Rubrics and assessment

Using rubrics in the assessment process

Here is an example of a successful submission from Modern and Classical Languages. The segments represent boxes on the form to be submitted. Boxes III-V are what the departments fill in after selecting which Kent core learning objective to measure.

I. Kent core learning objectives

Improve their understanding of issues and behaviors concerning inclusion, community, and tolerance

II. Ohio Transfer Module learning objectives

Acquire an understanding of our global and diverse culture and society

III. What corresponding learning outcomes are included in this course?

By the end of the semester, the student should be able to cite specific examples of how life in the ancient Greek world differed from their own. It is also reinforced that one cannot judge ancient cultures using modern values.

IV. What method(s) will be used to assess student learning?

The discussion forum question for the module on women’s lives asks them to compare the ancient Greek attitudes towards women to modern attitudes. They must learn from lectures and readings relevant aspects of this topic and compose two separate posts.

V. What evidence of this assessment will be presented annually for the five-year Kent Core review of this course?

The assessment is graded based on a rubric that checks submissions for inclusion of relevant observations made from lectures and readings, as well as their written ability and originality of thought. The grades can be tabulated for submission in a report of each semester’s performances.