SACSCOC Fifth Year Interim Report
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Assessment : 2013 - 2014 : Educational Programs :
Reading MED
Reading MED
2 Goals 2 Objectives 2 Indicators 2 Criteria 2 Findings 2 Actions
| GOAL: Quality And Effectiveness |
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The proficiencies of the International Reading Association were developed by leaders in the profession and represent the knowledge and skills base needed by Reading Specialists in the field. |
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| Candidates create a portfolio that demonstrates their proficiency in each standard through work samples and reflection as related to the IRA rubric. See attached rubric. |
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The reading faculty divide the standards among them (two faculty members per standard) to score the portfolios. Candidates must achieve a score of 1 (acceptable) on each standard. |
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| All candidates met the goal of passing their master's portfolio with at least a 1 (acceptable). |
Actions for Objective:
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The reading program met our goal for each master's candidate to score at least a 1 (acceptable) overall in 2013-2014. For the 204-2015 academic year, our goal is to have at least 80% of the candidates score a 2 (exceptional). |
| GOAL: Diagnostic Assessment |
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This assignment consists of each graduate student conducting a diagnostic evaluation and individual instruction of reading performance for two children attending the Sam Houston State University Reading Program. Data from the tests given will be summarized and interpreted to establish reader's developmental/instructional level in reading as well as an indication of the child’s literacy strengths and weaknesses. Using an analysis of the child’s reading level, reading strengths, and reading weaknesses, students will construct a program of instructional recommendations. |
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| Candidates will demonstrate proficiency in evaluation and instruction in their case study report as indicated by the Case Study Rubric. This rubric was developed by the reading faculty to evaluate students' ability to assess, plan instruction and deliver instruction. This rubric is based on the International Reading Association standards. See attached rubric. Performance on the Case Study will be evaluated by instructors for READ 5307 and READ 5308. See attached rubric. |
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Candidates will achieve a score of 2 on each of the 6 areas in the Case Study Analysis, demonstrating that they have exceeded standards on the rubric. |
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Six of the ten candidates scored 2 on each criteria of the case study rubric. Four of the ten candidates scored 2 on four of the criteria and 1 on two of the criteria. All students made passing grades on the case studies overall. |
Actions for Objective:
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| Analyzing the case study results, we realized that there is room for improvement by our candidates on interpreting assessment data and connecting theory and course content. As a result more instructional emphasis in these areas will be included in the coursework of READ 5307 and 5308 in 2014-2015. |
| Previous Cycle's "Plan for Continuous Improvement" |
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The reading faculty has accomplished all of its objectives for the year, and we conducted an orientation for masters students both online and face-to-face. Because all objectives have been met, we feel our program has been strengthened. We will strive towards meeting all of our objectives. The objectives that were met are as follows: All candidates scored at least 85% on the Case Study Analysis; and all students scored at least 85% on their Masters Portfolios. For next year, we are going to change the rubric so that our goals will be for all students to score at least a "1"(acceptable) on their Case Study Analysis and for all students to score at least a "1" (acceptable) on their Masters Portfolios. The Reading Faculty is in the process of reviewing all evaluation instruments in our program in order to have consistency across coursework.
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| Update on Previous Cycle's "Plan for Continuous Improvement" |
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The reading faculty has accomplished all of its objectives for the year, and we conducted an orientation for masters students both online and face-to-face. Because all objectives have been met, we feel our program has been strengthened. We will strive towards meeting all of our objectives. The objectives that were met are as follows: All candidates scored at least 85% on the Case Study Analysis; and all students scored at least 85% on their Masters Portfolios. For next year, we are going to change the rubric so that our goals will be for all students to score at least a "1"(acceptable) on their Case Study Analysis and for all students to score at least a "1" (acceptable) on their Masters Portfolios.The reading faculty did not revise any rubrics this year, but have scheduled meetings to review and revise for the 2014-2015 year. |
| Plan for Continuous Improvement |
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The reading faculty will review and revise our master’s program, including all rubrics and course content, during the 2014-2015 academic school year. We are continuously striving to improve our master’s program to meet the needs of our diverse population.
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