Student Learning Outcomes Addendum
Revised and approved by College Outcomes Committee and Pierce Academic Senate on 4-28-14
Date:
Course Subject & Number:
Course Title:
Cross-Listed Course and Number (for SLO’s
that apply to multiple courses):
Effective Semester
(e.g., Fall 2013):
What type of change(s) are you making?
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Correcting typos or minor editing
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New SLO(s)
To what GELO(s)* does this course map? (Check all that apply)
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Communication: The student will demonstrate proficiency in communication skills, including
active listening, textual interpretation and comprehension, and oral and written expression.
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2.
Critical Thinking: The student will demonstrate proficiency in identifying and clarifying
issues, problems, questions, and assumptions; analyzing data and relevant information
including alternative approaches; differentiating between facts, opinions, and biases;
synthesizing and generating solutions and possible outcomes; and using evidence and
reasoning to support conclusions.
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3.
Research and Information Literacy: The student will demonstrate proficiency in modes of
inquiry specific to the discipline of study and discernment of relevant and appropriate sources
of information.
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4.
Civic Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning in a Diverse Society: The student will
demonstrate proficiency in understanding, and engaging with, contemporary notions of the
public good in a democratic and diverse society and the relevant principles, concepts, and
arguments that guide ethical decision-making
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5.
Quantitative Analysis and Scientific Reasoning: The student will demonstrate proficiency
in the interpretation and description of quantitative data and situations and relevant graphs,
symbols, or mathematical relationships and concepts to solve problems.
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6.
Arts & Cultural Awareness: The student will demonstrate proficiency in the identification,
recognition, description, and explanation of his or her interaction with, and understanding of,
cultural practices and social structures.
Is this course correctly mapped in the Outcomes Database and Reporting Repository?
Yes ☐
No ☐
[To determine whether this course is correctly mapped to Pierce College’s GELO’s*, click this link
(http://faculty.piercecollege.edu/outcomes/). Under “Select Department” choose General Education, under “Select Degree” choose
GEN, and under “Select Program” choose General Education.]
SLO Addendum, April 2014 revision
List the approved Student Learning Outcomes for this course, which adhere to Pierce
College’s definition of “authentic assessment.” Please edit for grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
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Press Tab for additional row.
Please indicate with an X in the applicable boxes below, the SLO assessment method(s) that
may be used for this course. Be sure to indicate all that may apply. The specific assessments
and outcomes will be described on the SLO Assessment Report submitted to your coach:
Project
Interview
Portfolio
Essay
Exam
MultipleChoice
Exam
ShortAnswer
Exam
Assigned
Paper
Performance
Demonstration
OTHER (Please briefly describe in the text box provided below.)
Please visit the College Outcomes Committee Web page (http://faculty.piercecollege.edu/outcomes/) for a list of contacts and
information.
*Acronyms, initialisms, and definitions:
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SLO: Student Learning Outcome
GELO: General Education Learning Outcome
Authentic Assessment (Pierce College’s adopted definition): A form of assessment in which students are asked to perform
tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills. (adapted from John Mueller)
SLO Addendum, April 2014 revision