Rethinking Your Homework and Grading Paradigm

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2 Units
Online Self-Paced

Course Description

Examine How You Can Rely Less on Homework Assignments for Grades

This course will examine common practices and value systems in homework, compare those with current research, and provide multiple avenues to help teachers reduce the time they, and their students, spend on homework, and to make sure that homework is a meaningful learning activity. Through a reduction in reliance on homework, teachers will learn to use more authentic formative and summative assessments of student learning, which ensures that student grades are a reflection of learned material.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for teachers (Grades 4-12)--veteran and beginning, who are looking for alternatives to heavy homework loads without compromising learning.

Course Materials: No textbook requirement

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Course Date Units Price
EDU-X789Q – 008 Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317

Rethinking Your Homework and Grading Paradigm

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Kevin Drury

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

What You Will Learn

  • Develop an understanding of the effectiveness of traditional homework based on the most current research
  • Understand the cultural, socioeconomic, and academic inequities of traditional homework structures
  • Develop a broad array of options for reducing homework in their own classrooms and more authentic alternatives for grading
  • Explore a broader understanding of the institutional and parental dynamics that commonly affect homework policies
  • Create and implement an action plan integrating your learning into your classroom practice
  • Reflect upon the effects of your plan

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Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are designed to provide flexibility and autonomy for learners. Unlike traditional classroom methods, which require attendance at scheduled times, self-paced courses allow you to progress through the material at your own speed within a six-month period from the time of enrollment.  Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

Key differences from traditional classroom methods:

  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.
  • No assigned due dates for assignments; you set your own schedule.
  • Asynchronous learning, meaning you can work on assignments anytime.
  • No discussion forums and no interaction with others enrolled in the course.
  • No scheduled class times or required attendance.

Structure of Online Self-Paced Courses:

The content is divided into learning modules, each covering one or more topics. Within each module, you can expect the following components:

  • Module Introduction: Outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required Readings and Presentations: Includes textbooks, articles, journals, websites, and audio/video presentations.
  • Assignments: May include written assignments, quizzes, blogs, and other activities based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module Conclusion: Reviews the topics covered and what you should have learned.

Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that synthesizes all the topics covered throughout the course. The design of the learning modules follows a consistent rhythm to help you manage your time effectively. Grades will be available within two weeks of final submission, transcripts will be automatically mailed out following grades being posted and approved. Please allow 3-4 weeks from when final grades are posted to receive a transcript.

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