Kohn, A. (2006). The Trouble with Rubrics. English Journal, 95(4), Retrieved December 8, 2009 from http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/rubrics.htm
Author Alfie Kohn discusses the setbacks of using rubrics in the classroom. He believe that rubrics are not the best way to go when grading. One of his arguments against rubrics is that teachers use them as quick and easy way to assess student work. He believes that assessing a students work should not be quick and that it should take time and should not be based off of one scale. His next reason for being against rubrics is the fact that students will do their work solely off of them. Kohl states that it will take away from a students creativity and they will think less deeply because of the guideline. He says students are more focused on A's rather than accessing their ideas. Students cannot do an assignment without looking at these rubrics and he feels that if teachers would actually take time in reading their students opinions it could create a much better learning environment.
Based off Kohn's reasoning, can a teacher create a rubric that will bring out a student's true ideas?
I do believe so. I believe that rubrics are made quickly and base off a curriculum. Students know what they need to incorporate but there needs to be some creativity as well. I believe that Kohn has a point when he says some teachers don't take enough time grading their students work. So if they take they time, rubrics can be very beneficial.
If there were no rubrics, what would teachers base their grades off of?
I believe a teacher does not need a rubric to base a grade. It does make it easier but I think all the students need are guidelines. If a teacher takes the time to great students ideas and make sure they meet all the guidelines, I think a student's capacity for creativity will grow.
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