This document outlines a 4-step process for efficiently developing student learning outcomes across history courses. The 4 steps are: 1) Develop shared SLOs that apply to all history courses while allowing for differences between subject areas. 2) Set a standard of 70% or higher for demonstrating success on each SLO. 3) Allow faculty flexibility in assessment methods while standardizing reporting. 4) Make all SLOs, samples, and forms easy to locate.

1. Efficient SLO Development Across Courses: The Example of History Lisa M Lane

3. Step 1: Develop objectives in terms of what students should be able to do in the discipline’s courses. SLO #1 SLO #2 SLO #3 SLO #4 apply to all History courses different for each GE area

4. Step 2: Set a standard for success. 70% or more correct for that SLO = good less than 70% = may need evalution of SLO or teaching method/material

5. Step 3: Faculty choice of method + standardized reporting department sample assessment individual faculty assessment assignment treated as assessment

6. Step 4: Make everything easy to find Schedule SLOs Sample tests Reporting forms

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