E36 - Equity in assessment: A human approach (with Albert Shaheen)

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast

We’ve talking about assessment design and rubrics…but what about equity in assessment? In this episode, Anna and Shey speak with Albert Shaheen about his dive into equitable assessment and grading practices. 🤗

Further listening:

Listen to the first two episodes in this mini-series:

• E31 – The beauty of assessment
• E33 - Long live the rubric!

References & resources

Blum, Sarah (2020). “Ungrading in a Pandemic - And the Rest of the Time Too.” Podcast Episode.

Blum, Sarah (2020). Ungrading: Why rating students undermines learning (and what to do instead). West Virginia University Press.

Feldman, Joe (2018). Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms. Corwin.

Hammond, Zaretta (2014). Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Corwin.

Stommel, Jesse. https://www.jessestommel.com/

Questions for Reflection:

• What equitable forms of assessment have you introduced in your classroom?
• Has our conversation with Albert inspired you to try anything new?
• How can you find creative ways to bring this spirit of equity to your classroom assessment?

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