Freshman Academy Cohort Report
List of student learning outcomes as described in the syllabus.
Learning Outcome #1 Students will have an increased body awareness and improved alignment
Learning Outcome #2 Students will understand basic modern dance vocabulary
Learning Outcome #3 Students will gain body and mind coordination
Learning Outcome #4 Students will increase their rhythmic sensitivity
Learning Outcome #5 Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of modern dance performance
Learning Outcome #6 Students will learn improvisation and the art of choreography
Learning Outcome #7 Students will learn how to look at, discuss, and write about modern dance performance
Learning Outcome #8 Students will demonstrate self-awareness and awareness of others when performing
and engaging in group activities
Gen Ed. Obj.
Outcome
desired
Outcome
desired
1.
Communicate
effectively
through
reading, writing,
listening and
speaking
2. use
analytical
reasoning to
identify issues
or problems
and evaluate
evidence in
order to make
informed
decisions
NA
3. reason
quantitatively
and
mathematically
as required in
their fields of
interest and in
everyday life
NA
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Outcome
desired
Outcome
desired
Outcome
desired
Learning
Outcome
#5
Outcome
desired
Outcome
desired
Learning
Outcome
#7
Outcome
desired
4. use
information
management
and technology
skills effectively
for academic
research and
lifelong learning
5. integrate
knowledge and
skills in their
program of
study
6. differentiate
and make
informed
decisions about
issues based
on multiple
value systems
7. work
collaboratively
in diverse
groups directed
at accomplishing
learning
objectives
8. use historical
or social
sciences
perspectives to
examine
formation of
ideas, human
behavior, social
institutions, or
social
processes
9. employ
concepts and
methods of the
natural and
physical
sciences to
make informed
judgments
10. apply
aesthetic and
intellectual
criteria in the
evaluation or
creation of
works in the
humanities or
the arts
NA
Learning
Outcome
#1
Learning
Outcome
#2
Learning
Outcome
#3
Learning
Outcome
#4
Learning
Outcome
#5
Learning
Outcome
#6
Learning
Outcome
#7
NA
Learning
Outcome
#6
Learning
Outcome
#8
NA
NA
Learning
Outcome
#1
Learning
Outcome
#2
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Learning
Outcome
#3
Learning
Outcome
#4
Learning
Outcome
#5
Learning
Outcome
#6
Learning
Outcome
#7
Describe the assessment activity and the ( student learning outcome(s) it addresses ) that
occurred in your course.
Students were given movement sequences that addressed the learning objectives that they had to
perform. They were evaluated on a Bartenieff Based movement sequence, a swing phrase, and an
integrated movement combination the first week of class, mid-semester in a mid-term evaluation, and
in a final movement exam.
Students were also required to attend a professional modern dance concert and write a reaction
paper.
List the data collection instrument (s) used for assessment 1.
Students were filmed doing the movement sequences that the students learned in class and worked
on for 2 weeks. Prior to the evaluations, students were given specific grading points regarding the
learning outcomes. Students were required to meet with me individually to review the film for their
feedback with specific points that they need to work on.
Students were required to write a 3 page reaction paper for the concert they attended.
Provide an analysis (and summary) of the assessment results that were obtained.
The assignment addressed learning outcomes 1,3, and 4. Students were evaluated on various
alignment, body connections, initiations, and sequencing as well as rhythmic sensitivity and
integration of concepts. On the Bartenieff Based movement sequence the students should be able to
score at least 20 points on the scale created at the intermediate level. All but one student scored 20
points or higher. Students were evaluated on Body Half initiation, Body Half sequencing, toe
initiation, spinal sequencing, initiation and sequencing of the sitz bones, heel to head sequencing,
and head / tail connection. On the Swing Phrase, the students should be able to score 16 points or
higher at the intermediate level. Only 54% of the class scored 16 points or higher on the swing
phrase. Students were evaluated on mastering the Limon Swing, weight, suspension, timing, and
initiations. For the final combination, the students should be able to score 15 points or higher at the
intermediate level. 70% of the students scored 15 points or higher on the final combination.
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Please use at least one direct assessment measure (selected from the list included with this email message), and any indirect
measures you think are appropriate.
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Describe how the assessment results that were obtained affected (or did not affect) the
student learning outcomes you identified. As part of your discussion, describe any plans you
have to address the areas where students need to improve.
On the Swing Phrase, the students should be able to score 16 points or higher at the intermediate
level. Only 54% of the class scored 16 points or higher on the swing phrase. I will be integrating
more swing combinations as well as increasing the amount of class time allotted for swing phrases in
the next semester, spending more time on weight and suspension as well as understanding the
rhythm of ¾ music. For the final combination, the students should be able to score 15 points or
higher at the intermediate level. While only 70 percent of the students scored 15 points or higher on
the final combination, there was a direct correlation to number of absences with scores. Three of the
four students who scored less than 15 points had 4 or more absences. Since most of the work for the
class happens during class time, it is impossible to catch up with that many absences. This is clearly
explained in detail on the syllabus.
Provide examples of student artifacts (can be put in Appendices).
See appendices
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