Student Learning Outcomes
Date: February 2009
Course Name and Number: Academic Vocabulary Skills ESL 28
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Given an unknown word in a sentence, analyze the word form and context clues (position in sentence, cohesive markers, example clues, appositives, or other embedded definitions) in order to determine the meaning and usage of the new word.
As assessed by: a test on which the student is given a sentence that includes a vocabulary item previously unknown to the student and, without referring to a dictionary or similar source, derives the probable meaning by identifying its position in the sentence, cohesive markers, example clues, appositives, or other embedded definitions and paraphrases the sentence using a synonym of that word.
2. Write sentences and paragraphs, integrating words from the academic word list accurately and idiomatically.
As assessed by: a test on which students are given a series of related vocabulary items found on the academic word list and, given a question, write a paragraph-long answer that incorporates those words accurately and idiomatically, based on form, meaning, and usage.
1. / Program Outcome #1: Student Learning Outcome(s) 1 (ILO1): Students will be able to identify their language-learning goals and the strategies needed to achieve them.As Assessed by: a student-generated learning plan.
Program Outcome #2: Students will obtain the linguistic knowledge and academic skills needed to communicate effectively in English.
As Assessed by: a questionnaire asking students to rank (1-5) their ability to: write clearly with confidence; speak clearly with confidence; read for main ideas; understand oral discussions and instructions
2. / Institutional Outcome #2 - Analytic & Communication Skills: obtain the knowledge and academic skills necessary to access, evaluate, and interpret ideas, images, and information critically in order to communicate effectively, reach conclusions, and solve problems
ESL28 supports ILO#2 with its focus on obtaining the knowledge and academic skills necessary to communicate effectively.