Calibrated Peer Review TM A Case Study http
Calibrated Peer Review. TM A Case Study http: //cpr. molsci. ucla. edu Arlene A. Russell, UCLA NLII Focus Session June 15 -16, 2005
Case Study Detailed look at – a well-crafted assignment – the instructor interfaces – student performance data – the support structure that facilitates effective implementation of this innovation
Overview • • • The CPR process Elements of a well-crafted assignment Selected features of the instructor interface Details of monitoring student performance Support structures that facilitate effective CPR implementation
The CPR Process http: //cpr. molsci. ucla. edu Select “TOUR”
Assignment Elements • • Goals Source material Student instructions for studying source material Guiding questions for directing the essay outline Writing prompt Training (calibration) essays - 3 Rubrics and answer keys for each calibration
Example Assignment http: //cpr. molsci. ucla. edu Select “Assignment Library Scroll to #65 Interpreting Single Substance Phase Diagrams
Instructor Tools http: //cpr. molsci. ucla. edu Select “Downloads” from sidebar menu Quick Start for Instructors
Instructor Tools • Managing courses – Set up an assignment (activate) – Monitor student progress during assignment – Review student performance after assignment – Download grades into Excel spreadsheet
Instructor Tools • Managing courses – Setting up an assignment (activation) • • Choose assignment Set grading parameters Set due dates Temporarily stop an assignment
Instructor Tools • Managing courses – Monitoring progress during assignment • Submit text for a student • Change due dates for a student • Change activation decisions
Instructor Tools • Managing courses – Reviewing performance after assignment • Check evaluations on “problem list” • Resolve disputed reviews
Administrator Tools http: //cpr. molsci. ucla. edu Select “Downloads” from sidebar menu Quick Start for Administrators
Support Structure for Faculty • CPR administrator – Creates courses, uploads student roster, resets passwords when students forget their CPR usernames AND challenge question answers • Colleague – Reviews, proofs, and checks new assignments • CPR specialist (optional but effective) – Assists students who miss deadlines, have questions, etc
Student Tools Provided by instructor http: //cpr. molsci. ucla. edu Select “Downloads” from sidebar menu Student Handout Student Results
Support Structure for Students • CPR administrator – Resets student passwords when they forget their CPR username AND challenge question • Instructor – Responds to all student questions and concerns • (Content specialist) – Assists with problem list, disputed reviews, missed deadlines, etc.
Questions? cpr@nslc. ucla. edu
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