Janis,
We both need rubrics - instructors and students. When the expectations are clear, it's more likely the students will achieve the learning outcomes. Thank you.
A rubric really is a statement of the instructor's expectations in terms of performance.
I know from the courses I have taken on-line, a rubric is absolutely necessary. I took a Mathematical Statistics course and the instructor provided no idea as to what he expected when grading the discussion questions. Many of us were graded poorly because we didn't give him what he expected. But we didn't know what he expected. How fair is that?
Donna,
If the instructor does not develop the rubrics, it should be evident that the learning outcomes are measured appropriately. If the learning outcomes can be listed on the rubric, even better. Thanks!
Carol,
Thank you for continuing the conversations. Have a great evening.
For me, part of the issue is consistency across course sections. I do believe that for most courses the rubrics should be developed as a set for a specific course, not necessarily by the instructor (speaking as an adjunct here).
Absolutely, Dr. Crews!
That basically takes you full circle, if you will. The students should be incorporating as much on the concepts as they can within their submissions and that should be tied to the learning objectives as well. The rubrics should reemphasize these objectives for proper closure.
Thanks for pointing this out,
Carol Hannon
Donna,
Continue explaining the rubrics to students. Qualitative and quantitative data are both useful.
Carol,
If you can include the learning objectives in the rubric - even better. Thanks!
In the area of communication, the rubic is utilized to assist students in assessing the quality of their own postings, and to assist the instructor in demonstrating and evaluating those postings. Unfortunately, not all students understand rubrics. I tend to make communication rubrics very concrete, and qualitative, along with quantitative.
One of our most important roles as instructor is to guide the students toward success in their educational goals. The grade rubric is a tool that aides in accomplishing this goal. The rubric shows exactly how assignments will be graded and takes it one step further by specifying what items the instructor is looking for. The points that can be earned are also included. This ensures that the student knows exactly what the expectations are enabling successful results.
Carol Hannon
Mark,
They do minimize subjectivity and help students understand what is expected of them. You can use them for a variety of assignments/project/discussions/etc.
Susan,
good description. This will help others see the importance of rubrics and how they work. Thanks!
James,
Thanks for adding to the conversation. Keep adding to the conversation in these forums.
James,
Three roles - moste are explaining two roles. Nice job.
James,
the clarity of expectations is essential. When we communicate with students well through rubrics, the students are more likely to achieve the learning outcomes.
April,
You are so right. It serves both roles. Thanks for your input.
Linda,
And, it helps students understand thos objectives. Rubrics are worthwhile tools to help both students and instructors.
Kenya,
And, helps instructors as well. Consistency in grading is improved. Thanks!
Kenya,
Yes, helpful to both students and instructors. It helps students understand the expectations as well. Thanks.
Nancy and Willima,
Thanks for sharing your experience with rubrics. They provide great guidelines for students and instructors. Thanks again.
