Assessment

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Integrating Theory and Practice: Developing an Assessment Framework For Experiential Learning Programs at The College of Wooster

Student Researchers: Ashley Dawes, Ana Godonoga, Promise Kamanga

Faculty Advisor: Theresa Ford (Educational Assessment) and Dr. Amy Jo Stavnezer (Psychology)

This project involves the development of an assessment framework for theory-to-practice (also known as experiential learning (EL) experiences at The College of Wooster. One of the current strategic priorities at the College is "Integrating Theory and Practice" with the goal of increasing "opportunities for students to connect theory and practice through campus life and 'real world' projects and experiences that strengthen the quality of student learning". Our study therefore provides an opportunity to identify where and how much "Integrating Theory and Practice" occurs on campus; to examine program similarities and differences in practices, goals, and outcomes; and to develop a broad assessment framework and an agile assessment plan of "Integrating Theory and Practice: Experiential Learning" (EL) experiences at the College.