Reading student papers, blue books, etc., a form of…
“Reading student papers, blue books, etc., a form of torture ... a matter of rubbing an iron file over one's teeth, or holding urine in one's mouth, or having the racket of a bulldozer in one's ear for an hour or two on end.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Grading can feel torturous, like physical or sensory abuse.
In simple terms: Grading is often painful.
Key Takeaway
Find humane assessment methods.
Themes
education
stress
pain
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
Blue:0
Blue book:0
Book:0
Books:0
Bulldozers:0
Ears:0
Ends:0
Etc:0
Files:0
Form:0
Hours:0
Iron:0
Matter:0
Mouths:0
Paper:0
Papers:0
Racket:0
Reading:0
Students:0
Teeth:0
Torture:1
Two:0
Form Torture:0
Reading Student:0
Torture Matter:0
When to use this quote
- teaching
- student evaluation
- academic policy
Key Concepts
pedagogy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can feedback be constructive?
- What alternatives exist to traditional grading?
A Different Perspective
Not all grading is harmful; intention matters.