Books Quote by Julie Schumacher
““I would outlaw literature exams entirely; I would also eschew the twin barbarities of 'attendance' and 'participation' as grading criteria, necessitated by workload increase.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Education Reform Panel, 2021
The author proposes eliminating literature exams and attendance/participation grades, citing workload pressures.
In simple terms: Drop literature tests and attendance grades.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate grading to reduce workload.
Themes
education
assessment
workload
literature
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
educational
reform
When to use this quote
- university courses
- high‑school curricula
- teacher evaluation
Key Concepts
pedagogy
academic policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Will removing exams lower standards?
- How to ensure engagement without grades?
A Different Perspective
Such changes may diminish accountability and learning depth.
