Elise Ruckert and Didi Matthews from the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy discuss design, implementation and revision of a clinical reasoning competency assignment for doctoral physical therapy students at the August 2022 Faculty Showcase
Felicia Yeung Tabing from Dornsife Mathematics discusses design, implementation and revision of mastery-based assessment in a mathematics class at the August 2022 Faculty Showcase on Alternative Assessments
A selection of literature resources discussing the impacts of grading based on student mastery on student learning.
The following set of videos provide an overview of the theories, models, techniques, and strategies promoted by the USC Center for Excellence in Teaching.
Developing student skill levels through scaffolding, a growth mindset, a positive class environment, aligned assessments, effective assignment descriptions, and transparent grading.
Strategies for planning class discussions, including a positive class atmosphere, discussion norms, grading discussions, and acceptable sources of information.
A guide to review an instructor’s assessment and grading in their course.
A comprehensive guide to using group work in courses. This resource contains strategies planning, facilitating, and evaluating effective group assignments and activities, as well as quick tips for some common challenges in group work.
Keywords: group work, assignments, active learning, collaboration.
A description of a five-step model that instructors can use in designing in-class reflective assignments.
A video by Karla Heidelberg describing rubrics.
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