Project Feature: Going Gradeless (w Charlotte Nixon)
Episode description
Going gradeless is one of those terms that generates excitement or dread, depending on your interpretation. It’s a scary notion as a teacher to just take a chance and dive in. Charlotte Nixon, a seasoned teacher and playwright, has done just that. On this episode Charlotte explores with us the lessons she learned going gradeless in her High School English class.
Show Notes:
Charlotte's teaching style. (2:41)
The project's inspirations. (3:15)
The structure of the unit. (3:30)
Students unpacking the outcomes to determine their grades. (5:13)
The role of the outcomes. (8:30)
Student’s reactions to going gradeless. (10:22)
Benefits seen in the students. (16:00)
Summarizing the experience. (18:00)
What does reporting look like? (19:53)
Final takeaways. (23:02)
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