Grading for Equity Workshop Series
In this series of four interactive workshops, Joe Feldman, career educator and author of the book Grading for Equity, and Dr. Shantha Smith will
- Build an awareness of the history and impact of traditional grading
- Provide a framework for equitable grading focused on accurate, bias-resistant, and motivational practices
- Share concrete equitable grading practices
- Provide opportunities for participants to share their experiences using the practices
- Explore the challenges and possibilities of implementing more equitable grading practices
Space is limited, so this series is restricted to community college faculty.
If you'd like to learn more about about Joe Feldman, Crescendo Education Group, and their work, visit the Grading for Equity and Crescendo Education Group websites.
Dates:
Because the workshops in this series build upon one another, attendees are expected to attend all four sessions.
All workshops will be held on Friday afternoons from 2:00-4:00 pm.
September 10: This foundational session will provide a brief overview of the history of traditional grading and how the use of those practices can negatively impact teaching and learning, raise stress, and perpetuate disparities. The presenters will then share a framework grading for equity, with a focus on accuracy in grading.
September 24: This session will focus on practices for bias-resistant grading.
October 8: This session will focus on grading practices that build motivation.
November 5: This final session will focus on putting it all together and will include time for faculty to share their experiences with trying the practices.
Workshop Information:
This is a virtual workshop and will be held over Zoom. Zoom links will be provided to attendees prior to the workshops.
These workshops will not be recorded.
Payment Information:
The cost for the workshop series is $60 (+ $5.28 Eventbrite fee).
Registrations must be paid by credit card through the Eventbrite registration site. We are unable to invoice for this event. In case of cancellation, refunds will be available through Eventbrite until Monday, September 6. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Need accommodations? Have questions?
Contact CAP Assistant Director Summer Serpas at CaliforniaAccelerationProject@gmail.com.
Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.
