Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

The university has created a way for automated software to give students in large STEM courses feedback on their writing in cases where professors don’t have time to grade hundreds of essays. We always have written exams, but it never hurts to have students communicate more through writing.”

Essay 142

Essay Feedback Writing Assignments 142

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Colleagues suggested that I switch to multiple choice exams, but I declined because I believe strongly in the importance of open-ended problem solving. Instead, I decided to enhance my approach to problem solving by incorporating peer review—letting students participate in the feedback and assessment process. According to an.

Feedback 143

Feedback Peer Review Critical Thinking Assignments 143

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2020

In addition to assessing students’ grades and essays, admissions officers have long looked to the SAT and ACT to help them decide who will make it in their campus settings, and beyond. But the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the sudden decision by many colleges to make submitting such scores optional. They also simply may not work.

Fairness 217

Fairness Counselling Testing Disabilities 217

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Peer review in the classroom: Student perceptions, peer feedback quality and the role of assessment. Carless, D., & Winstone, N. Designing effective feedback processes in higher education : A learning-focused approach. London, UK: Routledge. Gaynor, J. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 45(5), 758–775.

Fairness 122

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 122

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Peer review in the classroom: Student perceptions, peer feedback quality and the role of assessment. Carless, D., & Winstone, N. Designing effective feedback processes in higher education : A learning-focused approach. London, UK: Routledge. Gaynor, J. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 45(5), 758–775.

Fairness 110

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 110