Foundations of Labor based grading

1. Please read the Student Equity and Inclusion Letter of Agreement and the materials listed below,
which can be found in the class Brightspace page.
2. Write and post a 200-word analytical response to the texts in the class discussion board by Due
Date. In this assignment, you are invited to consider, make sense of, question, and challenge the
notions that are presented.
3. Write 50-word responses to 3-5 peers by Due Date, in your peer responses, identify points made
that you had not considered, and reflect on how your peers’ analyses deepen and shift your own
perspectives on both traditional and Labor Based Grading practices.
Questions to Consider
1. How does Labor Based Grading differ from traditional grading?
2. How might Labor Based Grading impact equity and inclusion in the classroom?
3. What effect do you suspect Labor Based Grading practices will have on your writing process and
your writing product?
4. In what ways will Labor Based Grading change the dynamics of the classroom community and
between instructor and student?
5. How does Labor Based Grading change your perspective in ways beyond the classroom?
6. Have you taken classes that use Labor Based Grading before or is this your first? What has been
your experience and what are your expectations?

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