We help members of the Northwestern community reflect on student learning.
What do we want students to learn? Are they learning it? How? How can we better support their learning? These questions are at the core of student learning assessment, which involves:
- Articulating learning objectives
- Selecting appropriate teaching strategies and activities
- Collecting evidence related to these objectives
- Using the information to enhance learning and teaching
This site's purpose is to provide Northwestern faculty and staff with useful resources for their own assessments of student learning and to inform the community about assessment efforts at Northwestern.
Assess the impact of remote learning on students’ preparedness and progress.
The COVID-19 pandemic and social upheaval have influenced students’ learning contexts and contributed toward uncertainties related to the knowledge, skills, and experiences students have acquired. Access this resource for feasible ways to diagnose any gaps in students’ preparation, point students to useful resources, and make informed decisions about course design, instruction, and program milestones.
Assessment at NorthwesternKey principles and structures that guide assessment at Northwestern UniversityThe Assessment ProcessThe Assessment Cycle and how to develop meaningful student learning objectives and assessmentsFAQs and DefinitionsFrequently asked questions about assessment and resources Assessing Learning in CoursesTools to assess learning at the course levelAssessing Learning in Majors, Minors, & CertificatesTools to assess learning in the sequences of a major, minor, or certificate programAssessment in PracticeExamples of recent assessment activities from across the University Campus ResourcesCampus-wide and school-specific resources to enhance learning, teaching, and assessment
