Program Outcomes for the AAS degree in the Interpreter Training Program

Contact Person (name/email): April Starks, astarks@fairmontstate.edu

Date: 11/29/07

Program Outcome	Direct assessment measure	Satisfactory performance standard
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:	Student performance with respect to this outcome will be measured by:	Satisfactory student performance on the direct assessment measure will consist of:
1. Perform American Sign Language (ASL)	Performance assessments will be completed through video tapes.	Minimum of 70% degree of accuracy and fluency.*
2. Demonstrate unique skills required for interpreting in specialized settings, applying their preferred sign language.	Assessment will be conducted in class through role play activities and videotaped assignments.	Minimum of 70% degree of accuracy and fluency.*
3. Explain the role of the interpreter/transliterator to both deaf and hearing consumers of interpreting services.	Method of measurement will be conducted through written or computerized tests, in class discussions, and journals.	Minimum of 70% degree of accuracy and fluency.*
4. Describe/discuss the missions and roles of various agencies/organizations that serve the deaf community.	Method of measurement will be conducted through written or computerized tests, in class discussions, and journals.	Minimum of 70% degree of accuracy and fluency.*

* To be determined by the methods of measurement set forth in the capstone course.

 

 

Program Outcomes for the Certificate in American Sign Language Communication

Program Name:  American Sign Language Communication Program

Contact Person (name/email): Ruby Losh/rlosh@fairmontstate.edu

Date: November 29, 2007

Program Outcome  (due Dec. 3)	Direct assessment measure  (due Dec. 3)	Satisfactory performance standard
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:	Student performance with respect to this outcome will be measured by:	Satisfactory student performance on the direct assessment measure will consist of:
1. Identify specific vocabulary within registers.	Assessment will be completed through videotapes, class activities, and lab work.	Minimum of 70% degree of accuracy and fluency. *
2. Demonstrate appropriate social behavior when interacting with members of the Deaf community.	Assessment will be done through weekly journals and quizzes.	Minimum of 70% degree of accuracy and fluency. *
3. Identify and discuss issues relating to the Deaf community and culture in America, including the history of and famous people.	Student’s knowledge will be assessed through online discussions, written tests, written assignments, and a research paper.	Minimum of 70% degree of accuracy and fluency. *
* The ITP is a competitive program; students with the ASL certificate will be eligible to compete for available slots.

 

* To be determined by the methods of measurement set forth in the capstone course.

 

 

Initial draft from Fall, 2007?

Upon successful completion of the American Sign Language Communication Certificate program, the student will be able t

 

• Discuss/describe the hallmarks of the Deaf community, including the evolution of “deafness” to the modern concept of Deaf culture;
• Demonstrate appropriate social behavior when interacting with members of the Deaf community
• Perform American Sign Language (ASL) with a minimum of 50% degree of accuracy and fluency*

 

* The ITP is a competitive program; students with the ASL certificate will be eligible to compete for available slots.

* To be determined by methods of measurement set forth by the capstone course.