IEL Assessment Workgroup Report - Assessing Written Reflections

Abstract

This report describes a pilot assessment activitywithin the IUPUI Institute for Engaged Learning (IEL). As part of the strategic planning process within Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE), IEL articulated an assessment plan that included direct assessment of student learning within itsengaged learning programming. Specifically, the focusis on the “Communicator”profile within the Profilesof Learning for Undergraduate Success. To that end, this assessmentappliedthe AAC&U Written Communication VALUE Rubrictodirectly assess104students’written reflection artifactsof their experiences in AY 2019-2020.The learning outcome assessed was the following: By participating in engaged learning, students will: convey ideas effectively and ethically in oral, written, and visual forms across public, private, interpersonal, and team settings, using face-to-face and mediated channels.