In a message dated 5/6/01 10:44:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Iteachart7@aol.com writes:
<< We should be grading process -not product.
> What do you think?
>
I absolutely agree!
I use rubrics and a self assessment sheet. I find that they are much
tougher
on themselves than I am. >>
This is an interesting question to me....grading process rather than product.
Of course I'm teaching high school and not elementary school. I agree for
the young kids. Does a high school math teacher grade based on effort? No.
Does a Spanish high school teacher grade based on effort? No. Does an
English teacher grade based on effort? No. Isn't art as important a subject
as the others? I remember not having much ability in French and nobody
graded me on process. I do have a policy that is more understanding than
other academic teachers. If all your assignments have been handed in and
you've tried, you will pass my class. Furthermore, the art department in my
school did not give grades on the progress reports. Since there is no
studying involved in art, escept for an occasional written part to a test,
effort does play a big part in how well the students produce. We felt the
grade on the progress report made the good students relax too much. But the
parents asked for grades from us and that is what we will do in the future.
I feel that we have to show that art is as impoirtant as any other subject.
I'm really a nice, compassionate teacher.....really. If a student wants to
stay after school for help or extra time, I'm always available. I hope I
didn't come across too harshly. Eileen
++++++ Whoever speaks to Sharon, please give her my heartfelt regards for a
speedy recovery. Her students are losing out without such a fine teacher
teaching them. :)
