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 GenAI and Engaged 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]
