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Spring 2007 Semester Program Assessment Report
(Please provide electronic and hard copy to your college facilitator.)
Degree program*: BS/MS Occupational Therapy
Chair: Marti Southam
Report Prepared by: Winifred Schultz-Krohn
Department: Occupational Therapy
Department Phone: 924-3070
Date: 4-27-07
*Where multiple program curricula are almost identical, and SLOs and assessment plans are identical,
it is acceptable to list more than one program in this report.
Please list all Student Learning Outcomes/Objectives (SLOs) for this program in Tables 1A & 1B.
Table 1A. Learning Outcomes (all outcomes if one program reported, or common outcomes if
multiple programs reported on this form.) Please note the following SLOs are used for both
programs.
SLO #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Exact wording of Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate a capacity for problem solving and critical analysis
Understand and be able to articulate the nature of occupation, adaptive skills, and
roles of productive living
Understand occupational therapy’s theoretical base and models of practice
Articulate the importance of history and the philosophical base of the profession
Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the roles of sociocultural,
socioeconomic, diversity factors, and lifestyle choices in contemporary society
Demonstrate the ability to apply occupational therapy theory, and standardized and
nonstandardized evidence-based assessments of clients’ performance in all areas of
occupation to achieve expected outcomes related to occupation
Provide occupationally-based interventions determined by the needs of the client and
the evaluation data, in collaboration with members of the intervention team (client,
family, caregivers, and health care providers).
Demonstrate professional behavior that upholds the ethical standards, values, and
attitudes of the profession in establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship
with clients
Demonstrate basic research skills including the use of statistics, tests, and
measurements
Exhibit the ability to use appropriate educational methods to address the needs of
consumers
Apply principles of management and service delivery in the provision of
occupational therapy to individuals and organizations
Table 1B. Unique Learning Outcomes, if multiple programs reported on this form.
The student learning outcomes (SLO) are the same for both the BS and MS degree program.
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Please complete the schedule of learning outcome assessment below by listing all program SLOs by
number down the left column and indicating whether data were/will be collected (C), when they
were/will be discussed by your faculty (D) and when changes resulting from those discussions
were/will be implemented (I).
NOTE: * SJSU must provide data to WASC for all SLOs by the end of Sp07.
Table 2
C = data Collected
SLO #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
D = results Discussed
F05 or
earlier
C
C
C
Sp06
C
C
D
D
D
C
I = changes (if any) Implemented
F 06
C
C
D
D
I, C, D
D, C, I
Sp07
C
C
D
D
F07
D
D
C
C
C
D
C
C
Sp08
C
C
D
D
D
C
D
D
1. Check the SLOs listed at the UGS Website (www.sjsu.edu/ugs/assessment/programs/objectives).
Do they match the SLOs listed in Tables 1A and 1B?
____X____ YES
_________ NO
2. Fall 2006 Performance Data: Describe the direct assessment (performance) data that were
collected in fall 2006 (‘C’ in F06 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific, for
example: Instructors in two sections (60 students) of PSYC 150, Anagnos and Cooper, gave an embedded
exam question and in their summary report indicated the % of students who earned a ’B’ or better, ‘C’, or
less than ‘C’ using the same grading rubric for that question.
SLO #
3
4
9
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Data collected, how much, by whom**
For the BS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper describing
the nature of occupation, adaptive skills and roles of productive living. Data to be
collected by Glogoski in the required OCTH 110 class.
For the MS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper
describing the nature of occupation, adaptive skills and roles of productive living. Data to
be collected by Andonian in the required OCTH 206 class.
For the BS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper describing
occupational therapy’s theoretical base and models of practice. Data to be collected by
Glogoski in the required OCTH 110 class.
For the MS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper
describing occupational therapy’s theoretical base and models of practice. Data to be
collected by Andonian in the required OCTH 206 class.
For the BS program all students must pass the Fieldwork Competency Evaluation form
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for OCTH 134 at a C (73%) or better in the category of Professional Behaviors &
Administrative Skills. Data to be collected by Smith and Cara in the required OCTH 134.
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For the MS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper
demonstrating basic research skills. This paper is a literature review and research
proposal. Data to be collected by Glogoski and Cara in the required OCTH 295 class.
3. Fall 2006 Indirect Measurement (if any): Describe the indirect assessment data that were
collected in fall 2006 (‘C’ in F06 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific, for
example: 50 employers were surveyed by Margaret Wilkes, Career Planning and Placement about
performance of recent hires who graduated from our program in 2004-5.
No indirect measures collected during Fall 2006 in Occupational Therapy
SLO #
Data collected, how much, by whom**
1
2
etc.
4. Fall 2006 Findings/Analysis: Describe the findings that emerged from analysis of data collected in
F06. Be specific. For Example: less than 50% of students met criteria for teamwork outcome. OR
Employers indicated students have sufficient teamwork skills, no change needed.
Finding 1 (SLO # 3)
Finding 2 (SLO # 4)
Finding 3 (SLO # 9)
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For the BS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper
describing the nature of occupation, adaptive skills and roles of productive living.
Data collected by Glogoski in the required OCTH 110 class with 44/44 students
achieving a C or better on this paper. Outcome was successfully met and faculty
will continue collecting data on this SLO.
For the MS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper
describing the nature of occupation, adaptive skills and roles of productive living.
Data collected by Andonian in the required OCTH 206 class with 35/36 students
achieving a C or better on this paper. Outcome was successfully met and faculty
will continue collecting data on this SLO.
For the BS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper
describing occupational therapy’s theoretical base and models of practice. Data
collected by Glogoski in the required OCTH 110 class with 44/44 students
achieving a C or better on this paper. Outcome was successfully met and faculty
will continue collecting data on this SLO.
For the MS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper
describing occupational therapy’s theoretical base and models of practice. Data
collected by Andonian in the required OCTH 206 class with 35/36 students
achieving a C or better on this paper. Outcome was successfully met and faculty
will continue collecting data on this SLO.
For the BS program all students must pass the Fieldwork Competency Evaluation
form for OCTH 134 at a C (73%) or better in the category of Professional
Behaviors & Administrative Skills. Data collected by Smith and Cara in the
required OCTH 134 and 45/45 students successfully met this criterion. Outcome
was successfully met and faculty will continue collecting data on this SLO. This
data was collected following a review of past semesters.
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Finding 4 (SLO # 10)
For the MS program all students must achieve a grade of C or better on a paper
demonstrating basic research skills. This paper is a literature review and research
proposal. Data collected by Glogoski and Cara in the required OCTH 295 class
and 21/21 students met this criterion. Outcome was successfully met and faculty
will continue collecting data on this SLO.
5. Fall 2006 Actions: What actions are planned and/or implemented to address the findings from fall
2006 data? These are indicated by ‘I’ in Table 2 for the SLO data collected in fall ’06. Examples of
actions taken include curricular revision, pedagogical changes, student support services, resource
management. Be specific. For example: revising ENGR 103 to include more teamwork.)
Planned
Planned
Implemented
No additional changes were planned following the discussion of the data collected
during the Fall 2006 semester
Data for SLO #10 will continue to be collected through assigned papers in the
required class of OCTH 130 and OCTH 295. These changes were implemented as
of Fall 2006.
Implemented
6. Fall 2006 Process Changes: Did your analysis of fall 2006 data result in revisiting/revising the
Student Learning Outcomes or assessment process? Yes __ No _X__.
If the answer is yes, please explain and submit an updated version of the Student Learning
Outcomes and/or assessment plan.
Changes implemented from previous semester (Spring 2006) to include data collection using the
OCTH 134 and OCTH 295 classes were identified as useful. The analysis of the OCTH 134 class
identified professional behaviors in a clinic. The OCTH 295 class requires students to write a
research proposal and demonstrate basic research skills. These SLO’s will be collected using
OCTH 134 and OCTH 295.
7. Spring 2007 Performance Data: Describe the direct assessment (performance) data that were
collected spring 2007 (‘C’ in Spr07 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific. For
example: Instructor for MATH 188 (30 students), Stone, gave 3 embedded exam questions and in his
summary report indicated the % of students who met or did not meet SLO #2.
SLO #
1
2
11
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Data to be collected, how much, by whom**
Students will achieve a grade of C or better on the interview assignment including the
written analysis. Data to be collected by George in two sections of the required OCTH
126 class.
Students will achieve a grade of C or better on the activities of daily living analysis
assignment. Data to be collected by George in two sections of the required OCTH 126
class.
Students in the BS program will achieve a grade of C or better on the teaching an activity
assignment. Data to be collected by George in two sections of the required OCTH 126
class.
Students in the MS program will achieve a grade of C or better on the teaching portfolio
assignment. Data to be collected by Schwartz in the required OCTH 220 class.
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Students will achieve a grade of C or better on the final comprehensive project in the
required OCTH 230 class. Data to be collected by Jabri/Southam
8. Spring 2007 Indirect Measurement (if any): Describe the indirect assessment data that were
collected (‘C’ in Spr07 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific, for example: 100
alumni were surveyed by the department with questions related to SLOs #1 & #2.
No indirect measures were planned for data collection during Spring 2007 in Occupational Therapy
SLO #
Data collected, how much, by whom**
1
2
etc.
9. Fall 2007 Direct Measurement: For the SLOs scheduled to be assessed in fall 2007, describe the
direct (performance) data that will be collected, how much and by whom.
Be specific, for example: Instructors in two sections of ART144, will assess SLOs #3 & #4 using a common
rubric on the students’ final paper.
SLO #
SLO # 7
SLO # 8
SLO # 9
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Data to be collected, how much, by whom**
Demonstrate the ability to apply occupational therapy theory, and standardized and
nonstandardized evidence-based assessments of clients’ performance in all areas of
occupation to achieve expected outcomes related to occupation.
Data to be collected in OCTH 244 by course instructors: This is the faculty run clinic
course where all students must successfully meet the above objective at a C or better to
pass the class. Each student must submit written documentation of the evaluation results,
theoretical foundation, and intervention plan for the assigned client. Each intervention
session is documented using written notes and during the seminar portion of this class
each student is required to present client status reports verbally.
Provide occupationally-based interventions determined by the needs of the client and the
evaluation data, in collaboration with members of the intervention team (client, family,
caregivers, and health care providers).
Data to be collected in OCTH 244 by course instructors: This is the faculty run clinic
course where all students must successfully meet the above objective at a C or better to
pass the class. Each student must submit written documentation of the evaluation results,
theoretical foundation, and intervention plan for the assigned client. Each intervention
session is documented using written notes and during the seminar portion of this class
each student is required to present client status reports verbally.
Demonstrate professional behavior that upholds the ethical standards, values, and
attitudes of the profession in establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with
clients.
Data to be collected in OCTH 244 by course instructors: This is the faculty run clinic
course where all students must successfully meet the above objective at a C or better to
pass the class. Each student must submit written documentation of the evaluation results,
theoretical foundation, and intervention plan for the assigned client. Each intervention
session is documented using written notes and during the seminar portion of this class
each student is required to present client status reports verbally.
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9. Fall 2007 Indirect Measurement (if any): Describe the indirect assessment data that will be
collected (‘C’ in F07 column of Table 2), how much and by whom. Be specific, for example:
graduating seniors in all capstone course sections will be surveyed on curriculum strengths &
weaknesses.
No indirect measures are planned for data collection during Fall 2007 in Occupational Therapy
SLO #
1
2
etc.
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Data to be collected, how much, by whom**