Motlow State Community College Program Student Learning Outcomes Use of Assessment Results Spring Semester 2017 Program Title: General Education, University Parallel Major Course: SOCI 1020 Social Problems Expected Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): Students will be able to: Differentiate between and apply the sociological theories of Structural Functionalism, Conflict, and Symbolic Interactionism to various social problems as a framework to understand possible causes and solutions. Explain the functions and dysfunctions of deviance. Summarize the contributions of sociology’s pioneers: Auguste Comte, Harriet Martineau, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber. Compare and contrast the various of societies. Describe the characteristics of major racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Describe the major economic problems facing the U.S. today. Performance Measure(s): Pre-test/Post-test Effectiveness Standard: A pass rate of 70% or greater on the embedded assessment questions will indicate achievement of the SLO. If at least 2 of the 3 questions tied to the corresponding SLO meets or exceeds the effectiveness standard of 70%, achievement of the SLO is considered to have been accomplished. Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Embedded Assessment Questions 1 Questions 1, 2, & 3 2 Questions 4, 5, & 6 3 Questions 7, 8, & 9 4 Questions 10, 11, & 12 5 Questions 13, 14, & 15 6 Questions 16, 17, & 18 Assessment Results:
Motlow State Community College Program Student Learning Outcomes Use of Assessment Results Spring Semester 2017 Program Title: General Education, University Parallel Major Course: SOCI 1020 Social Problems Expected Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): Students will be able to: Differentiate between and apply the sociological theories of Structural Functionalism, Conflict, and Symbolic Interactionism to various social problems as a framework to understand possible causes and solutions. Explain the functions and dysfunctions of deviance. Summarize the contributions of sociology’s pioneers: Auguste Comte, Harriet Martineau, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber. Compare and contrast the various of societies. Describe the characteristics of major racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Describe the major economic problems facing the U.S. today. Performance Measure(s): Pre-test/Post-test Effectiveness Standard: A pass rate of 70% or greater on the embedded assessment questions will indicate achievement of the SLO. If at least 2 of the 3 questions tied to the corresponding SLO meets or exceeds the effectiveness standard of 70%, achievement of the SLO is considered to have been accomplished. Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Embedded Assessment Questions 1 Questions 1, 2, & 3 2 Questions 4, 5, & 6 3 Questions 7, 8, & 9 4 Questions 10, 11, & 12 5 Questions 13, 14, & 15 6 Questions 16, 17, & 18 Assessment Results:
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