What damage does a teacher do who assigns a writing assignment but does not grade that assignment with any effective rubric?
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There are some hot emotional words here:
damage
does not grade
effective
So you have a beef...Have you discussed it with the teacher?
I suspect the teacher had a rubric, if not written, in her mind. I have to tell you from experience a D paper, C paper, B paper, and A papers stand out easily if the reader is experienced. I do admit a rubric probably helps the students more than teachers, I used rubrics on grading notebooks (chemistry), so the students would know what to expect, and I used the rubric as a score sheet. The rubric also served as a student self check (name on notebook,dates on each page, notebook divided in to labeled sections, in the notes section questions in the left column, ...)
But I still got comments and negative feedback from parents from the kids who got low grades, even when it was CLEAR from the rubric what was missing.
But in grading the notebooks, I certainly did not need the rubric, once I became experienced. But the excelling students liked them , as they used them for self checking. The average and poor students didn't care. They seldom complained, either. It was the parents who complained, trying to justify poor work with blaming it on the teacher.
I suggest discuss it with the teacher. Usually, they know what they are doing.
Good luck.
When a teacher assigns a writing assignment but does not use any effective rubric to grade it, they can cause several types of damage:
1. Lack of clarity: Without a clearly defined rubric, students may not understand the expectations and requirements of the assignment. This can lead to confusion and result in incomplete or subpar work.
2. Inconsistent grading: Without an effective rubric, teachers may struggle to maintain consistency in their grading. This can lead to unfair evaluations and inconsistent feedback, which can be demoralizing for students.
3. Missed learning opportunities: An effective rubric provides students with specific criteria to meet and helps them focus on areas that need improvement. Without this guidance, students miss out on valuable learning opportunities as they are not provided with clear feedback on how to grow and develop their writing skills.
4. Lack of accountability: The absence of an effective rubric can make it difficult for students to hold themselves accountable for their work. Without clearly defined expectations, students may not feel motivated to put in their best effort, leading to a decline in the quality of their writing.
To address this issue, it is important for teachers to develop and use an effective rubric when assigning writing tasks. An ideal rubric should clearly outline the criteria for assessment, define different levels of performance, and provide specific feedback to help students understand their strengths and areas that need improvement. Teachers can also consider sharing the rubric with students when assigning the task, ensuring clarity from the beginning and fostering a more productive learning environment.