Posts made by Tara Vanderveer

FLO MicroCourse: Creating and using rubrics -> Sharing & Feedback -> Tara's Rubric

by Tara Vanderveer -

Hi everyone,

I know some of you have seen this already, but it is the rubric I am using in my 1st/2nd year science for nursing writing assignments. You will notice it is a single point rubric. This is because I am tired of having to write things like does not, does somewhat, does, does well, does exceptionally. Also, I believe there is some subjectivity in what qualifies as something below or above the standard assignment requirements. The standards listed, if met, would warrant a C. We are hoping to instill in our learners that just meeting the requirements is not an A.

It is also a rubric that we are trying to develop to use as a single rubric for the entire program. The idea is that learners will get the rubric in year 1 to know what is expected for their writing throughout the course as nursing students/future nurses. We are thinking of adjusting the weight of things for each year so that it is focused mostly on mechanics in year 1 and then transitions to being mostly about critical thinking and generation of ideas by 4th year. Sort of a 1 rubric to rule them all! :)

Looking forward to hearing your feedback!



FLO MicroCourse: Creating and using rubrics -> Questions & Answers -> Another burning question....Rubric across curiculum

by Tara Vanderveer -

I have been thinking about modifying and the AAC&U Value rubrics to assess things (say writing) across all years of a program. So every year, the learners are assessed with the same rubric so they know what the expectations are throughout the program. Thinking of maybe assigning different weights to different sections as the learners progress. For example, in year 1, more weight on mechanics and in year 4 more weight on original thought/critical thinking.

Has anyone done something like this? Come across any resources that supports this?

Looking forward to your responses!

Tara

FLO MicroCourse: Creating and using rubrics -> Questions & Answers -> Conversation - The Single Point Rubric

by Tara Vanderveer -

Hi guys,

On Twitter recently, I saw this post. I am really tempted to explore this option in my classes because I HATE doing things like. Does not understand, Understands somewhat, Understands, Understands well, Understands excellently. UGH!!! I also HATE that learners feel like if they did the bare minimum they should get an A....Trying to investigate ways to get around that.

Here is one options. Check out the SinglePointRubric here: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/single-point-rubric/

I have attached similar idea I am playing with...I like the GrowthMindset-type descriptions of each level....not sure about it all though...

Interested to know your thoughts!

Nakurmiik,

Tara (Twitter: TaraVatNAC)