by Sarah Gray “We have our lowest withdrawal rates this semester by far, than we’ve ever had! They aren’t getting better grades because it’s an easier course, it’s actually a more rigorous course, and through this process, I now realize that this is part of my job.” - Dr. Brooke Whisenhunt Background Psychology faculty members Dr. Brooke Whisenhunt and Dr. Danae Hudson are … [Read more...] about Closing the Loop: Student Learning in Introductory Psychology
By Dr. Keri Franklin Identifying a Problem The Criminology and Criminal Justice Department decided to begin with the end in mind to see if students were prepared for the writing expected in CRM 598, which was a capstone experience that required the completion of a policy analysis paper. Based on a review of student work and a discussion about what writing looks like in … [Read more...] about Closing the Loop: Student Learning in Criminology
by Dr. Keri Franklin What Do Today’s Wildlife Biologists Need to Know? Assessment for improvement is essential to the Biology Department. Conversations about student learning permeate hallway conversations. Through faculty conversations about student learning in the hallway, in department meetings, and an … [Read more...] about Closing the Loop: Student Learning in Biology
by Sarah Gray and Dr. Keri Franklin The Department Dr. Mary Jane Pardue, the Interim Department Head of Media, Journalism & Film, in the College of Arts and Letters, has been at Missouri State University since 2002. Throughout her 12 years at the university she has taught numerous courses within the department and has seen, first hand, the process of student learning … [Read more...] about Closing the Loop: Student Learning in Media, Journalism & Film