Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric Mazur Rethinking Grades: A Path to Active Learning with Josh Eyler
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Jan 1, 2025 Josh Eyler, director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the University of Mississippi, discusses the harmful impact of traditional grading on student engagement. He critiques existing grading systems for promoting extrinsic motivation and highlights the need for alternative models that focus on intrinsic learning. Eyler emphasizes the complexities of objective assessments and advocates for innovative alternatives that prioritize student growth. Concluding with a vision for a gradeless future, he encourages educators to embrace change and foster a supportive learning environment.
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Assessment's Impact
- Assessments dictate students' learning approaches and study habits, not intrinsic motivation.
- Grades, or high-stakes exams, often kill the joy of learning.
Grades Hinder Learning
- Grades hinder natural learning processes of trial, error, feedback, and retrying.
- They interrupt this cycle and create obstacles to learning.
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation
- Grades, being extrinsic motivators, primarily encourage compliance, not deep learning.
- Intrinsic motivation is crucial for genuine learning but is often stifled by grades.
