{"id":7461,"date":"2019-07-11T14:51:21","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T14:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/?p=7461"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:18:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T13:18:52","slug":"excellent-use-of-rubrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2019\/07\/11\/excellent-use-of-rubrics\/","title":{"rendered":"Excellent Use of Rubrics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Abbie Deeming, Senior Lecturer in Education, has been commended by students and external examiners for her assessment guidance and feedback, and use of marking rubrics.\u00a0These rubrics meet the University\u2019s requirement to mark to learning outcomes, and make the criteria used in marking clear to students, which is one of the questions that students are asked on the National Student Survey.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"246\" height=\"263\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/07\/pic.png\" alt=\"cartoon character holding a red pencil drawing a big red tick, to denote marking\" class=\"wp-image-7462\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cBy providing students with clear guidance and good quality, consistent feedback that is personalised and tailored to the individual and which includes links to helpful \u2018feedforward\u2019 resources, we are seeing an increase in students better reaching their potential. As a team, we are working to ensure that this excellent practice is represented throughout all modules in the Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching (FDLT).&#8221;  <\/p>\n<cite>Abbie Deeming<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feedback from Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the use of rubrics on the FDLT programme, comments from students were very positive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI found the marking rubric very helpful to see how I met the criteria for each LO [Learning Outcome] and for what I need to be more careful with in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe rubric is very clear and helpful. Being presented as a grid means it\u2019s easy to read and can be used as a checklist when reading through assignments before submitting. The feedback is really detailed and helpful. I know now what I need to focus on to improve my next one!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI found the marking rubric very useful as it clearly outlines what needs to be covered within the assignment. I could also find the little fine details within the marking rubric too, even the formatting. The feedback I found very useful too. In fact I would like to email my appreciation. Overall the feedback was very good as it broke down everything that needs to be improved on, whilst also highlighting the excellent bits from the assignment.\u00a0Although the feedback was &#8220;savage&#8221;, I understand it has to be to help us as writers improve. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI thought that the feedback was very useful. I keep looking back at it then looking at my report to see what I can improve.\u00a0It was very helpful and hopefully next time I improve.\u00a0Many thanks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe rubric gave me lots of confidence as I was able to easily see what my strengths were.\u00a0Overall, I&#8217;m thrilled with the feedback. I&#8217;m under a lot of stress at the moment but I&#8217;m pleased I&#8217;ve still produced a good piece of work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a copy of the assessment guidance and the marking rubric, created for PDT1065: Pupil Engagement and Assessment.\u00a0The purpose of the module is to engage students in studying the theory and practice of supporting learning, the assessment of learning and of learner needs, and principles of planning to advance learning. It also provides students with the opportunity to develop their own study skills.\u00a0The assessment is a 3,250 word report, exploring both formative and summative assessment, reflecting on current practices within a setting and referring to relevant literature on the subject of assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/07\/PDT1065-brief-rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PDT1065 Assignment Brief and Rubric<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, determine what exactly are we looking for in this assignment, and how do we make this explicit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break down the module learning outcomes against grading criteria to create a rubric which makes it clear what the assignment must look like to equal a pass, merit, or distinction.\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate this clearly and consistently to students &#8211; they will be more likely to achieve better grades. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the assessment guidance and criteria used in marking clear to students in the assignment brief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advise students to look at the distinction column of the rubric, and to make this into a &#8216;to do&#8217; list. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In taught sessions, help students make the connection between the session content and the learning outcomes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following each session, suggest readings for students to look at in more depth to help strengthen their assignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange a tutor and learning development-led session on the theme of &#8216;understanding your assignment\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure consistency across the module team, including partnering with associate lecturers to talk through the learning outcomes, and to explain the ethos behind the use of a marking rubric, i.e., clear guidance and consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will find that marking to LOs helps the marking tutor as well, as there is clear guidance on where the mark falls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall comments should be positive, detailed, and helpful. Aim to give between two and four action points (feedforward), depending on the student and grade. At the next assignment, ask students to note how they have responded to these points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the assignment post date, send an announcement via NILE, offering individual tutorials if clarification is needed on action points.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feedback from External Examiner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Extract from Summer 2018 Report on PDT1065 <br>Section A2: Measuring achievement, rigour and fairness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Assessments are flexible and inclusive and allow for a range of different responses based on the students\u2019 workplaces and experiences.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Assessments are tightly and clearly linked to the learning outcomes.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;The quality and quantity of written feedback to the students is a major strength of this course. As I found last year, feedback is universally positive, detailed and helpful.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;In talking to colleagues on the course, it is clear that they feel very strongly that this is an integral part of the process of teaching and supporting their students to the best of their ability.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dylan William (2009) <em>Assessment for Learning: Why, what and how?<\/em> Institute of Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Hattie (2008) <em>Visible Learning.<\/em> Routledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shirley Clarke (2008) <em>Active Learning through Formative Assessment<\/em>. 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