Making the grade: Student perceptions of labor-based contract grading
Abstract
This study explores student perceptions of, and experiences with, labor-based contracting grading-an approach to student assessment that values labor rather than quality. In theory, labor-based contract grading reduces teacher bias and challenges inequities maintained by traditional grading. A qualitative content analysis of anonymous online surveys was conducted to gain insights from students on its effectiveness. These surveys revealed the following themes: decrease in stress, promotion of risk taking, pursuit of own passions, course clarity, fairer system, and decrease in effort. Understanding how students perceive labor-based contract grading, including its possibilities and limitations, can better inform instructors on best practices if considering adopting such an assessment approach.
Repository Citation
Smith, Cortney. 2024. "Making the grade: Student perceptions of labor-based contract grading." Communication Teacher 38(2): 183-199.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
2-1-2024
Publication Title
Communication Teacher
Department
Creative Writing
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17404622.2024.2304783
Language
English
Format
text
