TEACHx 2024

In this workshop, Susan D. Blum introduces some of the principles behind the growing umbrella of “ungrading” practices—calling into question the centrality of conventional grading practices, which practitioners of ungrading regard as both harmful and unnecessary— to place learning at the center of everything we do. Decentralizing standard grading practices allows us to build on students’ superpowers, which include curiosity and love of learning, and to avoid some of the harms of conventional schooling. Educators have found that these approaches and philosophies lead to greater learning, deeper engagement, and greater equity. Bring your concerns, and we'll workshop at least one assignment together.