Rubric-based assessment is common across applied and skill-based classrooms, yet teachers often interpret and implement rubrics differently in practice. This session explores how teacher perceptions shape the use of rubric-based evaluation and how those decisions influence clarity, consistency, and student learning. Drawing on current research in assessment and applied education, participants will examine how structured criteria and professional judgment intersect in real classrooms. Practical strategies will be shared to help teachers refine rubric design, improve alignment with instructional goals, and strengthen assessment practices across Family & Consumer Sciences and career-focused programs.
Associate Professor, Johnson& Wales University-Charlotte
Thomas DeRosa is an Associate Professor of Culinary Arts in the College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina. A graduate of culinary and hospitality institutions—including The Culinary Institute of America (New York), The New England... Read More →
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT Mariner A
