Centered Teaching

In this episode, Denise, Brian, and Matt discuss grading practices in the classroom, including the history and philosophy behind different grading systems and impact these styles can have on students. Here are some links to topics in today’s podcast: Vanderbilt Center for Teaching’s Recommendation on Grading Jay Matthews on the flaws of an A-F grading scale and why it will stay New York Times: History of College Grade Inflation History of Higher Ed Grading Washington Post: Study shows high school grades best predictor of success NEA: GPA and non-cognitive skills best predictor of success Music courtesy of http://www.bensound.com/