The Importance of Student Partnership in Rubric Construction, Discussion, and Evaluation

Abstract

The chapter explores the importance of utilising student-staff partnerships in the development and evaluation of rubrics. The approach followed is underpinned by the University of Reading principles for student-staff partnerships that centres student voice in the development of Teaching and Learning initiatives. The chapter explores the challenges of engaging students with assessment rubrics and through engaging in listening exercises, the actions taken to remove these barriers to engagement. The chapter provides three case studies that detail practical recommendations to improving student assessment literacy including in-class support for rubrics, additional support outside of the classroom e.g., assessment rubric screencasts and discussion boards, and the importance of co-creation in creating new rubrics. The chapter concludes by detailing the importance of student-staff partnerships in rubric development and evaluation, but also detailing the additional support mechanisms that need to be in place to effectively develop student and staff assessment literacy.