Applying Assessment Strategies in Psychology

Which Methods are Optimal?

Based on the Assessment CyberGuide for Learning Goals and Outcomes, various methods of assessment are more effective for different learning goals in psychology than others.

Learning Goals	Classroom/ Course Data	Individual Projects/ Performance Assessment	Summative Performance Assessment	Self-Assessment/ Reflection	Collaboration	Interviews and Surveys	Archival Measures
Knowledge Base in Psychology	Optimal	Optimal	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Research Methods	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Mixed
Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Inappropriate
Applications of Psychology	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed
Values in Psychology	Inappropriate	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Information and Technological Literacy	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Communication Skills Awareness	Acceptable	Acceptable	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Mixed	Inappropriate
Sociocultural and International Awareness	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Inappropriate
Personal Development Skills	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed	Optimal	Mixed	Mixed	Inappropriate
Career Planning and Development	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Acceptable	Mixed	Acceptable	Inappropriate