LA HARBOR COLLEGE
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) Assessment Report
Course Assessment
Division: Science, Family and Consumer Studies
Discipline/Program:
Child Development
Course Number and Name: CHDEV 036 Children’s Literature/Storytelling
Program Contact Person: Joyce Parker
Phone: (310) 233-4556
Reviewed by: Lora Lane, SLO Assessment Coordinator
Date:
Feb. 2012
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Institutional
Learning Outcomes
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Course Intended Outcomes
1. Recognize the functions of
literature in cognitive, social,
emotional, and language
development of young children.
2. Demonstrate the ability to
categorize children’s books into
major classification/genres.
3. Review and select quality
literature for young children using
National Association for the
Education of Young Children
guidelines.
4. Demonstrate techniques of
presenting storytelling activities
and experiences appropriate for
young children.
5. Collect/construct age-appropriate
props used to engage young children
during storytelling.
Means of Assessment and Criteria
for Success
Means: Short-answer question on
final exam
Criteria: 70% of students will score
C or better according to Department
rubric.
Means: Portion of book review
assignment
Criteria: 70% of students will score
C or better according to Department
rubric
Means: Portion of book review
assignment (Have students select
from a variety of books three that
meet NAEYC guidelines.)
Criteria: 70% of students will score
C or better according to Department
rubric
Means: Activity Plan and Oral
Presentation
Criteria: 70% of students will score
C or better according to Department
rubric
Means: Course Project
(Organize props for presenting a
specific story to children.)
Summary of Data Collected
Use of Results
Fall 2011:
95% of a random sample of
students (12) successfully
answered the exam question.
Require an in-depth explanation of
each function listed in the future.
Fall 2011:
70% of a random sample of
students (12) successfully
identified major
classifications.
Have students define categories by
actively participating in a
classroom activity. Change criteria
to 90% of students.
Fall 2011:
95% of a random sample of
students (12) successfully
selected books using NAEYC
standards.
Revise the assignment by
including a greater selection of
books that do not meet NAEYC
standards to increase difficulty of
said task.
Fall 2010
35 Students
85% of the students scored
75% or better
Developed new Department
activity plan
Fall 2011:
96% of students’ (37)
presentations were completed
Detailed guidelines requiring
standards for creativity, safety and
sanitation, age-appropriateness,
Criteria: 70% of students will score
C or better according to Department
rubric
but lacked professional
qualities.
and story selections will be
presented at time of assignment.