STS Module C--Yay Rubrics!

We had parallel rubric conversations in STS and PPLE this week, looking at how we value and prioritize certain things in a rubric--even a single word can become very important in assessment. I loved the idea of sharing the rubric with the students, even revising it together in class, so everyone is clear about what to do in the assignment, and has participated in setting the standards. Transparency about how we do our jobs as teachers generates trust and empowers the students. The more authentic opportunities to include students in the design of their learning experience, the better. This is also an opportunity for emergent curriculum--appropriately adjusting the values of the rubric toward goals the students set for themselves will certainly shift the "what" of their learning. Love it!