Application of scoring rubrics: A transformational assessment tool for sustainable learning at the University of Bahrain

Abstract

This article aims to answer the research question: how practical can the application of scoring rubrics be as a transformational assessment tool in improving students' sustainable learning and performance? Action Research (AR) was conducted during the second semester of 2024-2025 to answer this research question. The target population consisted of 97 students enrolled in the Department of Mass Communication Tourism and Fine Arts at the College of Arts at the University of Bahrain. Different techniques were settled, such as observations, questionnaires, and interviews, to answer the AR question and promote the reliability and validity of the result.

The results show significant positive results of using scoring rubrics as an assessment tool to improve students' results and sustainable learning. The use of the rubrics enables the students to be aware of the criteria used in evaluating their performance. The scoring rubrics also offer the instructor the possibility to give consistent feedback and fair results.

Keywords: Rubric, higher education, transformational assessment, sustainable learning.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-10-02

Publication date:September 30th 2025