FAMOUS ASSESSMENT PLANNING FORM
Instructional Programs (IP)
SECTION I _ GENERAL INFORMATION
Bachelor of Science/Health Science Occupation and
Wellness
College/School School of Allied Health Sciences
Degree Program
Contact Person
Date Submitted, Steps 1-3
Debora Oliveira
October 24, 2008
Date Submitted, Steps 4-5
Date Submitted, Step 6
SECTION II_ INSTITUTIONAL MISSION/GOALS CONNECTION
Excerpt(s) Citing Linkage to
University Mission
Statement
Excerpt(s) Citing Linkage to
University Goal (s)
Statements
The mission of FAMU is to provide an enlightened and
enriched academic, intellectual, moral, cultural, ethical,
technological and student-centered environment, conducive
to the development of highly qualified individuals who are
prepared and capable of serving as leaders and contributors
to our ever-evolving society.
Goal #3: Academic improvement - To provide a distinctive
quality undergraduate and graduate educational experience
based on challenging academic standards and exposure to
new technologies.
Program Mission:
Program Mission/Goals
The primary mission of the Division of Occupational Therapy
at Florida A&M University is to provide students with
educational experiences within a student-centered
environment that promote and foster self-directed life-long
learners who, with use of critical thinking, clinical reasoning,
and effective communication skills, infuse theory into
evidence-based practice and acquire entry-level professional
competence in the delivery of occupational therapy services.
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Program Expected
Outcomes
1. Communication Skills: Students in the Health Science
Occupation and Wellness will demonstrate proficiency in oral
and written communication skills.
2. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will demonstrate the
ability to use critical thinking, clinical reasoning and
problem-solving skills in analyzing and evaluating various
types of cases, reports and research publications in
addressing issues, problems and current topics in
occupational therapy.
3. Specific Content Knowledge: Students will
demonstrate an understanding of knowledge, concepts and
skills related to the delivery of healthcare services with an
emphasis on occupational therapy.
4. Technology Proficiency: Students will demonstrate
proficiency in the use of various technologies for research,
statistics, presentation, and documentation.
5. Professional Behavior/Ethics: Students will
demonstrate professional standards, values, attitudes,
behaviors, and ability to work in a fair and equitable manner
with diverse populations in accordance with the
Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
SECTION III_ FAMOUS SIX STEPS
EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #1
Step 1
Formulate Outcome
Communication Skills: Students will demonstrate
proficiency in oral and written communication.
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Step 2
Ascertain Criteria for
Success
Step 3
Measure Performance
Using Direct and Indirect
Methods of Assessment
Step 4
Observe and Summarize
Results
Step 5
Step 6
Direct Measure:
Seventy five percent of senior students will demonstrate
proficiency in communication skills.
Indirect Measure:
Seventy five percent of senior students will be assessed as good
in oral communication skills in community activities.
Direct Measure:
1. 75% of students will have at least a score of 80 or above
on a selected paper or presentation in OTH 4721, OTH
4035, and OTH 4140.
Indirect Measure:
1. 75% of senior students will be rated as good in
communication skills by agency supervisors/sponsors/or
faculty for community activities.
Direct Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s)
Use of Results for
Improvement
(Implemented)
Strengthen Program
(Action Plan)
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EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #2
Step 1
Step 2
Critical Thinking Skills:
Students will demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking,
Formulate Outcome
clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills in analyzing
and evaluating.
Ascertain Criteria for
Success
Step 3
Measure Performance
Using Direct and Indirect
Methods of Assessment
Step 4
Observe and Summarize
Results
Direct Measure:
80% of senior students will demonstrate proficiency in critical
thinking in beginning occupational therapy courses.
Indirect Measure:
80% of senior students will demonstrate proficiency in critical
thinking in outside activities and client related activities.
Direct Measure:
1. 80% of students will have at least a score of 80 or above
in selected objective measures of performance in OTH
4030, OTH 4035.
Indirect Measure:
1. 80% of students will be rated as satisfactory for critical
thinking sills in interactions with community therapists
and consumers as rated by faculty.
Direct Measure(s)
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Indirect Measure(s)
Step 5
Step 6
Use of Results for
Improvement
(Implemented)
Strengthen Program
(Action Plan)
SECTION III_ FAMOUS SIX STEPS
EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #3
Step 1
Step 2
Specific Content Knowledge:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of knowledge,
Formulate Outcome
concepts and skills related to the delivery of healthcare and
occupational therapy.
Ascertain Criteria for
Success
Step 3
Measure Performance
Using Direct and Indirect
Methods of Assessment
Step 4
Observe and Summarize
Results
Step 5
Step 6
Direct Measure:
75% of students will demonstrate use of critical thinking, clinical
reasoning, and problem solving in fundamental occupational
therapy courses.
Indirect Measure:
75% of students will demonstrate professional behaviors as
observed by the occupational therapy faculty.
Direct Measure(s)
1. 75% of students will receive an 80 or above on their final
exam or project for OTH 3533, OTH 4030, and OTH 3992.
Indirect Measure(s)
1. 75% of students will be assessed as demonstrating
professional behaviors as rated on the Professional Development
Assessment.
Direct Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s)
Use of Results for
Improvement
(Implemented)
Strengthen Program
(Action Plan)
SECTION III_ FAMOUS SIX STEPS
EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #4
Step 1
Formulate Outcome
Technology Proficiency:
Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of various
technologies for research, statistics, presentation, and
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documentation.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Ascertain Criteria for
Success
Measure Performance
Using Direct and Indirect
Methods of Assessment
Observe and Summarize
Results
Direct Measure:
75%% of students will demonstrate the ability to utilize external
database sites and resources for evidence-based practice.
Indirect Measure:
Will demonstrate proficiency in utilizing blackboard in course
work.
Direct Measure:
90% of students will successfully obtain peer-reviewed literature
from an external data base for OTH 4271, OTH 4035.
Indirect Measure(s)
90% of students will utilize blackboard at least weekly in
coursework.
Direct Measure(s)
Indirect Measure(s)
Use of Results for
Improvement
(Implemented)
Strengthen Program
(Action Plan)
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EXPECTED EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME #5
CULTURAL COMPETENCE
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate and
transform knowledge about individuals and groups of
Formulate Outcome
people into practices and attitudes that facilitate effective
delivery of occupational therapy services within a variety of
contexts.
Ascertain Criteria for
Success
Direct Measure:
100% of students will demonstrate respect for diversity by
utilizing person centered language in all fundamental
occupational therapy courses.
Indirect Measure:
100% of students will demonstrate respect for cultural diversity
in community activities.
Measure Performance
Using Direct and Indirect
Methods of Assessment
Direct Measure:
100% of students will utilize person centered language in their
documentation in OTH 4721 and OTH 4140
Indirect Measure:
1. 100% of students will demonstrate respect for diversity as
acknowledged by community supervisors and participants.
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Direct Measure(s)
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Observe and Summarize
Results
Indirect Measure(s)
Use of Results for
Improvement
(Implemented)
Strengthen Program
(Action Plan)
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