Phase 1-3 Instruction and Evaluation Reform Process College of Education at Texas Tech University

1. Student Orientation
Phase 1-3 Instruction and Evaluation Reform Process

2. Why Reform?
• The College of Education will graduate the
measurably best educators.
• We have identified a trademark outcome for
each graduate program that represents a
decisive skill to set our graduates apart from
others in the field.
Texas Tech University wants to produce
national leaders!

3. Trademark Outcomes
The selection of the trademark outcome (TO) was based on 3 factors:
Key findings identified by employers
Critical standards and objectives
recognized by professional organizations
Valuable results pinpointed through
faculty expertise

4. Why Have Trademark Outcomes?
The trademark
outcome (TO)
represents a
decisive skill that
sets our graduates
apart from others
in the field.
 Performance-ready
upon graduation
 In-depth knowledge
and practical
implementation
experience throughout
the program
 You don’t just learn
about it, you practice it
until perfecting it with
faculty guidance

5. What is a Phase?
The graduate curriculum in the College of Education is divided into 3 interrelated
phases that assess mastery of the TO.
Phase 1
The acquisition of knowledge.
Phase 2
Applying the knowledge and skills you have learned.
Phase 3
Designing, implementing and evaluating the information in real life
settings.

6. Three Phase Evaluation Sequence
Phase
1
Learning new or more in-depth
information about particular
competency-based set of skills.
Phase
2
Skill development to be able to
demonstrate an deep, performancebased understanding.
Phase
3
Practical application of the skill by
performing it in a real-world setting.

7. Scope and Sequence
 Scope and sequence chart shows the 3
Phases
 Helps you to know if you are taking
courses in appropriate phases
 Provides clues about your preparation
when you need remediation
 Allows you to know what to expect from
course assignments

8. Performance Based Assessment
As you are moving through the 3 phases of coursework, you will be evaluated
through 2 methods
Apply and
Evaluate
course
assignments
(A&Es)
P1, P2, and
P3 end of
phase
assessments
Information about how to complete A&Es is provided in the course syllabi

9. Apply and Evaluate Assignments
A&E
A&Es are specific to the content of
the course but assess progress
towards mastery of the TO
Progress on individual A&Es
provides you and your professor
with opportunities for both
remediation and enrichment
Feedback on A&Es occurs before the
course is completed
Rubrics are used to document your
performance
Each course has an A&E

10. Phase 1-2 End of Phase Assessments
• Reflects mastery of
all P1-P2 knowledge
and skills
• Will reflect your
ability to actually
perform the skills
you have learned
• Allows for
opportunities for
remediation if
necessary
Occurs towards the
end of your P1-P2
courses

11. P3-End of Phase Assessment
• Incorporates a performance-based
demonstration of what you have learned
• Occurs at the end of the program
Signals mastery of
the trademark
outcome

12. Rubric-Based Evaluation
Rubrics will be
– Used to evaluate student progress on both
A&E assignments and end of phase
assessments
– Included in each course syllabus
– Available before the assignment or
assessment is due
– Provided to the student after evaluation
– Form the basis for remediation or enrichment

13. Questions
• Look for the Frequently Asked Questions
page for more information
• Orientations on Lync are available on a
scheduled basis and upon request.
Send your questions
to
pam.smith@ttu.edu