Student Evaluation and Assessment of Learning: Rubrics

Course Description: 

This course provides physical therapy educators with the skills and knowledge to design and implement effective rubrics that enhance assessment clarity, consistency, and fairness. Participants will explore the role of rubrics in improving student learning and assessment practices.

• Format: Asynchronous, on-demand
• Cost: Academy of Education Members $30, Non-members $75
• Earn CEU: .3 (3 contact hours)

Intended Audience:
New physical therapy faculty

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the Educational Session, attendees will be able to:

1.Distinguish formative from summative assessment strategies
2.Link each assessment type to key contextual factors such as grading, remediation, progression, and feedback, explaining how rubrics function within each type of assessment.
3.Differentiate analytical from holistic rubrics and explain how selecting an appropriate rubric type supports effective assessment strategy.
4.Design an effective rubric that aligns clearly with stated learning outcomes and performance criteria.
5.Analyze and critique existing rubrics to identify strengths, limitations, and opportunities for improvement.