Marcia, I just started doing this last semester. So far, no one has complained. I'm going to try again this semester - I'll let you know how it goes.
Larry -----Original Message----- From: McKinley, Marcia [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 10:29 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: RE: grading criteria >> I have started to distribute my criteria (usually with sample answers) to the students after the exams. I have a follow-up question about grading criteria, since there have been several posts about those lately. After a few years of teaching, I began using grading rubrics for my students for papers; I stapled the rubric to the top of the paper, with the appropriate number of points circled, a few comments made both in the paper and on the rubric sheet, and their total grade. I tried this for about 4 classes or so and it led to so many more problems. Students argued with me MORE about their grades and other students complained about the rubric sheets. They said it made them feel like children. So, I stopped using them and now, rarely have complaints/questions. Has anyone else had this reaction? Is there some way that you frame your feedback that makes it seem less "child-like" (which I don't really understand)? Marcia Marcia J. McKinley, J.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology Mount St. Mary's College Emmitsburg, MD 21727 (301) 447-5394 x4282 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
