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Project Feature: Going Gradeless (w Charlotte Nixon)

Project Feature: Going Gradeless (w Charlotte Nixon)

From#EduCrush


Project Feature: Going Gradeless (w Charlotte Nixon)

From#EduCrush

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Mar 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Going gradeless is one of those terms that generates excitement or dread, depending on your interpretation. It’s a scary notion as a teacher to just take a chance and dive in. Charlotte Nixon, a seasoned teacher and playwright, has done just that. On this episode Charlotte explores with us the lessons she learned going gradeless in her High School English class. Show Notes: Charlotte's teaching style. (2:41) The project's inspirations. (3:15) The structure of the unit. (3:30) Students unpacking the outcomes to determine their grades. (5:13) The role of the outcomes. (8:30) Student’s reactions to going gradeless. (10:22) Benefits seen in the students. (16:00) Summarizing the experience. (18:00) What does reporting look like? (19:53) Final takeaways. (23:02)   Charlotte on Instagram: @C.jnixon Email the Podcast: hello@educrushpod.com Podcast on Twitter: @educrushpod Natalie on Twitter: @natabasso Alex on Twitter: @mralexnoel Podcast on Instagram: @educrushpod Podcast Website: www.educrushpod.com
Released:
Mar 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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A celebration of the brave humans who are reimagining education through a liberating praxis. Hosted by assessment specialist Natalie Vardabasso, and teacher Alex Noel, this is a show for change agents who aren't afraid to ask uncomfortable questions, embrace complexity, and continuously empower themselves and others. Your next #EduCrush is right here!