More IS Better: Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Learning - E076

This week, we are talking about the idea of having multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate learning. We're curious as to why the one-and-done mentality still persists in education these days and how we might begin to address resistance and shift mindsets and culture to a system that values learning over grades.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/76**One-and-done vs multiple chances mentalityMastery-based grading and MCP needs the opportunity for multiple attempts to demonstrate learningWe still see a lot of "I teach it once, then we move on" or "you only get one chance"Our job is to educate/teach - it's about learning and the learning processAll students CAN succeed and everyone learns at different pacesDisconnect between reality of learning and the real world - in the real world, there are plenty of examples of multiple opportunitiesFocus on student learning and try, fail, learn mentality (not all students are university-bound)This year is tough, lots of stress around academics, grading, safety, etcThis year will teach us the lessons that we need to take forwardGrading is one of the areas of teaching that we still have control over; this is why conversations around grading practices are challengingStrategies/Ideas to shift mindsets and culture:Begin with conversationsHave a clear idea of your WHYDon't take things personallyReach out to those willing and open to new ideas (focus on your innovators & early adopters first)Give space for thinking and processingAnswer questions (consider an FAQ doc for yourself)Keep in mind - lots of people need proof of concept FIRSTLead by example and get in the weeds!Have a game plan/big picture ideaResources Mentioned:Ten Principles of Mastery-Based Learning (#8 is our focus in this episode)Dr. Brad Johnson Quote (Relationships over Rigour, Grace over Grades, ...)Modern Classrooms ProjectDiffusion of Innovation Adoption CurveGrading for Equity by Joe Feldman Support the Show.Connect with EduGals: Twitter @EduGals Rachel @dr_r_johnson Katie @KatieAttwell EduGals Website Support the show