Calibrated Peer Review TM A Case Study Arlene A. Russell, UCLA NLII Focus Session June 15-16, 2005
Case Study Detailed look at –a well-crafted assignment –the instructor interfaces –student performance data –the support structure that facilitates effective implementation of this innovation
Overview The CPR process Elements of a well-crafted assignment Selected features of the instructor interface Details of monitoring student performance Support structures that facilitate effective CPR implementation
The CPR Process Select “TOUR”
Assignment Elements Goals Source material Student instructions for studying source material Guiding questions for directing the essay outline Writing prompt Training (calibration) essays - 3 Rubrics and answer keys for each calibration
Example Assignment Select “Assignment Library Scroll to #65 Interpreting Single Substance Phase Diagrams
Instructor Tools Select “Downloads” from sidebar menu Quick Start for Instructors
Instructor Tools Managing courses –Set up an assignment (activate) –Monitor student progress during assignment –Review student performance after assignment –Download grades into Excel spreadsheet
Instructor Tools Managing courses –Setting up an assignment (activation) Choose assignment Set grading parameters Set due dates Temporarily stop an assignment
Instructor Tools Managing courses –Monitoring progress during assignment Submit text for a student Change due dates for a student Change activation decisions
Instructor Tools Managing courses –Reviewing performance after assignment Check evaluations on “problem list” Resolve disputed reviews
Administrator Tools Select “Downloads” from sidebar menu Quick Start for Administrators
Support Structure for Faculty CPR administrator –Creates courses, uploads student roster, resets passwords when students forget their CPR usernames AND challenge question answers Colleague –Reviews, proofs, and checks new assignments CPR specialist (optional but effective) –Assists students who miss deadlines, have questions, etc
Student Tools Provided by instructor Select “Downloads” from sidebar menu Student Handout Student Results
Support Structure for Students CPR administrator –Resets student passwords when they forget their CPR username AND challenge question Instructor –Responds to all student questions and concerns (Content specialist) –Assists with problem list, disputed reviews, missed deadlines, etc.
Questions?