Utilizing Specification Grading in Sport Management Classes

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Title: Utilizing Specification Grading in Sport Management Classes
Language: English
Authors: Kimberly L. Fierke
Source: Sport Management Education Journal. 2024 18(2):151-156.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Athletics, Administration, Management Development, Grading, Pass Fail Grading, Evaluation Methods, Undergraduate Study, Alternative Assessment
DOI: 10.1123/smej.2023-0018
ISSN: 1938-6974
2163-2367
Abstract: This paper discusses the use of specification grading in sport management courses. The process organizes assignments around grading bundles and evaluates students as either Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory in meeting each assignment. A token system is created to provide flexibility to the students. There are advantages to using specification grading. For example, it empowers students to choose their grade, reduces stress and worry over "points," allows students the opportunity to resubmit Unsatisfactory assignments, and provides a sense of freedom to the instructor through the feedback to students. This paper explores the process of creating the specification grading method in a class and reflecting on implementation and utilization of the method in undergraduate sport management classes.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1445229
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This paper discusses the use of specification grading in sport management courses. The process organizes assignments around grading bundles and evaluates students as either Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory in meeting each assignment. A token system is created to provide flexibility to the students. There are advantages to using specification grading. For example, it empowers students to choose their grade, reduces stress and worry over "points," allows students the opportunity to resubmit Unsatisfactory assignments, and provides a sense of freedom to the instructor through the feedback to students. This paper explores the process of creating the specification grading method in a class and reflecting on implementation and utilization of the method in undergraduate sport management classes.
ISSN:1938-6974
2163-2367
DOI:10.1123/smej.2023-0018