1. Rubric Design Workshop Dr. Julie Horton Dr. Gary Moorman Dr. David Koppenhaver Appalachian State University Dr. Eman Zaki, Qatar University

2. Workshop Organizers Office of Faculty & Instructional Development, College of Education, Qatar University Appalachian State University University of San Diego

3. Workshop Outcomes By the end of the workshop you are expected to: Develop a deeper understanding of rubric design Understand the relationship between interactive teaching and the use of rubrics Describe basic principles of rubric design Construct at least one rubric for use in your own classroom

4. Overview of the Workshop Discussion of rubrics Theoretical overview Specific examples of rubrics Write a rubric for your own discipline Review and questions

5. Rubrics Discussion What does the word “rubric” mean to you? Are you currently using rubrics in your teaching? If so, how? What obstacles do you see in using rubrics? What would you like to learn about rubrics?

6. Rubric A rubric is a form of assessment that evaluates student performance based on specific criteria known to both student and teacher Should be handed out before the assignment Criteria may vary based on the expertise of the student

7. Theoretical Background: Levels of Understanding Knowledge guides performance Both knowledge and performance can be assessed precisely Four levels of understanding (Wiske, 1998): Beginning Developing Apprentice Expert

8. Beginning Understanding Knowledge based on personal experience Knowledge construction viewed as unproblematic Application of knowledge is not considered Non-reflective

9. Developing Understanding Partially examined knowledge and surface level analysis Knowledge construction is mechanistic and step by step Validation of knowledge is based on external authority

10. Apprentice Level Performances of understanding grounded in disciplinary knowledge Construction of knowledge complex Relationship between disciplinary knowledge and outside life

11. Expert Level Understanding is integrative, creative and critical Construction of knowledge is driven by conflicting frameworks and worldviews Learner is able to combine disciplines in their tasks

12. Types of Rubrics Rubric Template Written Report Rubric Projects Rubric Classroom Performance Rubric Oral Presentation Rubric Portfolio Rubric

13. Useful Internet Resources 4teachers.org—Rubistar http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php Kathy Schrok’s Guide for Educators http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.html teAchnology http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/ Rubrics and Evaluation Resources http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/ho.html The Technology Applications Center for Educator Development http://www.tcet.unt.edu/START/instruct/general/rubrics.htm

14. Parts of a Rubric Learning Objectives or Concepts to be included in the Assignment Criteria Develop a grid Share the Rubric with all students before they begin assignment Evaluate student work with the rubric to determine content has been mastered.

15. Implementation Find a partner in your discipline and develop a rubric

16. Rubrics Online "Rubistar Rubric Generator" (http://rubistar.4teachers.org/) http://rubistar.4teachers.org/ "Teacher Rubric Maker" (http://www.teach- nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/)http://www.teach- nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/ “Rubrician” (http://www.rubrician.com/language.htm”http://www.rubrician.com/language.htm Rubrics for Web Lessons (http://edweb.sdsu.edu/triton/july/rubrics/Rubrics_for_Web_Less ons.html)http://edweb.sdsu.edu/triton/july/rubrics/Rubrics_for_Web_Less ons.html An Online Rubric Maker (http://landmark- project.com/classweb/rubrics/)http://landmark- project.com/classweb/rubrics/