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Notes On Rubrics
Notes On Rubrics
Learning Theories
· Constructivism (Vygotsky)
· Behaviorism (Skinner)
· Communities of Practice (J. Dewey and Institute for Research on Learning, Palo Alto,
CA)
Types of Rubrics:
· Checklist
· Scoring rubric
· Holistic versus analytic rubric, holistic: simpler, good for large groups but doesn’t
provide detailed feedback, analytic: slightly more complicated pictures below
· Give clear standards for HW, encourages participation since it will be scored
· Getting student input: have students (in groups) give four characteristics of a good project
and explain, then give a point value
Stevens, Dannelle and Levi, Antonia. Introduction to Rubrics. Sterling, Stylus Publishing, 2005.
· Rubrics useful to help translate academic jargon, especially for first-generation students