Academic Innovation Speaker Series: “A’s for All” (as time and interest allow)
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Traditional grading paradigms often fail to cater to diverse learning paces and styles, potentially sidelining those needing more time to learn the material. “A’s for All” (as time and interest allow) is an innovative pedagogical philosophy that builds on grading for equity, mastery learning, growth mindset, and competency-based approaches. It gives every student the opportunity and time to learn the material, including working beyond the term. It removes barriers and late penalties, and sends a strong signal to students that they can achieve any level of mastery they want, if they are willing to put in the time and effort. We will share the principles of “A’s for All” and actionable insights to refine and enhance teaching methodologies. We hope this talk will sow the seeds for a more inclusive, flexible, and student-centric future in STEM education.

