Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to do Instead) (FBG)
Faculty Book Group | Spring 2022 | Meeting 1 of 3
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Dear MTSU faculty,
You are invited to join a group of colleagues who will be reading and discussing the book Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead), edited by Susan D. Blum.
The publisher describes the book as follows:
The moment is right for critical reflection on what has been assumed to be a core part of schooling. In Ungrading, fifteen educators write about their diverse experiences going gradeless. Some contributors are new to the practice, and some have been engaging in it for decades. Some are in humanities and social sciences, some in STEM fields. Some are in higher education, but some are the K–12 pioneers who led the way. Based on rigorous and replicated research, this is the first book to show why and how faculty who wish to focus on learning, rather than sorting or judging, might proceed. It includes honest reflection on what makes ungrading challenging, and testimonials about what makes it transformative.
This book group will be facilitated by Ashlee Hover and Terry Goodin and will meet three times via Zoom.
February 24, March 24, April 7
1-2 PM
Zoom meetings
Participation is limited; if you are interested in joining the group, please register as soon as possible.
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