The Need for Grades in Terminal Degree Programs?

dc.creator	Stephen TEDESCO
dc.date	2011-01-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:22:23Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:22:23Z
dc.identifier	1916-8128
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/b84b0990e00647ec9c0dee6641a42ca9
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/20644
dc.description	This paper examines the issue of grading in terminal degree programs as well as exploring the history and utility of grading. Through personal reflection, the author reveals how grading is a coercive management tool which conditions people to act, speak, and participate in ways which they would not otherwise if grading were not present. Finally, the author urges for reform in grading practices whereby educational settings deemphasized grading althogether - creating fruitful learning experiences that encourage learners to take risks, talk freely, and explore topics and readings beyond the course expectations.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Nipissing University
dc.relation	http://www.nipissingu.ca/jual/NewIssue/v5193.pdf
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1916-8128
dc.source	Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, Vol 5, Iss 9, Pp 29-37 (2011)
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Special aspects of education
dc.subject	LC8-6691
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.title	The Need for Grades in Terminal Degree Programs?
dc.type	article