Episodes
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81 – The role of DBER in researching the impact of Alternative Grading Practices, an interview with Dr. Jenny Momsen
In this episode, Sharona and Bosley talk with Dr. Jenny Momsen, faculty member in the department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University and head of the Discipline-Based Education Research Ph.D. program. Jenny is one of the organizers of The Grading Conference and actively researches the impact of alternative grading on students ability to…
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80: The Results are IN! Traditional Grading and Alternative Grading Went HEAD TO HEAD!!! What happened?
In this episode, Sharona and Bosley share some of the top line results of a direct comparison between traditional grading and alternative grading. In a tightly coordinated course with many instructors, sections and students, half of the sections used traditional grading and half used alternative grading. This is a fascinating dive into what does “traditional”…
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79 – Reaching Critical Mass: A Schoolwide Implementation of Alt Grading, How Feedback changes Student Interactions, and Other Tidbits from Phil Stringer
In this episode, Sharona and Bosley have a wide-ranging conversation with Phil Stringer, Head of Mathematics at the Crofton House School in Vancouver, BC. From starting standards-based grading with AP Calculus BC to leading a schoolwide implementation of standards-based grading, Phil shares a variety of experiences and things he has learned through helping instructors switch…
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78 – Looking more at Proficiency Scales – Doing “Bee” Work: An Interview with Patrick Morriss
It has finally happened!! We have found an instructor who uses emoji’s MORE than Sharona does!! Join us as we talk with Patrick Morriss, professor of Mathematics at Foothill College about his proficiency scales and grading system in Higher Ed Math. Links Please note – any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking…
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77 – Happy New Year! Replay of Alt Grading in Large Chemistry Classes: An Interview with Dr. Eden Tanner
Happy New Year! On the podcast this week we replay our episode (Episode 21) with Dr. Eden Tanner, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Mississippi. Listen to hear about using alternative grading in the context of a 170 person general chemistry course. Eden has a fascinating take on approaching alternative grading…
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76 – Happy Holidays! A Replay of Our First Interview with Dr. Matt Towsnley – the Sportscaster of Alternative Grading
Happy Holidays 2024!!! Please enjoy this replay of one of our favorite interviews with Dr. Matt Townsley! Dr. Matt Townsley is an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of Northern Iowa and a former district adminstrator and high school math teacher. In addition to being an accomplished faculty coach and author of many…
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75 – Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students and What We Can Do About It: An Interview with Dr. Josh Eyler
In this episode Sharona sits down with Dr. Josh Eyler, Director of Faculty Development at the University of Mississippi and author of the new book Failing our Future: How Grades Harm Students and What We Can Do About It. Join us as we talk about the book, about change efforts at the classroom, department, college…
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74 – Exploring Alt Grading in Physical Education (in more detail) with Josh Ogilvie
Another deep conversation about alt grading in Physical Education, including the details! Join us as Sharona and Bosley talk about alt grading with Josh Ogilvie, a listener and a 22 year high school PE teacher in Canada. Links Please note – any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing…
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73 – Alt Grading in the Natural Sciences and the Social Sciences: An Interview with Annie and Ed Ransom (And our FIRST Alt Grading Love Story!)
Join us for one of the most fun origin stories we have had!!! On the pod this week we interview Annie and Ed Ransom, two K-12 educators who both use alt grading, while being married to each other! Hear how alt grading plays out in middle school and high school science and how it is…
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72 – Off the Mark – an Interview with author Dr. Jack Schneider
Join Sharona and Bosley as we talk to Dr. Jack Schneider, one of the co-authors of the book “Off the Mark: How Grades, Ratings, and Rankings Undermine Learning (but Don’t Have To)”. In this engaging conversation, we explore the origins of the book, discuss the authors’ purpose in writing it, and continue to explore the…