Abstract Algebra Course Development

This new course development PD experience was a fun deep dive into the planning process for a new course. It allowed me to compare sources and reflect on the learning goals I had for this elective. My main focus was figuring out ways to hold students accountable without the traditional tools of timed quizzes and tests. While I am still going to give one midterm exam, everything else is non-timed, mostly collaborative (in pairs): fortnightly problem sets and student content presentations. The challenge was to develop clear rubrics to convey my expectations and learning goals, which overall was the biggest personal benefit from the PD experience. Rubrics are the ingredients that make the learning sauce come together!