Section: Module 3: Grading | CSCI6121: Secondary PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science

Section: Module 3: Grading | CSCI6121: Secondary PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science | NJCTL

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CSCI6301 Secondary PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science
Welcome to PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science
Teachers will learn how to use research-proven approaches to create a highly effective and welcoming learning environment for their students. Pedagogy topics include social constructivism; meta-cognition; differentiation; and remote learning. Policy topics include grading based on mastery; why homework should not be graded; and providing retests to encourage continuous improvement.

Prerequisite: None

In order to receive a passing grade, the participant must complete the following course requirements:

Critical Thinking Assignments: Module 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16

Short Answer Discussion Questions: Module 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17

Final Assignment: Module 17

Grade Distribution:
Critical Thinking Assignments: 60%
Short Answer Discussion Assignments: 30%
Final Assignment: 10%

PTI (Progressive Teaching Initiative) course pedagogy combines brief bits of direct instruction on a topic with formative assessments questions designed to help students construct deeper knowledge as they solve increasingly complicated problems together in groups. There are three major sets of problems to solve:

formative assessment problems built into a SMART notebook presentation and linked to student polling devices

accompanying classwork and homework problems

labs and virtual activities

In this course you will learn about these teaching methods.

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Module 3: Grading

Module 3: Grading
Grading is something that is fundamental to every class that a teacher teaches. In this module, we will examine the PTI grading philosophy which includes allowing students to retake assessments, grading only assessments and labs, and using a grading correlation.

This module’s short answer assignment asks you to describe the current grading practices and policies in your classroom. Which pieces of these are district mandated? What steps can you take towards moving to align with the PSI-PMI philosophy of grading and retakes? What challenges do you anticipate? What benefits do you anticipate?

Examine current grading practices in your school/classroom.

Develop steps you can take towards shifting to a PSI-PMI’s grading philosophy including retakes, grading assessments only, and curving.

Create a letter explaining the grading philosophy to parents and students.

Required Readings:
Dueck, M. (2011). How I Broke My Own Rules and Learned to Give Retests. Educational Leadership,69(03), 72–75.

Fisher, D., Frey, N., &Pumpian, I. (2011). No Penalties for Practice. Educational Leadership, 69(03), 46–51.

Wormeli, R. (2011). Redos and Retakes Done Right. Educational Leadership, 69(03), 22–26.
Recommended Readings:
Reeves, D. B. (2008). Teaching students to think: Effective grading practices. Educational Leadership, 65(05), 85–87.
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Section: Module 3: Grading | CSCI6121: Secondary PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science | NJCTL

CSCI6301 Secondary PSI Teaching Methods for Computer Science

See the required readings listed in each module.

Module 3: Grading

Module 3: Grading

Grading is something that is fundamental to every class that a teacher teaches. In this module, we will examine the PTI grading philosophy which includes allowing students to retake assessments, grading only assessments and labs, and using a grading correlation.