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Assessment

Curricular Design / Teaching Strategies

Fostering Self-determination: Contract Grading in Skills-based Courses

Monday, July 22, 2024
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: Hynes: 310
CE: 0.50

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Discuss the benefits and challenges with implementing contract grading into skills-based courses.
  • Design a contract grading template for use within a skills-based course.
Contract grading embraces andragogy principles, fostering self-determination through a student-centered learning approach that empowers individuals to take charge of their educational journey. This session illustrates how contract grading can be applied in skills-based courses to inspire equality and autonomy of learners. Participants will reflect on their current grading methods and engage in actively incorporating contract grading into their curriculum.