Unit 4: Ethics of Assessment and Evaluation

7. Case Study

A teacher designs an oral presentation rubric that heavily favors fluency and pronunciation. However, many of the students are beginner-level learners. This creates inequity, as students with higher oral proficiency (often from privileged backgrounds) outperform others, not necessarily due to better understanding of the content but due to linguistic advantages.

Discussion Questions:

1. How can this rubric be modified to promote fairness?

1. Should teachers always use the same rubric for all students?

1. What ethical responsibilities do teachers have in preparing students for summative assessments?