships so expressed
(LO3)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Identify and evaluate the
consequences of individual and
collective values, beliefs, ideas, and
actions (LO4)
300/400-level literature courses; 300level creative writing courses. 412,
413: Fiction Wkshp., Poetry Wkshp.
Critical essays; response papers; journals; discussions of literary works. Original poetry, fiction, and
drama.
Develop, test, and evaluate hypotheses
using appropriate information and
methods (LO5)
190: Intro to Lit and Crit; 300/400level literature courses; 300/400-level
creative writing courses. 412, 413:
Fiction Wkshp., Poetry Wkshp.; 490:
Sr. Project
Critical essays; response papers; journals; discussions of literary works. Original poetry, fiction, and
drama.
Produce interpretive or problemsolving creative work (LO6)
Apply knowledge through practical
experience (LO7)
K.H. Noling 6/23/08
213: Intro to CW; 310-312 CW classes;
411, 412: Fiction or Poetry Workshop;
most 300/400-leve l literature
courses; 490: Sr. Project
Most CW courses (213, 310-312, 411412, 490); internships; study abroad
Public readings; acceptance in Word of Mouth or other publication; assessment rubrics; evaluation by
second reader.
Public readings; acceptance in Word of Mouth or other publication; assessment rubrics; evaluation by
second reader.
Liberal Arts in Practice – Learning Outcomes Sample Template – Education Department
Using existing course and program information please fill out the following chart to determine where you are already meeting the LAiP outcomes.
Learning Outcome
Course Title/Number
Course/Departmental Assessment Activities
EDUC 220, 304, 320, 340 (level 3
designation), 341, 342, 390, methods
courses, student teaching, etc.
EDUC 390; methods courses in various
disciplines including English, Foreign
Language, Physical Sciences, Mathematics,
History, etc. for grades 7-12 and for
elementary grades 1-6; Student teaching at
both elementary and secondary levels
Multiple drafts of papers; various rhetorical approaches – reflective essays, analytical
essays, research papers, lesson plans, unit plans, etc.; Junior Review Portfolios;
practicum and student teaching performance rubrics
Communicate in one non-native
language (LO2)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Express relationships in formal,
logical, or mathematical language and
interpret relationships so expressed
(QFR) (LO3)
Not applicable
Not applicable
Identify and evaluate the
consequences of individual and
collective values, beliefs, ideas, and
actions (LO4)
EDUC 220, 304, 320, 340 (level 3
designation), 341, 342, 390, student
teaching, etc.
Multiple drafts of papers; various rhetorical approaches – reflective essays, analytical
essays, research papers, lesson plans, unit plans, etc.; Junior Review Portfolios;
practicum and student teaching performance rubrics
Develop, test, and evaluate hypotheses
using appropriate information and
methods (LO5)
EDUC 390; methods courses in various
disciplines including English, Foreign
Language, Physical Sciences, Mathematics,
History, etc. for grades 7-12 and for
elementary grades 1-6; Student teaching at
both elementary and secondary levels
[Students] planning instructional units, daily lesson plans, differentiated activities
and then actually teaching them and assessing the level of student learning that may
or may not have occurred as a result of the lesson/unit.
Produce interpretive or problemsolving creative work (LO6)
EDUC 220, 304, 320, 340 (level 3
designation), 341, 342, 390, methods
courses, student teaching, etc.
Multiple drafts of papers; various rhetorical approaches – reflective essays, analytical
essays, research papers, lesson plans, unit plans, etc.; Junior Review Portfolios;
practicum and student teaching performance rubrics
Students plan instructional units, daily lesson plans, differentiated activities and then
actually teaching them and assessing the level of student learning that may or may
not have occurred as a result of the lesson/unit.
Apply knowledge through practical
experience (LO7)
EDUC 390; methods courses in various
disciplines including English, Foreign
Language, Physical Sciences, Mathematics,
History, etc. for grades 7-12 and for
elementary grades 1-6; Student teaching at
both elementary and secondary levels
[Students] planning instructional units, daily lesson plans, differentiated activities
and then actually teaching them and assessing the level of student learning that may
or may not have occurred as a result of the lesson/unit; practicum and student
teaching performance rubrics
Communicate effectively in written
English (LO.1.1)
Communicate effectively in spoken
English (LO.1.2)
Delivering lesson and unit plan activities and assignments; directing 1-12 student
behavior and learning in actual classroom settings