I realized that our rubric didn’t give all the cookies
fighting chance and it helps me keep in mind that all of my students will be
different. Not all of their work will be the same. I have to provide space for
thinking outside of the box. Some of my students might create something ingenious
that isn’t in the rubric and it should be recognized. I liked that one of the
groups had extra credit points on the rubric. That could provide a chance to appreciate
original work from my students
.
I believe there should
be a variety of ways for a student to show what he or she has learned. I plan
on giving options even if I have to create more rubrics. Every option has to
have clear expectations. The goal is to have a rubric that can serve as a
guideline for the students and give them a chance to prove what they’ve learned. I will definitely add an extra section to my rubrics that gives the students credit for creativity. I believe that a rubric doesn't spark creativity and it is something that should be allowed with every assignment. No one should be held back from being exceptional.
Adrian,
ReplyDeleteI like how you point out that rubrics can prevent creativity. I would argue that that is a one major problem with rubrics. If students have to follow exactly what is said in the rubric to score highly, this may prevent them from doing something more than they originally would have.
Hi Adrian,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your emphasis on allowing for creativity. For me I think it would be a bleak future to imagine students always handing in assignments that neatly follow the rubric. I hope for something creative and unexpected from my students, even if that means it is a little more challenging for me to assess. I love the second picture that you posted with the oreo inside the chocolate chip cookie -- that is what I want from a cookie, and in the classroom!
Adrian,
ReplyDeleteMichele talked about something similar in her blog, the idea of creativity. I feel like that was the main point a lot of us got out of class last week. It is interesting because during college I followed rubrics religiously, as I knew it was the way to get the best grade. If it wasn't in the rubric, I was afraid to leave it in my project or paper. I now realize what a detriment that could be for our students. You said it best, "Some of my students might create something ingenious that isn’t in the rubric and it should be recognized." I totally agree, and I think the way to recognize these exceptional assignments is to make sure they have a place in the rubric.