Assessment Type—Capstone (based on our desired capstone assessment outcomes); Capstones are personally designed, independently conducted activities that enable students to further knowledge and skills in one or more of the course topics that students have found or believe to be of special interest
Pros and Cons for Type
Pros: Comprehensive; shows student abilities in specialized area(s) of interest; creative in nature; student driven; involves all faculty
Cons: Costs to students must be assessed; time consuming; requires careful, coordinated design; grading can be subjective; staff training needed for implementation
Type Capstone Assessments by Category (implement annually)
Student
Standardized exams (specific to an area of interest)
End of capstone course exam
Process/Product Portfolios for:
Team Projects/simulations
Internships
Clinical Experiences
Specific projects or assignments
Course
Portfolio Evaluations
Program
Structured staff interviews, focus groups, etc. to gather summary statements on program effectiveness, given student performances
capstone_assessment_introduction.ppt | |
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carl_wunche_senior_high_school_capstone_model_97-capstone_booklet_2011_2012.pdf | |
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entrepreneurship_capstone_model_complete_south_dakota.doc | |
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