Tasks
Before the semester
- Read About WES and Tips for a Successful WMU Essential Studies Course Proposal for background information.
- Watch the video “The Why and How of WMU Essential Studies” for background knowledge.
- Look at the WMU Essential Studies Interactive Model to learn more about where your course fits in WES. Check level and category.
- Ask your chair to give you the master syllabus and assessment plan for your course.
- Learn more about the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and WMU Essential Studies Outcome Rubrics. Download as needed.
- Plan your course using the master syllabus and assessment plan. Peruse the WMU Essential Studies Handbook to help with planning.
- Decide on assignments to support the assessment plan.
- Go to your E-Learning site and find your WES Assessment. It will be preloaded in the “Grading” section of your shell after Census.
- Contact the Instructional Technology Center for tech questions.
- Email the WES Director with curricular questions.
During the semester
- Teach and assess students according to your assessment plan.
At the end of the semester
- Fill in the WES assessment that is included in your E-Learning shell. Try to complete this assessment during Final Exam Week.
- If you have questions, visit Directions on how to enter Student Learning Outcomes rubric numbers or video.
- If you have a large class, read/watch Directions on how to enter Student Learning Outcomes for large classes or video.
- Contact Harold Watkins with WES assessment in E-Learning questions.