TIPSfolk, Our university has jumped on the assessment bandwagon and those who have drunk the kool-aid talk about "assessment of student learning" and looking at student evidence. I continue to ask why looking at grade distribution is not an indicator of learning. The response is that grades are not an accurate reflection of learning Assuming that there are no points for participation or attendance, shouldn't final grades be an indicator of how much students are learning? If we engage in good practices like using rubrics and norming grading of assignments, shouldn't grades be a reflection of learning?
Thanks for any insight, Rob Rob Weisskirch, MSW. Ph.D. Professor 90.77% Furlough 9.23% Associate Professor of Human Development Certified Family Life Educator Liberal Studies Department California State University, Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center, Building 82C Seaside, CA 93955 (831) 582-5079 [email protected] This message is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential, privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
