Speaker
Description
Grading, or assessment, makes up a large percentage of teachers’ work, but are we making the most effective use of our time? By considering the efficacy of grading and error correction on student outcomes and the purpose behind homework assignments, we can potentially reduce the amount of grading we do as teachers without negatively affecting student outcomes. This workshop will review the philosophy of grading and specific examples of quicker and more efficient assessment.
Summary
Grading, or assessment, makes up a large percentage of teachers’ work, but are we making the most effective use of our time? By considering the efficacy of grading and error correction on student outcomes and the purpose behind homework assignments, we can potentially reduce the amount of grading we do as teachers without negatively affecting student outcomes. This workshop will review the philosophy of grading and specific examples of quicker and more efficient assessment.
| Teaching Context | College and university education |
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