After struggling with grading tedious assignments, the author realized that student engagement could improve through creativity. By allowing students to design their own exams, the focus shifted from being solely teacher-centered to including students’ interests and backgrounds. This led to the introduction of Collective Final Projects, which fostered community reflection and engagement. Thus, moving away from conventional assignments to creative expressions uniquely tailored by students themselves not only made grading enjoyable but also deepened their learning experiences.
The more creative the assignment, the more enjoyable to grade—and the more meaningful for students.
Students should design their own exams, which encourages them to articulate their own experiences in class.
Reflecting on their experiences as a community, students can retrieve lessons learned and articulate their shared growth.
The responsibility of creating engaging assignments lies with me, not the students; I must connect with their interests and backgrounds.
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