Topic 3: Cross-Curricular Skills/Co- Curricular Domains/Graduate Program Transferable Skills SDSU Assessment Academy Brookings, SD
Recap Mission statements Student Learning Outcomes Curriculum maps
Warm Up Choose one of the following questions to discuss at your table 1. What do you see as the role of assessment beyond accreditation and compliance? 2. How satisfied are you with the way your department/unit shares information about student learning? 3. What do external constituents (employers/businesses, graduate school, etc) expect students to learn while in college?
Workshop Outcomes: Cross-curricular skills/co- Curricular Domains/Graduate Program Transferable Skills Participants will: Identify and define the cross-curricular skills identified in SDBOR policy. Identify and define the co-curricular domains. Identify and define the graduate program transferable skills. Review examples of student learning outcomes, assignments and assessment strategies for cross-curricular skills, cocurricular domains, and transferable skills. Build knowledge of Outcomes platform.
Cross-curricular skills The purpose of the cross-curricular skills is to enable each institution to integrate and extend general education learning into its programs of study in a manner consistent with and supportive of each institution s mission, vision and values and any requirements of ongoing institutional or program-specific accreditation or approval. (SDBOR policy: 2:11: Assessment: August 2016)
Undergrad Programs: Cross-curricular skills Inquiry and analysis Critical and creative thinking Information literacy Teamwork Problem solving Civic Knowledge and Engagement Intercultural Knowledge Ethical Reasoning Foundational Lifelong Learning Skills Integrative Learning Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Graduate Programs: Transferable Skills Transferable skills: Teaching/training Mentoring Argument Deconstruction Diversity Awareness Ethics Moral Decision Making/Moral Reasoning Leadership and Management Awareness of public policy/regulatory affairs Entrepreneurship (patents, licensing, intellectual property, marketing, sales) Intellectual Traits (intellectual humility, courage, empathy, autonomy, integrity, perseverance, confidence in reason, fairmindedness) Wellness (work-life balance, financial preparedness, stress management, time management) Career preparedness (networking, career exploration, interviewing, writing cover letters, resume building)
Co-curricular Domains Knowledge acquisition, constructions, integration and application Cognitive complexity Intrapersonal development Interpersonal development Humanitarian and civic engagement Practical competence
Cross-curricular skill: Inquiry and analysis Inquiry and analysis a systematic process of exploring issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments. Analysis is the process of breaking complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
Cross-curricular skill: Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking a habit of mind characterized by the comprehensive exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion. Both the capacity to combine or synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise in original ways and the experience of thinking, reacting and working in an imaginative way characterized by a high degree of innovation, divergent thinking and risk taking.
Cross-curricular skill: Information literacy Information literacy: The ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively and responsibly use and convey that information to address the need or problem at hand.
Cross-curricular skill: Teamwork Teamwork: Behaviors under the control of individual team members effort they put into team tasks, their manner of interacting with others on the team, and the quantity and quality of contributions to team discussions.
Cross-curricular skill: Problem solving Problem-solving: the process of designing, evaluating, and implementing a strategy to answer an open-ended question or achieve a desired goal.
Cross-curricular skill: Civic knowledge and engagement Civic knowledge and engagement: Developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation that make a different in the civic life of communities and promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes. Engagement encompasses actions wherein individuals participate in activities of personal and public concern that are both individually life enriching and socially beneficial to the community.
Cross-curricular skill: Intercultural knowledge Intercultural Knowledge: Cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills that support effective and appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural contexts.
Cross-curricular skill: Ethical reasoning Ethical reasoning: reasoning about right and wrong human conduct. It requires students to be able to assess their own ethical values and the social context of problems, recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings, think about how different ethical perspectives might be applied to ethical dilemmas and consider the ramifications of alternative actions.
Cross-curricular skill: Foundational Lifelong Learning Foundational Lifelong Learning (Skills): Involve purposeful learning activity, undertaken on an ongoing basis with the aim of improving knowledge, skills and competence.
Cross-curricular skill: Integrative learning Integrative learning: An understanding and a disposition that a student builds across the curriculum and co-curriculum, from making simple connections among ideas and experiences to synthesizing and transferring learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus.
Cross-curricular skill: Diversity, inclusion and equity* (required of all programs) Diversity, inclusion and equity: The intentional engagement with diversity (i.e., individual difference and group /social differences) in ways that increase awareness, content knowledge, cognitive sophistication, and empathic understanding of the complex ways individuals interact within systems and institutions leading to opportunities for equal access to and participation in educational and community programs for all members of society.
Grad Programs: Transferable Skills Transferable skills: Teaching/training Mentoring Argument Deconstruction Diversity Awareness Ethics Moral Decision Making/Moral Reasoning Leadership and Management Awareness of public policy/regulatory affairs Entrepreneurship (patents, licensing, intellectual property, marketing, sales) Intellectual Traits (intellectual humility, courage, empathy, autonomy, integrity, perseverance, confidence in reason, fairmindedness) Wellness (work-life balance, financial preparedness, stress management, time management) Career preparedness (networking, career exploration, interviewing, writing cover letters, resume building)
Co-curricular domain: knowledge acquisition, construction, integration and application Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration and application: Through participation in co-curricular activities, SDSU students expand their knowledge, not only in their discipline but in a range of disciplines and experiences. Students integrate knowledge from their co-curricular activities, coursework, and personal experiences to develop innovative ideas and solutions and apply their knowledge and experiences to new situations. Domain dimensions: -- understanding knowledge from a range of disciplines -- connecting knowledge to other knowledge, ideas, experiences -- constructing knowledge -- relating knowledge to daily life
Co-curricular domain: Cognitive complexity Cognitive complexity: Throughout their education, SDSU students gain skills in critical, creative, and reflective thinking. Co-curricular activities support student development in cognitive complexity through problem solving, creativity, and exposure to multiple perspectives. Domain dimensions: Critical thinking Reflective thinking Effective reasoning Creativity
Co-curricular domain: Intrapersonal development Intrapersonal development: Through participation in cocurricular activities, students gain the ability to be aware of their emotions, establish identity, clarify personal values, act with integrity, and make personal choices that promote individual growth and development. Domain dimensions: Realistic self-appraisal, self-understanding, and self-respect Identity development Commitment to ethics and integrity Spiritual awareness
Co-curricular domain: Interpersonal competence Interpersonal competence: Students develop skills to be successful in an interconnected world. Co-curricular activities promote interpersonal competence through leadership opportunities and teamwork. Students also gain skills developing mutually beneficial relationships with others and navigating complex social and organizational environments. Domain dimensions: Meaningful relationships Interdependence Collaboration Effective leadership
Co-curricular domain: Humanitarianism and civic engagement Humanitarianism and civic engagement: Students recognize the uniqueness of individuals as well as the importance of their community as a whole. Co-curricular activities and programs allow students to engage with others in community service, leadership and teamwork. Domain dimensions: Understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences Global perspective Social responsibility Sense of civic engagement
Co-curricular domain: Practical competence Practical competence: Through co-curricular involvement, students gain important life skills that help them succeed personally and professionally. Domain dimensions: Pursing goals Communicating effectively Technological competence Managing personal affairs Managing career development Demonstrating professionalism Maintaining health and wellness Living a purposeful and satisfying life
Cross-curricular Skills and Co-curricular Domains Co-curricular Domains Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, and application Cognitive complexity Intrapersonal development Interpersonal competence Humanitarian and civic engagement Practical competence Cross-curricular Skills Inquiry and analysis Critical and creative thinking Information literacy Teamwork Problem solving Civic Knowledge and Engagement Intercultural Knowledge Ethical Reasoning Foundational Lifelong Learning Skills Integrative Learning Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Cross-curricular skills/co-curricular domains/transferable skills discussion/selection Academic Programs: Undergraduate/Graduate At your tables, identify which 4 additional cross-curricular skills or 2 transferable skills to recommend to the program faculty and department head for inclusion Select two-three of these skills to discuss further and then draft example student learning outcomes. Co-Curricular Programs: Either by unit or by program, identify which of the domains to recommend to the program staff/unit supervisor for inclusion Select 1-3 of the domains to discuss further and then draft example student learning outcomes
Resources Cross-Curricular Skills (undergrad) Transferable Skills (Grad) Co-Curricular Domains Value Rubrics Outcomes guide