In this episode of The Grading Podcast we interview Dr. Robert Talbert. Dr. Talbert is a full professor in the mathematics department at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Talbert is the author of Flipped Learning: A Guide for Higher Education Faculty and the newly released Grading for Growth. Dr. Talbert has been using alternative grading in his courses since 2016.

In this wide ranging conversation we talk about Dr. Talbert's initial experiences with Alternative Grading, why he has stuck with it, and what motivated him to write his newly released book, Grading for Growth, with co-author Dr. David Clark.

We also explore the interactions between alternative grading, flipped learning, and active learning. Join us for this amazing conversation.

• Grading for Growth by Robert Talbert and David Clark
• The Grading for Growth blog by Robert Talbert and David Clark
• Flipped Learning by Robert Talbert
• Behind the Scenes with The Grading for Growth Book

Resources

The Grading Conference - an annual, online conference exploring Alternative Grading in Higher Education and K-12.

Some great resources to educate yourself about Alternative Grading:

• The Grading for Growth Blog
• The Grading Conference
• The Intentional Academia Blog

Recommended Books on Alternative Grading:

• Grading for Growth, by Robert Talbert and David Clark
• Specifications Grading, by Linda Nilsen
• Grading for Equity, by Joe Feldman

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Music

Country Rock performed by Lite Saturation

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