EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 16 MIN
Episode 28: Are We Grading Too Much?
from Happy While Teaching Podcast · host Stephanie Bellville
In this episode, I share evidence-based strategies to formatively assess student learning that do not involve more grading for teachers! In a field with constantly increasing demands, teachers need to find ways to diminish their workload while still supporting student learning. Here are the five strategies:1. Self-evaluating rubrics that include student effort2. Visual formative feedback 3. Think-Pair-Share-Restate4. Essence of lesson reflection journals and pair-share5. Student re-teaching in groups of 3*If you liked this episode, hit subscribe so you will be notified when new episodes come out.Also, check out my instagram for bonus happywhileteaching videos and content!https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr**Also, check out my book the Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching ! It will help you prioritize your own wellbeing in 2026!Get your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV
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In this episode, I share evidence-based strategies to formatively assess student learning that do not involve more grading for teachers! In a field with constantly increasing demands, teachers need to find ways to diminish their workload while still supporting student learning. Here are the five strategies:1. Self-evaluating rubrics that include student effort2. Visual formative feedback 3. Think-Pair-Share-Restate4. Essence of lesson reflection journals and pair-share5. Student re-teaching in groups of 3*If you liked this episode, hit subscribe so you will be notified when new episodes come out.Also, check out my instagram for bonus happywhileteaching videos and content!https://www.instagram.com/happywhileteaching?igsh=MTRmeGp0NTc5Y3hhaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr**Also, check out my book the Happy While Teaching Workbook: Practical Tools to Help Maintain Your Joy & Wellbeing While Teaching ! It will help you prioritize your own wellbeing in 2026!Get your copy on Amazon: https://a.co/d/axWixoV
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