#20In this episode we talk about rubrics, not just as an assessment tool, but also as a way to help students grow in proficiency.I'm joined by Beckie Bray Rankin, a high school French Teacher in Massachusetts, who has presented widely on the topic of rubrics...or, as she refers to them, the "thingamabob that does the job."Beckie talks about:what pre-rubric teaching was likehow she discovered rubrics (or rediscovered)the benefits of rubrics for students and teachersrubrics and IPA’s the Learn -Practice -Assess -Reflect cyclehow a rubric is never really “done” and what she continues to work onConnect with Becky on Twitter (@BBRlaprof)Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom CommunityWork with Joshua either in person or remotely.Sign up for Talking Points, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools and resources for language teachers.wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group