how to grade discussion based course umd tltc

by Miss Mona Batz IV 5 min read

What is the teaching and Learning Transformation Center at UMD?

The class is divided into two sides of pro/con or either/or, and each side and each speaker has a limited amount of time to speak. The object of the activity is to construct reasoned arguments that address the material and consider the arguments of the other side.

When do faculty issue mid-term grades for undergraduate students?

BIPH - Biophysics BISI - Biological Sciences BMGT - Business and Management BSCI - Biological Sciences Program BSOS - Behavioral and Social Sciences BSST - Terrorism Studies BUAC - Accounting and Information Assurance BUDT - Decision and Information Technologies BUFN - Finance BULM - Logistics, Business, and Public Policy

Where can I find mid-term grades?

PSC 0260A 301.405.6183 pkomsat@umd.edu 5 Mutual Expectations Agreement This guide was created to facilitate discussion around the expectations of TA responsibilities in order to help your TA experience run as smoothly as possible. Note that some items may not apply to your particular class.

What is a mid term grade in college?

What is TLTC in teaching?

The Teaching and Learning Transformation Center (TLTC) assists faculty members with their teaching and mentoring responsibilities. Access TLTC's website for a listing of available services and resources and to view the Teaching Resource Guide.

How are course grades determined?

Course grades are determined by faculty in accordance with information found in the course syllabus. There shall be a reasonable number of graded assessments or progress reports to permit evaluation of student performance throughout the course. These assessments shall be returned to the students in a timely manner.

What is the Buckley Amendment?

The Buckley Amendment of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects a student from the disclosure of personal and academic information to anyone other than the student, except under special circumstances. Posting student grades with either student names or social security numbers - in whole or in part - is strictly prohibited and exposes the University and the responsible faculty member to civil litigation. Other protected information includes, but is not limited to: special requests, current and past course registrations, enrollment status, financial aid disbursements, billing history and any disciplinary actions. For more information, please refer to the University's Policy on Confidentiality and Disclosure of Student Records. The Office of the Registrar has produced a brief (approximately 10 minutes) tutorial on FERPA. Take the tutorial.

Who approves self-authored instructional materials?

All orders of self-authored instructional materials that entail financial gain for the instructor must be approved by the chair of the department offering the course. For more information, refer to the University's policy on the use of self-authored course materials.

What does a W mean in a course?

W is used to indicate withdrawal from a course after the end of the schedule adjustment period. For information and completeness, the grade of W is placed on the student's permanent record by the Office of the Registrar. The instructor will be notified that the student has withdrawn from the course.

Is it fair to copy a print without permission?

However, making a single copy for the purposes of research, and making a classroom set of a brief text or single illustration, are deemed fair use and do not require permission.

Is a course copyrighted?

Students may not copy and distribute such materials except for personal use and with the instructor's permission. Course materials may also be marked copyrighted (e.g. © 2001 Smith). More information is available from the Office of General Counsel.

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Course Design

  • Course Assessment Guidelines
    1. Faculty should provide a reasonable number of graded assessments or progress reports to allow students to evaluate their performance well before the end of the semester. 2. Assignments should be returned to students in a timely manner. 3. Students should have a reasonable opport…
  • Final Examination Policies & Guidelines
    1. Final Examination: There shall be a final examination and/or assessment in every undergraduate course. Exceptions may be made with the written approval of the department chair or other appropriate unit administrator. 2. Each faculty member shall retain, for one full semeste…
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Expectations of Faculty

  • In the Classroom
    The instructor of record is responsible for the overall management of the course, including management of aspects of the course and coursework delegated to teaching assistants and laboratory assistants. There shall be regular attendance by assigned faculty unless such attend…
  • Attendance in Inclement Weather
    Official closures and delays are announced on the campus website at umd.edu and snow phone line (301-405-SNOW), as well as on local radio and TV stations. If inclement weather conditions force a faculty member to cancel a class even though the University is open, the faculty membe…
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Academic Freedom and Free Speech

  • What is Academic Freedom?
    In general, academic freedom is the right of faculty in the discharge of their duties to express their ideas and challenge the ideas of others without fear of retribution. This principle typically flows from a research university’s core mission which can include promoting inquiry and advancing hu…
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Academic Integrity

  • The student-administered Honor Code and Honor Pledgeprohibits students from cheating on exams, plagiarizing papers, submitting the same paper for credit in two courses without authorization, buying papers, submitting fraudulent documents and forging signatures. On every examination, paper or other academic exercise not specifically exempted by the instructor, stud…
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Student Attendance

  • An excused absence is an absence for which the student has the right to receive, and the instructor has the responsibility to provide, academic accommodation. Students are expected to take full responsibility for their own academic work and progress. Students, to progress satisfactorily, must meet all of the requirements of each course for which they are registered. St…
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Syllabus Guidelines

  • University policies regarding the content of syllabi for undergraduate courses have recently changed, while policies regarding graduate level courses have not changed. Click herefor a summary of the changes in the policy. The information below represents requirements and recommendations for undergraduate course syllabi, including the policy changes, but this infor…
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