Dr. Brian A. Williams on Reforming The Grading System
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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Brian A. Williams, Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and Dean of the Templeton Honors College at Eastern University. Dr. Williams discusses his love for books and mythology as a child. He shares his academic journey: initially wanting to become a lawyer, and even briefly opening his own cafe, but then uncovering his interest in the classical tradition and attending Oxford University. He shares how teaching at Oxford transformed his mindset about grading and assessments, and helped him realize that teaching without grading felt more like coaching. Dr. Williams explains in detail how placing more importance on grades can take away a child's love for learning.
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