Grading Practices with Dr. Al Ferri

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Episode 1 Grading Practices at Georgia Tech and Beyond with Special Guest Dr. Al Ferri

Carol and Rebecca share student perceptions of how grading practices at Tech impact their learning and academic wellbeing and then delve into three different types of grading strategies – traditional, norm-based, and mastery-based. Dr. Al Ferri, Associate Chair of Undergraduate Education and Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, joins us to look at the research he’s done on grading practices, his evolving perspective on his own grading, and the ways he works with faculty now to (re)consider their practices for better student learning and engagement.

Soundcloud | Transcript and Show Notes | CTL Resources on Grading Practices