Location: Online (MS Teams)
Facilitators: Mary Power (Centre for Teaching Excellence), James Nugent (Environment), Ian McKillop (School of Public Health and Health Systems) and Paul Heidebrecht (Kindred Credit Union Centre for Peace Advancement)
Description
Specifications grading is a form of standards grading that puts the focus on transparency, student learning and choice rather than grades. A “specs” course is structured into modules or assessments that align with specific learning outcomes or competencies. Course grades reflect the number of modules or assessments that students achieve competence in (e.g., pass = B+). Students achieve higher final course grades by demonstrating competency over increasingly complex learning modules or outcomes.
In this informal session instructors from three different faculties will share their experiences with specifications grading. We invite those who have implemented specs grading and those are interested but haven’t tried it yet to join the conversation. Please bring your syllabus and/or ideas for implementing specs. This session will be held in an MS Teams site where resources and peer support can continue to be accessed. An invitation will be sent prior to the session
Registration
Registration is required. CTE has a new registration system called GoSignMeUp. Before you can register for a workshop, you need to create an account (one time only). Once you've created an account, you can register for this workshop.
Cancellations
Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.
Accessibility
The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.