Author(s):
B. L. Gupta, Pratibha Bundela Gupta
Email(s):
badrilalgupta72@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00022 
Address:
B. L. Gupta, Pratibha Bundela Gupta
Department of Management Education, National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research, Bhopal, 462002, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Ex Ph D. Scholar, IPER, Bhopal, 462002, Madhya Pradesh, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Outcome-based education philosophy calls for a demonstration of learning in a real-life situation and close to real-life situations. Rubrics are commonly used as an outcome-based assessment tool in higher education institutions. Rubrics have enormous potential for the learning and development of students. The focus of educational programmes is shifting from teachers to learners and assessment to learning and development. Rubrics are versatile tools for self and peer learning and assessment, and expert assessment for learning, development, and competency certification. The quality of the rubrics plays a significant role in learning, development and assessment. The paper describes a systematic approach to preparing quality rubrics. The paper is based on a literature review and experiences of the authors. The steps discussed in this paper will guide the course teachers in preparing valid and reliable rubrics with a purpose. The rubric given in Appendix I will act as a tool for selecting appropriate rubrics to improve the quality of educational programmes.
Cite this article:
B. L. Gupta, Pratibha Bundela Gupta. A Systematic Approach to Prepare Quality Rubrics. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(2):139-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00022
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B. L. Gupta, Pratibha Bundela Gupta. A Systematic Approach to Prepare Quality Rubrics. Asian Journal of Management. 2025;16(2):139-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5763.2025.00022 Available on: https://ajmjournal.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-16-2-11
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