HomeAnnotated BibliographiesAssessment Grading for Growth: A Guide to Alternative Grading Practices that Promote Authentic Learning and Student Engagement in Higher Education Share: Section NavigationSkip section navigationIn this sectionAnnotated Bibliographies Affirming and Inclusive Engaged Learning for Neurodivergent Students Capstone Experiences Conditions for Meaningful Learning Global Learning Internships Learning Communities Learning on Location: Place-Based Pedagogies Mentoring Service-Learning Student-Faculty Partnership Supporting Neurodiverse and Physically Disabled Students Undergraduate Research Work-Integrated Learning Writing Transfer In and Beyond the University Reference List Entry:Clark, David, and Robert Talbert. 2023. Grading for Growth: A Guide to Alternative Grading Practices that Promote Authentic Learning and Student Engagement in Higher Education. Stylus Publishing.About this Book:Grading for Growth presents a need for alternative grading through the sharing of the authors’ stories and perspectives on the shortcomings of traditional grading practices. After addressing some history on grading practices, they present a framework for alternative grading that includes four pillars. Examples of alternative grading and their implementations are described with an emphasis of how each promotes authentic learning. Examples include standards-based grading and specifications gradings. Contexts such as large classes and lab classes are addressed along with practical guidance on how to adopt alternative grading practices. [Annotation contributed by Aaron Trocki]
