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Tag Archives: grading
SSHRC IDG deadline is closer than it appears
February seems ages away. Maybe you are looking at the SSHRC Insight Development Grant and thinking “Hmmm, maybe I should apply.” If that’s the stage you’re at. It’s already too late. If you have been working on it and have … Continue reading
Posted in Funding, My services
Tagged essays, exams, grading, grants, Insight Development Grant, SSHRC
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Diagnosing student feedback
Students think the textbook is boring. They come to class unprepared. They haven’t done the reading and/or they don’t have anything meaningful to add to discussion. Then they complain about their grades. It’s easy to complain about the state of … Continue reading
You can ignore the grading, reprise
About this time last year I wrote a post about ignoring the big stack of grading in favour of research. What is your equivalent of spending a day reading 19th Century newspapers? And how much happier would you be if … Continue reading
Which student are you writing this syllabus for?
In the online biz world standard advice about writing a blog post is that you should write to one reader. I’m not sure I always succeed, but it is sensible advice. Thinking back to the days when I planned courses, … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Skills
Tagged assessment, athletes, course planning, effort, grading, graduate school, learning objectives, marking, passion, politics
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Why should students attend your class?
Your goal is for students to learn things. Is giving marks for attendance really going to help you achieve that goal? Or is your course designed so the benefit of attending and participating is clear? Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Skills
Tagged attendance, consequences, grading, learning, lectures, marking, online forum, partcipation, practice problems, seminars
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