Standardized Point System
My college has gone to a standardized curriculum for 14+ schools in my field, therefore there is a standardized syllabus and point system. It can be very frustrating, especially after this course, to see areas where I have the skills and knowledge to make a better experience for the student yet I am bound not to make changes.
Any suggestions for dealing with this? I've tried drinking when I get home, and it helps to a certain extent, but it's not very usefull when the guy that made this decision for me is 2000 miles away.
Hi Bruce:
One thing that may work is to develop a rubric that is presented to the students the first day of class (or as soon as possible) so the student knows the expectations.
Regards, Barry
I use a standarized points system as well, and i feel it gives the students more "stability" from one class to another. Think of it as income tax...wouldn't it be nice to have a standardized flat rate income tax? You would always know what to expect and how to react. With this type of grading students get no surprises.
