Why and how have we adopted our grading practices? Join us for this thought-provoking webinar that examines the history of traditional grading practices and asks: How did we get here? Participants will review the three pillars of equitable grading while surveying a variety of short-term and long-term practical tips and tools to make grading transparent, bias-free, and supportive of a growth mindset.

Presenter Bio

Susana Marcelo is a Professor of English at Los Angeles Valley College and the Puente Program Co-Coordinator. Her expertise is in designing courses that use data-informed inquiry to inspire students in their journey as life-long learners. She earned a Master of Arts degree in English from Cal State Northridge (2014) where she worked as an Instructional Designer with Faculty Development and taught with the department of Central American and Transborder Studies and the Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP). She also served for some time as the department’s Writing Coordinator for first-year writing curriculum and the Creative Director of La Ceiba: The Undergraduate Journal of Central American and Transborder Studies. Currently, she is finishing Cal State Fullerton’s Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (2024). With nearly a decade of experience, she has designed numerous webinars, microcredential curricula, and courses.