Ithaca College

 Deborah Rifkin presented a workshop, "Aiding Grading: Team-Based Learning and Peer Evaluations," at Loyola Marymount University's Center for Teaching Excellence on April 20, 2015. cal.lmu.edu/event/aiding_grading_team-based_learning_and_peer_evaluation#.VTexpKZp_st

It is well established that cooperative, small-group work benefits learning, yet it is not as common for these principles to be applied towards grading and evaluation. Collaborative group work can transform an evaluative process into a supportive learning team, which helps raise the achievement of all students, build positive relationships among students, and keep students motivated and energized. In this workshop, Deborah shared examples of effective team-based learning and peer evaluation exercises, and facilitated discussion among faculty from diverse disciplines about how to incorporate the concepts into their own courses.