Spring 2024 - Needs Assessment Analysis - Center for Teaching and Learning

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Spring 2024 needs assessment analysis evaluates the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Georgia College and State University by collecting participants’ perceptions of CTL programming and services. The study uses a Qualtrics survey to capture interests, satisfaction levels, and suggestions through both Likert-scale and open-ended items. Results highlight strong demand for critical thinking and problem-solving, increased attention to technology integration including AI, and the need for faculty development, assessment support, and engaging active-learning opportunities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time6 min

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Background Information

Methodology

Findings

Self-reported Learning Priorities

Recommendations

Action Plan

Conclusion

Survey Distribution

Question Responses

AI Analysis

Spring 2024 Needs Assessment Analysis CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY Contents Background Information .................................................................................................................2 Methodology .................................................................................................................................2 Findings........................................................................................................................................2 Self-reported Learning Priorities .......................................................................................................3 Recommendations ..........................................................................................................................4 Action Plan ...................................................................................................................................5 Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................5 Survey Distribution .....................................................................................................................6 Question Responses ....................................................................................................................6 AI Analysis .............................................................................................................................. 14 Introduction This needs assessment analysis evaluates the current offerings and services provided by the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Georgia College and State University (GCSU). It gathers feedback on participants’perceptions of CTL programming and services. The assessment aims to identify areas for improvement and prioritize needs to better support the sample population. Background Information The needs assessment is conducted internally and specifically targets participants who interact with the CTL's programming and services. The CTL plays a crucial role in supporting professional development, faculty success and enhancing teaching and learning effectiveness. Methodology Data was collected through a survey distributed by Qualtrics. The survey included questions about interests in various topics, satisfaction with current CTL offerings, suggestions for improvements, and additional comments. Participants were selected, and data was collected anonymously through the survey platform. Qualitative data from open-ended responses and quantitative data from Likert-scale questions were analyzed to identify common themes and trends. Findings Key findings from the needs assessment analysis include: • Interest in Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Critical thinking and problem-solving emerged as topics of high interest among participants, with a significant number expressing a "Very Interested" response. • Technology-Related Topics: Participants were interested in using technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) . This suggests a growing recognition of the importance of technology in education and a willingness to explore its applications further. • Diverse Learning Opportunities: Participants expressed interest in diverse topics outlined in the self-reported learning priorities portion of this report, indicating the need for a comprehensive approach to curriculum and programming that addresses various aspects of learning and development highlighted in the table that provides a side-by-side interest comparison of the self-reported data. • Faculty Development: The survey responses underscore the significance of faculty development initiatives in addressing the diverse interests and needs of instructors. Providing opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement is crucial for promoting effective teaching and learning practices. • Alignment

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Spring 2024 needs assessment analysis?

It evaluates CTL offerings and services at Georgia College and State University by gathering participant feedback to identify improvement areas and prioritize needs to better support the target population.

How was data collected for the needs assessment?

Data was collected through a Qualtrics survey, including questions on topic interests, satisfaction with current CTL offerings, improvement suggestions, and additional comments. Responses were analyzed using both Likert-scale (quantitative) and open-ended (qualitative) data.

What learning priorities and topics showed the highest interest?

Participants showed strong interest in critical thinking and problem-solving and in technology-related topics, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), along with a desire for diverse learning opportunities and faculty development initiatives.

What recommendations does the analysis propose?

Recommendations include offering workshops, supporting technology integration with training and resources, providing assessment and feedback-focused support, and promoting engaging activities and assignments using active learning strategies.

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