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THE MAIN IDEA Podcast: Books for the Busy School LeaderYes, Leaders Need Feedback, Too! Now AI Can Help with Andy SzetoSchool leaders know they need to ask for feedback. But when they do, how often does that feedback actually lead to meaningful change?In this episode, Jenn David Lang is joined by Andy Szeto, professor of educational leadership, district leader in New York City, and former school leader. Together, they unpack Andy’s recent Educational Leadership article, “Six Steps to Turn Qualitative Data into Actionable Insights,” and discuss how AI can support leaders in making sense of open-ended survey responses without losing the human element.Andy’...
2025-12-1737 min
Lessons LearnedWhy PD Must Start With Student Outcomes in Mind ft. Thomas Guskey | Lessons Learned | Ep 18How do we move beyond Participants’ Reactions when we evaluate PD?“ It's not that teachers are afraid of change or reluctant to change. It is just they're so committed to learning in their kids that they're not going to sacrifice their wellbeing and their learning for the sake of something new. And so you must build into any innovation, some strategy whereby teachers can gain feedback to see if it's working.” -Thomas GuskeyIn this episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt sits down with Dr. Thomas Guskey, one of the nation’s leading education researchers and the author o...
2025-10-0247 min
The Grading Podcast92 - Researching Grading Reform: Building the Evidence to Change the SystemIn this episode, Sharona and Boz dive into what research around grading reform might look like. From the types of studies to the areas of interest and some options for focus. We look at what's been done, what's missing, and how the Center for Grading Reform is planning to launch a new initiative to build a national network of researchers focused on grading system.LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!The Compentency...
2025-04-1542 minThe Grading Podcast91 - Feedback: Improving How We Give It and How Students Use ItThis week we welcome Joe Zeccola back to the podcast. In this episode, Sharona, Boz and Joe look at how we give feedback, how students use it, and how we make both the giving of feedback and the student use of feedback easier, more useful, and more in line with our goals for our students. LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!Instructional Feedback: The Power, the Promise, the Practice 1st Edition, by...
2025-04-081h 01
Cool Cat Teacher TalkHow to Create Assessments that Help Students Learn MoreIn this Cool Cat Teacher Talk episode, we will explore effective assessment strategies with Dr. Thomas Guskey, Becky Holden, Dr. Samuel Nix, Alan November, Mike Roberts, and Christie Thompson. We will talk about what makes an effective assessment and the importance of both formative and summative assessments. I'll share tools and how I use a custom GPT to give formative feedback for project-based learning. Experts and teachers will share tips for all grade levels as we focus on practical formative assessments. Show notes and bios: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/talkassessment
2025-04-0358 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersBest of The Authority: Engaging Parents and Families in Grading Reforms with Thomas GuskeyWe're pleased this week to highlight another "Best of The Authority" episode. This one is my conversation with Dr. Thomas Guskey, Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. He is known throughout the world for his work on student assessment, grading and reporting, professional learning, and educational research. He's the author/editor of thirty books, including the one we discussed for this episode: Engaging Parents and Families in Grading Reforms.We talked about:Defining the purpose of grading“Is my purpose as a tea...
2025-03-2054 min
Leaders Coaching LeadersBONUS: Stories of Leadership, Equity, and Impact With Tiffany Anderson, Sonja Hollins-Alexander, Nicole Law, & Thomas GuskeyDive into the heart of educational leadership with this dynamic podcast compilation featuring Peter DeWitt, Michael Nelson, Tiffany Anderson, Sonja Hollins-Alexander, Nicole Law, and Thomas Guskey. Tiffany Anderson shares a poignant story about a student that underscores the critical role of community in education. Sonja Hollins-Alexander and Nicole Law discuss the essence of equity, emphasizing the need for tailored support to help every student thrive. Thomas Guskey delves into the nuances of grading and assessment, drawing on his extensive research and insights from educational pioneers. This episode is packed with powerful anecdotes, expert advice, and actionable strategies, making it...
2025-02-2428 min
KINL Podcast NetworkS5:E16 Just Good Teaching with Thomas GuskeyThomas Guskey shares some of his vast experience and expertise in this episode dedicated to good teaching. If you're a teacher and you want to get better, this is an episode just for you.
2025-01-2346 min
C3 Connecting, Coaches, CognitionBuilding Success: Thomas Guskey on Evaluating Professional Learning and Empowering EducatorsEpisode Notes:
-Thomas has had a wealth of experience teaching middle school and high school. Then he went to graduate school at the University of Chicago. He worked with Benjamin Bloom. He has had the amazing opportunity to learn from such remarkable minds as this.
-We have to give credit to those brilliant people who came before us. Tom worked with Chicago Public School as a Curriculum Evaluator and the Director of Research and Development. Then he moved into a university position at the University of Kentucky.
-He realized he had not taught a...
2025-01-0953 min
The Embrace the Messy Podcast with Shannon Schinkel28 - Dr. Thomas Guskey Embraces the MessyPeople, do I have a treat for you! Last summer I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Thomas Guskey, and I am finally, finally getting around to sharing it with you—and I thought, what a perfect full length episode to share before the Messy Minutes Assessment Edition Special Proficiency Scale series drops this Friday! Dr. Guskey is an internationally renowned educator, researcher, and author whose career spans decades of groundbreaking contributions to education. From his early days as a middle school teacher to his influential work in grading reform, mastery learning, and educational evaluation, Dr. Guskey has shaped ho...
2024-12-301h 08Leaders Coaching LeadersTruly Equitable Grading With Thomas GuskeyAs co-host Peter DeWitt says, a talk with Tom Guskey always feels like a master class. Legendary education leader Thomas R. “Tom” Guskey has written twenty-seven books, all widely used and acclaimed in his field. In this conversation, he discussed his newest one, Grading With Integrity. He’ll clarify pervasive mistaken assumptions about grading, what frustrates parents most, challenges teachers and school administrators face, and how to move toward toward effective, useful grading that tells schools, administrators, teachers, students, and parents alike what they need to know.Let us know who you want to hear from next!
2024-09-3043 minThe Grading Podcast62 - Listener Questions: Learning Outcomes, Interim Grades, Effort, and Why we do this?In this episode we explore several questions sent in by listener's of the pod. From Interim Grades, creating learning objectives for high school science courses and how to track effort to why we even put this podcast and our work in alt grading out into the world, join us as we delve into the things that YOU are most interested in learning more about.LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!Next Generation...
2024-09-1754 min
The Best of UsS3/E1: Dr. Thomas Guskey on Evaluating Professional LearningOn this episode of The Best of Us, we’re honored to talk with Dr. Thomas Guskey, author of Instructional Feedback: The Power, the Promise, the Practice and nationally-renowned expert on education measurement and evaluation.
Dr. Guskey’s evaluation framework is an adapted version of the Kirkpatrick four-level model of evaluation used in business fields. Early attempts to apply this model to teacher PD were unsuccessful, leading him to create a model specifically for education settings that considers systemic support and change.
Dr. Guskey takes us through the why’s and how’s of his five-lev...
2024-08-2047 min
SIT & SipEpisode 9: "Live" from Leadership Institute 2024
Our Most Unique Episode Yet!
In this special episode, Kevin and Nick take the show on the road to Ellicottville for the Genesee Valley BOCES Leadership Institute 2024. This episode stands out with its unique approach, as our hosts engaged with a variety of regional leaders over two days during morning registration.
The Leadership Institute provides regional leaders with opportunities for professional learning and networking each summer. Organized by the School Improvement Team, this year's event featured several keynote speakers, including Dr. Thomas Guskey from Kentucky University on grading, Michelle Branter, and technology-focused sessions. Following the...
2024-08-081h 02The Grading Podcast53 - Reflections on One Year of The Grading Podcast: Lessons Learned and Goals for the Upcoming YearIn this episode Sharona and Bosley reflect on one year of The Grading Podcast. From memorable moments and guests to LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!Grading Podcast Episodes mentioned in this episode (in the order they are mentioned):6 – The Anatomy of a Learning Outcome: An Interview with Joe Zeccola13 – Interim Grades: What do we do when we have to report “grades” in the middle of a term? With Joe Zeccola3...
2024-07-1649 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 193: Shortcast 155: Grading Beliefs and MindsetsZach is joined by Kate McGillicuddy to discuss mindsets around grades and grading, and in particular Kate's use of standards-based grading to address some of the problems inherent in traditional grading systems.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on the Fall Virtual Mentorship Program cohort
On your Mark, by Thomas Guskey
Ungrading, by Susan D. Blum
Standards-Based Grading
Connect with Kate on Instagram @globalwithgilly or email her at kaitlynmcgillicuddy@gmail.com
Contact us...
2024-06-1614 min
Teachers on FireWhat Are LEARNING PROGRESSIONS? A Conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ🔥 What do we need to know about Depth of Knowledge?
🔥 How can schools build inclusive cultures and improve student behavior?
🔥 What are learning progressions, and how can they support student learning?
Join me for this conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ as she shares her insights.
ABOUT THIS GUEST: Jen is a BC educator who is proud to teach, collaborate with educators across BC, and offer professional development in assessment frameworks. She is a proud member of the new EVOXE Global Consulting as an Indigenous educator (Métis-Cree).
You can follow Jennifer on...
2024-05-2548 min
Teachers on FireWhat Are LEARNING PROGRESSIONS? A Conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ🔥 What do we need to know about Depth of Knowledge? 🔥 How can schools build inclusive cultures and improve student behavior? 🔥 What are learning progressions, and how can they support student learning? Join me for this conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Jen is a BC educator who is proud to teach, collaborate with educators across BC, and offer professional development in assessment frameworks. She is a proud member of the new EVOXE Global Consulting as an Indigenous educator (Métis-Cree). You can follow Jennifer on X @jenniferlmoroz, on her website at https://www.jenmo.org, and on...
2024-05-2548 min
Transformative PrincipalBPN Presents: How to Involve Parents In Grading ReformDr. Thomas R. Guskey is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. He is known throughout the world for his work on student assessment, grading and reporting, professional learning, and educational research. Guskey is author/editor of thirty books, including his latest, Engaging Parents and Families in Grading Reforms (Corwin).We discuss:What is the purpose of grading?“Is my purpose as a teacher to select talent or develop talent?”The state of grading practices in US schoolsCommunicating grading — what families want to knowCon...
2024-05-1457 min
Teacher TakeawaySeason 4 | Episode 11 | Mastery LearningIn Season 4 | Episode 11 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do educators support students to achieve mastery of skills and knowledge?
In this episode, we are joined by Thomas Guskey. If you would like more information about Thomas and the work he does, please visit: https://tguskey.com/
View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
2024-04-1353 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersEngaging Parents and Families in Grading Reforms with Thomas GuskeyDr. Thomas R. Guskey is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. He is known throughout the world for his work on student assessment, grading and reporting, professional learning, and educational research. Guskey is author/editor of thirty books, including his latest, Engaging Parents and Families in Grading Reforms (Corwin).We discuss:What is the purpose of grading?“Is my purpose as a teacher to select talent or develop talent?”The state of grading practices in US schoolsCommunicating grading — what families want to knowCon...
2024-03-2854 minThe Grading Podcast37 - Introducing The Keynote Speakers for the 2024 Grading Conference plus What We're Reading!In this episode, Sharona and Bosley introduce the three keynote speakers for the 2024 Grading Conference. They then share some of the new(er) and upcoming publications in the realm of grading reform. If you are looking for something new to read and a conference to attend, this is the episode!LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!Keeping Receipts: Thoughts on Ungrading from a Black Woman Professor, Dr. Laila McCloud, Grand Valley State...
2024-03-2644 min
Think InclusiveBreaking the Curve: How Standards-Based Grading is Transforming EducationAbout the Guest(s): Thomas R. Guskey, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education, University of Kentucky. A University of Chicago graduate and former middle school teacher, he served as an administrator in Chicago Public Schools and was the first Director of the Center for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning, a national educational research center. He is author/editor of twenty-eight books and over three hundred published articles and book chapters. His most recent books include Engaging Parents and Families in Grading Reforms, Implementing Mastery Learning, and Instructional Feedback.Episode Summary: In this...
2024-03-1454 min
SST 11 PodcastSST 11 Podcast | Ep 29 | How to Plan and Evaluate Effective Professional Development with Dr. Thomas GuskeyHost Eric Neal interviews Dr. Thomas Guskey about his signature method for planning and evaluating effective professional development. They discuss the factors that trustworthy evidence show contribute to the effectiveness of professional learning experiences, explain the five levels of evidence that are essential in evaluating professional learning activities, and how to plan effective professional learning experiences that impact teaching practices that result in improved student performance. Dr. Guskey is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky where he served as Department Chair, Head of the Educational Psychology Area Committee, and President of the Faculty C...
2024-03-0842 minThe Grading Podcast33 - An Interview with Dr. Thomas Guskey: A Journey through the History of Grading Reform EffortsWe are so very excited to be joined this week by Dr. Thomas Guskey, one of the pioneers in the area of grading reform and a huge inspiration to so many of us in this community. Join us for this extremely fun episode where we talk with Dr. Guskey about studying with Dr. Benjamin Bloom (of Bloom's Taxonomy fame) and his early work with Mastery Learning in the Chicago Public Schools. We also explore the last five decades of research into grading reform efforts, and what it takes to get people to change their grading systems.Links
2024-02-271h 06
Schoolhouse ROX: A POGcastEpisode 50 - Assessment & Grade Reporting with Dr. Thomas GuskeyIn this episode, Dr. Seipp, Dr. Zegar, Ms. Bellardino, and Mr. Fiscina are joined by renowned educational thinker, Dr. Thomas Guskey. Dr. Guskey and our team discuss best practices in grade reporting and assessment, as well as strategies to transition grade reporting toward a more productive, transparent, and useful format where all stakeholders can gain insight into the learning process.
2024-01-0542 minThe Grading Podcast23 - Holidays 2023: Replay - Developing Your Grading ArchitectureWe're heading into the holiday break, so over the next few weeks we'll be replaying some previous episodes while adding some thoughts as we conclude the Fall semester of 2023. So enjoy your holiday break! In this episode, we describe the four decisions that make up the "Grading Architecture" of an alternatively graded course.How will you assess your learning targets?What type of proficiency scale(s) will you use?How will students show proficiency for a specific learning target? (I.e. how much evidence and of what kind to they need to provide)How will you...
2023-12-1944 minSchoolhouse ROX: A POGcastEpisode 46 - Report Card UpdatesIn this episode, Dr. Seipp, Dr. Zegar, Ms. Bellardino, and Mr. Fiscina discuss the updates to the district report cards as well as the rationale and research behind them, much of which was spearheaded by renowned educational leader and researcher, Dr. Thomas Guskey.
2023-11-2922 min
Let's Learn with Wisconsin ASCDS2: Ep 1: Dr. Thomas Guskey; What We Know About GradingWe are joined by Dr. Thomas Guskey. Tom has a storied career in the field of education. This includes experience as a classroom teacher, school administrator, researcher, professor, and author. You probably know him best as an authority in the area of grading, though this is just one of his areas of expertise. In this interview, we get to know Tom and focus on the book What We Know About Grading: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next published by ASCD. Tom and Susan Brookhart put this together with the support of many contributors so that practitioners have wh...
2023-11-1635 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 155: Grading Beliefs and MindsetsZach is joined by Kaitlyn McGillicuddy to discuss mindsets around grades and grading, and in particular her use of standards-based grading to address some of the problems inherent in traditional grading systems.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
More info on the Fall Virtual Mentorship Program cohort
On your Mark, by Thomas Guskey
Ungrading, by Susan D. Blum
Standards-Based Grading
Connect with Kaitlyn on Instagram @globalwithgilly or email her at kaitlynmcgillicuddy@gmail.com
Contact us...
2023-09-0348 min
Knowledge for Teachers13 - Jordan O’Sullivan on Shaping Minds and PracticesIn this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee chats with Jordan O’Sullivan from Shaping Minds. Together with Jared Bussell and now Brooke Wardana, they have been supporting teachers in implementing the science of learning in the classroom through practical professional learning combined with lesson demonstrations. For this podcast, Jordan goes through the simple memory model, the process of building a mathematics curriculum, delivering effective PL and much much more.
Resources mentioned:
Willingham’s Simple Memory Model (Article by Tom Sherrington and graphic by Oliver Caviglioli)
Fred Jones - Too...
2023-05-281h 08Knowledge for Teachers13 - Jordan O’Sullivan on Shaping Minds and PracticesIn this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee chats with Jordan O’Sullivan from Shaping Minds. Together with Jared Bussell and now Brooke Wardana, they have been supporting teachers in implementing the science of learning in the classroom through practical professional learning combined with lesson demonstrations. For this podcast, Jordan goes through the simple memory model, the process of building a mathematics curriculum, delivering effective PL and much much more.
Resources mentioned:
Willingham’s Simple Memory Model (Article by Tom Sherrington and graphic by Oliver Caviglioli)
Fred Jones - Too...
2023-05-281h 08
Principal Center RadioTom Guskey—Implementing Mastery Learning 3rd Edition
Get the book, Implementing Mastery Learning 3rd Edition
Visit Tom's Website, www.TGuskey.com
Follow Tom on Twitter @tguskey
About the Author
Thomas R. Guskey, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. A graduate of the University of Chicago’s renowned Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistical Analysis (MESA) program, he began his career in education as a middle school teacher, served as an administrator in the Chicago Public Schools, and was the first Director of the Center for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning, a na...
2023-02-2740 min
The EduGals PodcastModifications to Mastery Learning - E112This week, we are chatting all about change with mastery learning in our classrooms! Specifically, we'll reflect on where we are at in our implementation journey as well as what changes we are going to make moving forward into the new semester. 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 hea...
2023-01-3127 min
The EduGals PodcastSustaining Effort & Persistence - E111This week, we are exploring the sustaining effort and persistence aspect of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. We'll go over the four key checkpoints within effort and persistence as well as explain how you can start to implement some ideas in your classroom.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 wo...
2023-01-2426 min
ISS EDUlearn: Ask Me AnythingRebooting Classroom Assessments w/ DamianDamian Cooper joins us on the show to discuss rebooting classroom assessments.
Damian is a former high school English, drama & Special Education teacher, and an independent education consultant. He specializes in helping schools and school districts across Canada, the United States, and internationally to improve their instructional and assessment skills.
In the session, Damian expounds on his career journey dating back to the 70s, navigating between his consulting business & the dynamic technology changes in classrooms, the future of standard-based grading, and why the pandemic was a silver lining for educators in accelerating the enforcement of...
2023-01-0432 min
The Learnerspace ConversationsThe Big Disconnect: Assessment and Grading, featuring Thomas GuskeyOf the many retrograde pedagogical practices that we still engage in at schools, assessment is probably the most flagrantly outdated. By virtue of how we assess and grade, we explicitly violate almost every principle that we hold dear for building the future of learning. Join us as Dr. Thomas Guskey, author of more than 25 books and one of the world´s foremost experts in assessment, helps us makes sense – or not – of this egregious paradox.
2022-07-2341 min
Reimagine SchoolsOn Your Mark with Tom GuskeyIn this episode, long-time University of Kentucky professor Dr. Tom Guskey, an award-winning author on educational measurement, evaluation, assessment, grading, and professional learning, provides valuable insight into the harmful effects of traditional grading methods from his two most popular books, Get Set, Go! Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems (2020) and On Your Mark: Challenging the Conventions of Grading and Reporting (2015). Dr. Guskey also shares thoughts on why compliance continues to drive the use of letter grades in the classroom and offers solutions for change as he shares an innovative approach to grading in Canada. You can buy both books at w...
2022-03-3130 min
Reimagine SchoolsOn Your Mark with Tom GuskeyIn this episode, long-time University of Kentucky professor Dr. Tom Guskey, an award-winning author on educational measurement, evaluation, assessment, grading, and professional learning, provides valuable insight into the harmful effects of traditional grading methods from his two most popular books, Get Set, Go! Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems (2020) and On Your Mark: Challenging the Conventions of Grading and Reporting (2015). Dr. Guskey also shares thoughts on why compliance continues to drive the use of letter grades in the classroom and offers solutions for change as he shares an innovative approach to grading in Canada. You can buy both books a...
2022-03-3131 min
The Continuing EducatorWhy do we grade? with Thomas Guskey and Chase Nordengren (Ep. 1)Let's begin our journey towards better grading practices! Grades have remained a fundamental component of our education system for over a century. Yet despite shifts across so many other areas of educational practice, grading practices have seen little, if any, change to match the demands of modern pedagogy. The pandemic revealed stark flaws in traditional grading protocols and simultaneously presented a profound opportunity for actual change. What should educators, families, and society in general consider around why change is needed and where to begin?
2021-04-2056 min
EDVIEW360Equitable Practices in Assessment, Grading, and Reporting in the Time of COVIDThe past year has uncovered more equity issues in education than in years before. The struggle to provide equitable access to technology, learning tools, emotional support, and even meals is now at the forefront of educators’ minds as they struggle to keep learning going forward for their students. Join us for a timely discussion about equity in education, specifically around assessment, with assessment expert Dr. Thomas Guskey.
2020-11-0931 min
Educational Wizard's CornerThe Magic Within: Growth and Mastery MindsetIn this episode, we dive deeper into essential elements to build a personalized learning classroom environment that builds upon the magic within our little wizards. We explore the connection that a growth mindset and a mastery based learning approach have and how it can best be built into our classrooms as we begin to develop a more personalized learning approach. It is important to understand this piece as you continue on your journey to a more personalized learning environment and set up your little wizards for success.
Resources referenced in order:
Formative Classroom Assessment...
2020-10-1713 min
Teach Better Talk193: Better, more accurate feedback. - Mike Szczepanik and Brian Arnot chat with us about doing things you believe in, and providing better feedback to students.Mike Szczepanik and Brian Arnot chat with us about finding ways to better meet the needs of out students, doing things you believe in, and providing more accurate feedback.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/mikeszczepanik-brianarnot.
Mike and Brian's Recommendations
EdTech Tool:
Mike: Everything Google
Brian: Seesaw
Book:
Mike: “Stop Talking and Start Influencing” Jared Cooney Horvath
Brian: “Culturally Responsive Teaching & THE BRAIN” by Zaretta Hammond.
Who to Follow on Instagram:
Mike: Ken O’Connor @kenoc7, Rick Wormeli @rickwormeli2
Brian: Thomas Guskey @tguskey, Aaron Blackwelder @AaronSBlackwel1
YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog:
Mike: www.teachersgoinggradeless.com
Brian: www...
2020-07-2737 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherAssessment and Grading in Distance LearningAssessment expert Dr. Thomas Guskey reflects on the positives and negatives of assessments during distance learning. He also gives advice about how he thinks schools can improve their assessments this fall to focus on learning. www.coolcatteacher.com/e677 Dr. Thomas Guskey - Bio as Submitted Thomas Guskey is a Professor of Educational Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. His research focuses on professional development and teacher change, program evaluation, assessment of student learning, grading and reporting, instructional effectiveness, and educational reform.
2020-06-0909 min
Chef EducatorPercentage Grades and the use of ZerosPercentage grading systems that attempt to identify 100 distinct levels of performance distort the precision, objectivity and reliability of grades. And when averaging on a 100-point scale, the use of zeros is particularly damaging to a student’s grade. The mathematical problem with zeros is they represent an extreme score and their effect on the grade is always exaggerated. To recover from a single zero in a percentage grade system, a student must achieve a perfect score on a minimum of nine other assignments.In this episode, Dr. Colin Roche (www.chefeducator.com) provides two alternatives to the ou...
2020-06-061h 04
Chef EducatorGrade ConfusionWhen most students come into our classrooms, they bring with them an unhealthy attitude toward grading, which has often been instilled in them by parents and past teachers. It is an attitude based on the flawed assumption that grades are supposed to function as "carrots and sticks"In this episode, Dr. Colin Roche shares how he tries to explain grading to his students in order to ensure that they understand the process a little better and acquire a more accurate conception of grading so that it enhances, rather than impedes their learning.This episode is...
2020-05-0930 min
The Village: Raising Parents013 Have We Lost the Purpose of Education?Today's episode is a going to challenge all of us to reflect on some of our deepest beliefs and assumptions about the purpose of education, for our kids as individuals, and also within a society, nation or our global community. Host Jacquie Ganton urges all of us to use this time of change and crisis to take a step back, unpack our priorities and hold them up against the reality of what we see in classroom and school practice. Her heartfelt and passionate assertion is that we need to know where we want to go before we plan how we...
2020-04-1756 min
Chef EducatorFormative vs. Summative AssessmentMost aspects of grading and reporting have been around forever and reflect traditions that have been a part of our education system since the early 1900's. Though these traditions are entrenched in our education culture and part of everyone's school experience, it doesn't mean that they work, are accurate, or are in the best interest for our students.In this first episode of the series on the subject of Grading, Assessment and Evaluations, Dr. Colin Roche defines and discusses formative and summative assessment, and why teachers first need to understand their uses before designing their assessment instruments.
2020-04-1333 minPrincipal Center RadioThomas Guskey—Get Set, Go: Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems
Get the book, Get Set, Go: Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems
Visit Tom's website, TGuskey.com
About The Author
Dr. Tom Guskey is a renowned expert on assessment and standards-based grading, and fellow of the American Educational Research Association. He's the author of more than 25 books, including On Your Mark: Challenging the Conventions of Grading and Reporting, and the new book Get Set, Go! Creating Successful Grading and Reporting Systems.
2020-03-3031 min
myPD Unplugged3.3 Challenging Conventional GradingIn an increasingly competitive world, grades have become a currency of sorts in education, but do they really measure student learning? What do we do if a student doesn't do any of the work, but aces the final? How are we to respond when a student puts in all of their effort to learn, but fails an exam? How might our grading better reflect their learning? As part of an 8-part "Thought Leader" podcast series, join our conversation with Dr. Thomas Guskey (Senior Research Scholar at University of Louisville and Professor Emeritus at University of Kentucky) as we delve d...
2020-01-2234 minmyPD Unplugged3.3 Challenging Conventional GradingIn an increasingly competitive world, grades have become a currency of sorts in education, but do they really measure student learning? What do we do if a student doesn't do any of the work, but aces the final? How are we to respond when a student puts in all of their effort to learn, but fails an exam? How might our grading better reflect their learning? As part of an 8-part "Thought Leader" podcast series, join our conversation with Dr. Thomas Guskey (Senior Research Scholar at University of Louisville and Professor Emeritus at University of Kentucky) as we delve deeper...
2020-01-2200 min
Dr. E's SUPER reads!Episode 12: Standards-based report cardsWhen one hears “standards-based report card” people either cheer or cringe. I came across a book from 2010 written by Thomas Guskey & Jane Bailey that was written to walk those looking to make a shift throughout the entire process. If you’re thinking about making the switch or are in the process, this episode is for you. Available on the Corwin website or on Amazon.
2019-11-2907 min
The ThoughtStretchers PodcastHow Might We Build A Better Transcript?Drew Perkins talks with Ben Rein, Senior Director of Outreach and Partnerships at Mastery Transcript Consortium, about their work to remake the transcript into a more useful and meaningful tool for schools and students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: mastery.org @MastTranscript facebook.com/MasteryTranscript/ Ben Rein: rein@mastery.org Thomas Guskey
2019-08-191h 19The ThoughtStretchers PodcastHow Might We Build A Better Transcript?Drew Perkins talks with Ben Rein, Senior Director of Outreach and Partnerships at Mastery Transcript Consortium, about their work to remake the transcript into a more useful and meaningful tool for schools and students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: mastery.org @MastTranscript facebook.com/MasteryTranscript/ Ben Rein: rein@mastery.org Thomas Guskey
2019-08-191h 19
Naylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Evaluating Professional Development with Thomas R. Guskey, Ph.D.This weeks natter is with the distinguished Dr Thomas R Guskey.
We discuss professional development and the importance of evaluating CPD. I ask Tom about his seminal piece of research:
Does It Make a Difference? Evaluating Professional Development
About Tom:
Thomas R. Guskey, Ph.D.
is a Senior Research Scholar in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisville and Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky. A graduate of the University of Chicago, he began his career in education...
2019-07-2550 minTeach Better Talk88: A Work in Progress - Lori McEwen chats with us about focusing on best practices for all students, bringing everything back to deep and joyful learning for kids.Dr. Lori McEwen chats with us about focusing on best practices for all students, bringing everything back to deep and joyful learning for kids, and how we're all just works in progress, learning every day.
Lori chats about her excitement around mastery learning, how we can approach student-centered learning, and why we need to celebrate all wins.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/lorimcewen
Episode Highlights
0:46 - Chatting about mastery learning.
6:26 - Sharing some awesome data from one of our amazing school districts.
9:04 - Previewing the episode with Lori...
2019-07-2436 minNaylor's Natter Podcast- an education podcast .Season 3 Episode 3- Kathryn Morgan on CPD, the work of Thomas Guskey and evaluation.In this weeks episode Kathryn and I natter about the importance of good CPD , developing a culture of professional learning and the work of Thomas Guskey.
Guskey: Does It Make a Difference? Evaluating Professional Development
https://pdo.ascd.org/LMSCourses/PD13OC010M/media/Leading_Prof_Learning_M6_Reading1.pdf
2019-07-0344 minmyPD Unplugged2.4 Scaled Grading: Challenging the Mechanics of Conventional Grading SystemsGrading is a "technical process," but how deeply do we consider the mechanics of a grade? On the current 100 point grading scale, there are 60 degrees of failure, and only 40 degrees of passing. In the words of Dr. Thomas Guskey, "A grading scale in which two-thirds of the designated levels describe failure also implies that degrees of failure can be more finely distinguished than degrees of success" (On Your Mark, 28). Does this make intuitive sense, let alone, is it a fair assessment of learning? Join us for Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Chris Lund (Assistant Superintendent of Research and School...
2019-04-0300 minmyPD Unplugged2.4 Scaled Grading: Challenging the Mechanics of Conventional Grading SystemsGrading is a "technical process," but how deeply do we consider the mechanics of a grade? On the current 100 point grading scale, there are 60 degrees of failure, and only 40 degrees of passing. In the words of Dr. Thomas Guskey, "A grading scale in which two-thirds of the designated levels describe failure also implies that degrees of failure can be more finely distinguished than degrees of success" (On Your Mark, 28). Does this make intuitive sense, let alone, is it a fair assessment of learning? Join us for Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Chris Lund (Assistant Superintendent of Research and...
2019-04-0332 min