The Effect of Informational Characteristics and Faculty Knowledge and Beliefs on the Use of Assessment |
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Authors: | Jessica L Jonson Jr" target="_blank">Robert J ThompsonJr Timothy C Guetterman Nancy Mitchell |
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Institution: | 1.Buros Center for Testing, College of Education and Human Sciences,University of Nebraska-Lincoln,Lincoln,USA;2.Department of Psychology and Neuroscience,Duke University,Durham,USA;3.University of Michigan,Ann Arbor,USA;4.Undergraduate Education Programs,University of Michigan,Lincoln,USA |
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Abstract: | Increasing the use of learning outcome assessments to inform educational decisions is a major challenge in higher education. For this study we used a sense-making theoretical perspective to guide an analysis of the relationship of information characteristics and faculty assessment knowledge and beliefs with the use of general education assessment information at three research institutions with similar organizational contexts. Study findings indicate that the likelihood of using assessment information increases when assessment evidence is action oriented and viewed as of high quality and when faculty members are knowledgeable, have positive dispositions toward assessment, and have a perception of institutional support for engagement in assessment activities. |
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