CTLO - Winter Faculty Lunch Series

Please join us every other Thursday this winter to discuss the pressing topics of teaching with faculty colleagues and CTLO staff. We'll share ideas and strategies to solve problems and transform teaching and learning at Caltech. These events are open to course instructors of any rank, including staff, post-docs, lecturers, and other faculty members.

Today's topic: Why Do We Give Grades (And What Do They Mean)?

Recent news has highlighted the need to examine approaches to grading. How do faculty choose a grading scheme? What are some alternative approaches to grading that can combat grade inflation and truly reflect student knowledge? Learn more about approaches to grading and discuss pros and cons with colleagues.

The next session's topics will be:

• January 22, noon-1pm, CSS 360 (Note Different Room)
  Writing Good Questions: Assessing What Students Know
  
  
• February 5, noon-1pm, Brennen Conference Room
  Everyone Cheats: Why People Cheat and How to Prevent It
  
  
• February 19, noon-1pm, Brennen Conference Room
  Designing Exams That Work: Take-home, In-Person, or Oral Exams?
  
  
• March 5, noon-1pm, Brennen Conference Room
  Rethinking Assessment for the 21st Century: Project-Based Learning

RSVP Here for one or more of the sessions.

Lunch Provided