Curt

Kavin Taylor wrote:
> "Curt" wrote:
> Kavin Taylor wrote:
> > > "Curt" wrote:
>
> > > > Art IS subjective. However, many
> > > > art teachers assign grades based on
> > > > rubrics. A rubric allows for objectivity.
>
> kt> > Oh, so now we have objective subjectivity.
>
> > I gather that you can read, Kavvy, but
> > can you begin to comprehend?
>
> Truly.

Really?

> I understand that rubrics are used
> because teachers have become pussies
> and can no longer control what they do.

So, if I don't use a rubric, then what?

> You put down in writing the objectives
> so not only will the student do exactly
> what you want,

Zat so?

> but you HAVE to grade the project
> according to the rubric.

Forevah and always?

> "Oh, my hands are tied because the
> student reached the objectives I
> laid out."

And that's your fantasy quote of the minute, Kavvy?

> Brilliant.

Unlike you, apparently.

> I've been to the web-sites.

Cite?

> These types of things happen when
> people are insecure in their abilities.
>
> I'd say that fits you perfectly. I'll bet
> your middle name is Rubric.

Go with that. :o)

> kt> > Paddle.
>
> > Maybe a comparison will help.
>
> > Paddle, canoe, river, hmm.
>
> > Okay, just as a rubric helps an individual
> > navigate a subjective course of instruction,
> > so does a paddle help an individual
> > navigate a river.

I say yes and you say...

> No

HA! An experiment:

Up.
Black.
Full.

:oD

> a paddle is a way to move the canoe.
> It navigates in a strictly physical manner.

You sure about that?

> The rubric is more like a set of instructions
> that says: Stroke on left side once, right
> side four times, then repeat. At the third
> rock, you will get out of the water and
> transport the canoe to river #2, etc.

You like canoes?

> If you do not accomplish these tasks,
> the instructor will lower your grade.

Always?

> Try this one:
>
> A rubric is the <snip>

> Did I miss something Curt?

Yes.

All the fun schtufff. Try again.

> Oh, wait, you never said YOU used
> them.

And? Again, if I don't use a rubric, then what? Well, Kavin Have-Yer-
Cake-And-Eat-It-Too Taylor, what if I *don't* say, "Oh, my hands are
tied because the student reached the objectives I laid out," hmm? What
then?

> Kavin

Hey, you and your one paddle have neatly circled back to the subject
of art by way of painting yourself into a corner. Not a bad way to
spend your time, I'd guess. ;o)

--
Curt