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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

2001 2002 2003
n = 28 n = 44 n = 90
Mastery of Content
Connect knowledge from coursework to real-world experiences 85.7% 69.8% 88.9%
Connect learning in major with learning in other courses 75.0% 72.1% 86.7%
Theories, skills and concepts in my major 100.0% 70.5% 92.2%

INDEX

86.9% 70.8% 89.3%
 
Articulate Communication
Communicate effectively in writing 89.3% 72.1% 86.5%
Communicate effectively in speaking 67.9% 69.8% 83.3%

INDEX

78.6% 70.9% 84.9%
 
Capacity to Work Toward Accomplishing Goals Both Independently and Cooperatively
Acquire new skills and knowledge on my own 92.9% 69.8% 89.9%
Function effectively as a member of a team 85.7% 73.8% 84.1%

INDEX

89.3% 71.8% 87.0%
 
Knowledge of and Respect for Individuals and Groups Who are Different from Themselves
Diverse peoples, cultures and worldviews 100.0% 62.8% 82.2%
Urban communities in the United States 92.9% 47.7% 77.8%
Human relationships and behavior 85.7% 61.4% 83.1%
Social structures and institutions 82.1% 53.5% 82.2%
The merits of others points of view 85.2% 59.1% 85.4%

INDEX

89.2% 56.9% 82.1%
 
Development of Service-Oriented, Socially Responsible Value and Ethical Framework
Religious traditions and ethical values 60.7% 48.8% 55.6%
My opportunities to provide service to the community 75.0% 43.2% 77.8%
My own values and ethical frameworks 75.0% 55.8% 81.1%
My sense of social responsibility 85.2% 63.6% 84.4%

INDEX

73.9% 52.9% 74.7%
 
Critical and Creative Thinking
Analyze arguments, investigate assumptions, think critically 85.7% 64.3% 90.0%
Formulate creative and original ideas 92.9% 76.7% 87.6%

INDEX

89.3% 70.6% 88.8%
 
Development of Multiple Literacy's
Use quantitative methods to analyze and interpret data 67.9% 62.8% 73.0%
Use computers to support my learning 60.7% 61.9% 74.4%
Philosophical issues 71.4% 53.5% 75.6%
Major principles in the sciences and mathematics 67.9% 54.5% 60.7%

INDEX

67.0% 58.1% 70.9%
 
A Personal Arts and Literature Aesthetic in Formation
Background and traditions in the arts 57.1% 43.2% 65.6%
Background and traditions in literature 50.0% 54.8% 67.4%
My likes and dislikes in art, literature, music and drama 50.0% 44.2% 65.5%

INDEX

52.4% 47.3% 66.2%
 
Self-Reflection/Life Skills
Continue learning throughout my life 89.3% 76.7% 87.8%
 
Historical Consciousness 
Place current problems in a historical context 67.9% 53.5% 74.7%
Historical developments in a variety of settings 60.7% 44.2% 66.7%

INDEX

64.3% 48.8% 70.6%
Note: Values indicate percentage indicate "Quite a bit" and "Very Much" on a 4-point scale.

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