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Assessment Examples: Preparing for Advising

Preparing for Advising

Overview

In flipped advising, many assessments (any activity that provides feedback) are designed to enhance the in-person or synchronous advising session. These assessments serve two purposes: prepare the student with relevant and timely questions and/or reflections, and prepare the advisor to identify resources and services in preparation of the session. 

Examples

  • Pre-Advising Worksheet

    • Using the quiz/survey tool, create a form that asks specific questions to verify that students know their requirements for that semester. This is also an opportunity to ask a simple question like "What is weighing on your mind this semester?" or "What are you looking forward to in the next three months?" Other pre-advising questions to consider are:
      • What is your preferred name and pronoun(s)?
      • What is your current major? Are you thinking about changing?
      • When is your registration date?
      • Using the degree requirements and flow charts, which courses do you plan to take next semester?
      • What three goals do you have for next semester (one academic, one personal, one professional)
      • What experiential learning opportunities would you like to explore? (list related opportunities)
  • Semester Plan
    • Ask students to upload an academic plan for the next three semesters. Offering a template for them to complete (e.g., Word template, Google Doc template, Fillable PDF) that also lists their academic requirements provides them with a starting point and guide.
  • Weekly Time Management
    • Provide students with a time log to track how much time they spend on courses, studying, work, and hobbies. In the assignment, ask them to complete two parts:
      • Part 1: Self-assessment: For three days, track how much time is spent on courses, studying, work, and hobbies using the time log provided. Upload to the assignment.
      • Part 2: Reflect and Re-evaluate: What surprised you after tracking your time? What would you like to spend more time on and what steps do you plan to take to make that happen?

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