Dan Melzer Co-Presents Workshop on Student-Centered Assessment Practices

On Tuesday, October 27, UC Davis University Writing Program professor Dan Melzer will co-present “Do Less Harm: Minimizing Harmful Aspects of Grading to Center Student Learning” with Jaime O’Connor of The Washington Center for Improving Undergraduate Education at The Evergreen State College. The workshop will explore the impact of grades on student learning, drawing on the presenters’ research to discuss common themes and possibilities for alternative grading practices. Participants will learn strategies for incorporating student-centered grading approaches into their teaching and minimizing harm through thoughtful course design and transparent expectations. The free workshop will take place on Zoom from 10-11:30 a.m. To register, visit The Washington Center’s events page.