“Assessing an Un-Essay”
Friday, February 10, 10-11 am, UCET Classroom (NS 245)
Some might think creativity has been ‘educated out’ of us. An Un-Essay project gives students a way to creatively interact with the class themes. This may also allow students to engage with their arguments in deeper (and potentially more meaningful) ways as they have to present their ideas in a different format than an essay. Examples of projects could include: a Dungeons & Dragons-style role-playing game about evolution, a magazine-style story on Homo floresiensis, a watercolor about breastfeeding, or comic strips about primates, the island rule, and pronoun use.
Come hear from your colleagues who try these assignments and have found ways to assess the variety of student work in a consistent manner. Ask questions, and try something new.