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Enhancing Student Learning for Life-long Success at Tennessee Technological University

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) at Tennessee Technological University aims to improve student learning by focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. This five-year initiative involves broad campus involvement, effective assessment methods, and support for the institution's vision. By identifying weaknesses in student learning and implementing active learning strategies, the QEP strives to equip graduates with the skills needed for real-world success. Faculty, students, and employers all prioritize problem-solving skills, making QEP's goals crucial for student engagement, confidence, and retention.

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Enhancing Student Learning for Life-long Success at Tennessee Technological University

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  1. Quality Enhancement Plan Improving Student Learning for Life-long Success Tennessee Technological University

  2. How much do Students Remember? Five-minute University

  3. Implications • Memory for Factual Information Should not be the Primary Focus of Higher Education. • Focus on Changing Students’ Abilities to Think, Interpret and Solve Novel Problems. • Assess Students’ Abilities to Think, Interpret, and Solve Novel Problems.

  4. What is the QEP? • Quality Enhancement Plan • Focused plan for improving student learning • 5 year monitoring of progress • Identified Weakness • New Initiative

  5. Elements of a Successful QEP Improving Student Learning Broad Campus Involvement Effective Methods of Assessment Supports Vision/ Goals of Institution Supported by Research Findings Identified Weakness

  6. Goals of QEP Committee Identify Weaknesses in Student Learning Suggest Topics & Strategies Vision Improved Life-long Success

  7. Skills Graduates need for Success # 1 for Faculty = Critical Thinking # 1 for Students = Real World Problem Solving # 1 from Employer Survey = Problem Solving

  8. TTU QEP Improve critical thinking/real world problem solving skills through the use of active learning strategies. • With emphasis on communication skills • With emphasis on teamwork skills • With emphasis on creative thinking

  9. Associated Benefits More Student Engagement & Higher Student Retention Active Learning Improved Confidence & Life-long Success

  10. Requesting Participation

  11. Successful QEP Grants • Focus on TTU students’ critical thinking/real-world problem solving • Clearly use active learning strategies • New initiative • Significant impact • Clear budget and budget justification • Innovative • Clear goals and action plan • Appropriate assessment

  12. Thank You

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