Determining and Grading Practicle skills
I find it difficult to grade students in lab/shop; they may have a lab sheet to complete, but I observe those who hang back and let others do all the work and they simply fill in the blanks. I feel that they should not receive the same grade as those who get their hands dirty!
Hi Daniel:
When I see this happening, I have gone up to the student and gently started asking questions. If they can not answer the questions, then I discuss the rationale.
Regards, Barry
I am responsible for teaching the lab portion of our class. I find that only some of the students are really taken part in the lab assignment and others are just filling in the lab write up to get the credit for the assignment. I find however that when the students have a practical exam where they have to apply what they should have learned, those that did not take the hands on approach do not do as well as those who got their "hands dirty"
I agree completely. I have found that making the shy people play a role in the lab that forces them to get involved helps. For example in a film production class you are always concerned about the quantity of light. Make the shy person solely responsible for taking light measurements.
