Quality Enhancement PlanImproving Student Learning for Life-long Success
Quality Enhancement PlanImproving Student Learning for Life-long Success
Tennessee Technological University
Implications
Memory for Factual Information Should not be the Primary Focus of Higher Education.
Focus on Changing Students’ Abilities to Think, Interpret and Solve Novel Problems.
Assess Students’ Abilities to Think, Interpret, and Solve Novel Problems.
What is the QEP?
Quality Enhancement Plan
Focused plan for improving student learning
5 year monitoring of progress
Identified Weakness
New Initiative
Elements of a Successful QEP
Broad Campus Involvement
Supported by Research Findings
Effective Methods of Assessment
Supports Vision/ Goals of Institution
Improving Student Learning
Identified Weakness
Goals of QEP Committee
Identify Weaknesses in
Student Learning
SuggestTopics & Strategies
Vision
ImprovedLife-longSuccess
Vision
ImprovedLife-longSuccess
Skills Graduates need for Success
# 1 for Faculty = Critical Thinking
# 1 for Students = Real World Problem Solving
# 1 from Employer Survey = Problem Solving
TTU QEP
Improve critical thinking/real world problem solving skills through the use of active learning strategies.
With emphasis on communication skills
With emphasis on teamwork skills
With emphasis on creative thinking
Associated Benefits
Improved
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Creative Thinking
Communication
Team Work
More Student Engagement &
Higher Student Retention
Improved
Confidence
&
Life-long Success
Active Learning
Successful QEP Grants
Focus on TTU students’ critical thinking/real-world problem solvingClearly use active learning strategiesNew initiativeSignificant impactClear budget and budget justificationInnovativeClear goals and action planAppropriate assessment