Title

Measuring Essential Learning Outcomes for Public Speaking

Authors

Melissa A. Broeckelman-Post, Illinois State University
Karla M. Hunter, Illinois State University
Joshua N. Westwick, Illinois State University
Angela Hosek, Illinois State University
Kristina Ruiz-Mesa, Illinois State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

Basic Course Directors (BCDs) are typically expected to assess course learning outcomes, but few formal guidelines and resources exist for new BCDs. As one part of a larger multi-methodological assessment tool development project, this manuscript maps existing quantitative measures onto the six essential competencies and associated learning outcomes established by the Social Science Research Council Panel on Public Speaking. This manuscript compiles dozens of measurement resources, aligned by outcome, and also identifies areas where future assessment measures development is needed. While there are many measures available for evaluating outcomes related to creating messages, critically analyzing messages, and demonstrating self-efficacy, there are measurement gaps for outcomes related to communication ethics, embracing difference, and influencing public discourse.

Comments

This article was published in Basic Communication Course Annual: Vol 32, Article 4. (2020).

Recommended Citation

Broeckelman-Post, Melissa A.; Hunter, Karla M.; Westwick, Joshua N.; Hosek, Angela; and Ruiz-Mesa, Kristina, "Measuring Essential Learning Outcomes for Public Speaking" (2020). Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Publications. 123.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/sotlpubs/123