Assessment and Grading
November 11, 2008Facilitator: Patrick Ahern, Graduate Teaching Fellow
Session 2, 2:30–3:45
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This session will review ‘best practices’ of assessment and grading, as well as consider questions such as the following:
How do I uncover what previous knowledge or preconceptions my students are bringing to class?
How can I know if how I’m teaching is effective?
What are the different ways to assess the learning successes or failures throughout a semester?
How can grading teach?
When is grading a failed opportunity?
How do I use grading as a tool to clarify expectations and direction in my class?
WHAT DO YOU FIND DIFFICULT ABOUT GRADING? HOW COULD THIS SESSION HELP YOU?
