Reflecting on the Reflections: Using Word Clouds to Assess a Catholic University Core Curriculum and Community-Engaged Learning Course

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  • Author(s): Jimmy Smith; Catherine Zeisner; Ryan Turcott
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Intersection: A Journal at the Intersection of Assessment and Learning. 2024 5(1):15-34.
  • Publication Date:
    2024
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education. 6844 Bardstown Road #910, Louisville, KY 40291. Tel: 502-406-8012; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://www.aalhe.org/intersection
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      20
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Catholics; Catholic Educators; Religious Colleges; Core Curriculum; Curriculum Evaluation; Community Services; Service Learning; Social Justice; Course Evaluation; Evaluation Methods; Visual Aids; Reflection
    • ISSN:
      2688-7207
    • Abstract:
      The current research utilized a modern word cloud tool to assess the effectiveness of course objectives and outcomes of a community-engaged learning and core curriculum course at a private Catholic University. The foundational course revolves around social justice using the setting of sport and physical activity. Beginning with a final reflection of the course and inserting data into word cloud tool, results indicate that this assessment technique offered insight into future enhancements of college course assessment by breaking down and focusing on specific words or phrases that may or may not be meeting the needs of the instructor and students.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1445439