Voice and Choice

Voice and Choice

This self-paced workshop offers flexible access to strategies for fostering learner agency, equitable grading, and personalized assessments, allowing educators to learn and reflect at their own pace.
Online Delivery (Asynchronous)
Course Length:
4-6 hours to complete
Instruction:
Self-Paced
Fee with Membership (Single Registration):
$299
Fee (Single Registration):
$399

In this workshop, participants will explore the concepts of learner agency, equitable grading practices, and voice and choice in assessments through a variety of resources and reflective activities. By the end of the workshop, participants will acquire actionable strategies for creating a more inclusive and engaging classroom environment.

In this self-paced workshop, participants will have the flexibility to learn at their own pace, with no set schedule or deadlines, allowing them to complete the course at a time that best fits their personal and professional commitments. With an "open" window for access, learners can engage with the content as soon as they’re ready, revisit materials as needed, and take the time necessary to fully absorb and apply the concepts. This design not only fosters a more personalized learning experience but also supports sustained reflection and practice, making it ideal for those balancing multiple responsibilities.

Learning Objectives
  1. Develop strategies for incorporating learner agency, equitable grading practices, and voice and choice in assessments into the classroom.
  2. Identify the concepts of learner agency, equitable grading practices, and voice and choice in assessments.    
  3. Develop a strategy for increasing learner agency.
  4. Analyze equitable grading practices for use in the classroom.
  5. Design an assessment that incorporates student voice and choice.
Prerequisites

Ability to read and write standard business English.

What Participants Need
  1. Computer with internet access
  2. Focused time to complete workshop
Special Notes

The workshop will be open to registered participants from December 16, 2024 - March 11, 2025. Register until February 23, 2025 to complete coursework by March 10, 2025.

Offered as Virtual Workshop for a Group:
No
Offered as Online Workshop for a Group:
No
Offered as On-Site Workshop for a Group:
No