1. The creative use of rubrics to inform and improve instruction Dannelle D. Stevens, Ph. D. Portland State University, Oregon Daniel Bernstein, Ph. D. University of Kansas

2. Objectives Examine the use of rubrics in three settings that can inform and improve instruction. Engage in applying research-based rubrics to aspects of professional life. Reflect on the value of these rubrics in your own and colleagues’ professional life.

3. Agenda Introductions Background- Reflection, teaching & rubrics Writing a teaching philosophy statement Analyzing student scores Reflecting on design of a course Assessing the value of rubrics about teaching

4. Background Reflection & teaching Rubrics as a reflective tool Cognitive and collaborative apprenticeship

5. Teaching philosophy List key elements to include Cluster under themes Check out a rubric Modify and share

6. Using evidence Distribute artifacts- gradebook scores, rubric, context Look at rubric scores Identify teaching “opportunities”

7. Trajectory of Teaching Share an account of a course taught over several terms Identify how course has changed over time Describe development of learner success Show a rubric for development of teaching Place yourself in the category in each component Share your ratings and offer comment Large group discussion: Does this rubric add to the development of effective teaching?

8. Synthesis Frames of reference: – Making implicit knowledge explicit Use as guides for professional development Use as tools to generating conversation and insight Benefits of collaborative consideration Formative and summative uses

9. Thank you.