Learning to Teach and Assess Problem Solving in Animal Sciences

Abstract

Exploring curriculum assessment is an exciting but daunting activity, especially when you first dive in. Faculty are currently reviewing the Animal Sciences BS program to better meet the needs of their students in an ever-changing field. Student learning outcomes and curriculum mapping will be evaluated and updated in the spirit of simplification and streamlining. In one content-heavy course, problem-solving skills will be emphasized. Different methods of assessment of problem-solving skills will be utilized, and the results will be presented.