Assessing Student Growth Through Discourse 

Assessment isn’t just about grades—it’s about understanding growth. In this episode of Off Syllabus with Manny, Ross Wantland shares practical tools and approaches for measuring how students develop civil discourse skills over time. From pre/post surveys to self-assessments and feedback loops, Ross explains how faculty can track progress without adding extra workload. If you’ve ever wondered how to make assessment meaningful—or how to show the impact of tough conversations—this episode offers simple, actionable strategies to start tomorrow.