EDTE 224: Educational Psychology Seminar
Signature Assignment Rubric for Observation, Analysis, & Application Paper // V11
EVALUATIVE CRITERIA Revision Required Satisfactory Good Excellent/ExemplaryI. Analysis/Evaluation of Lesson Effectiveness (Questions 1,4,5,6):To what extent does the paper provide critical analysis with specific examples/details from the observation to draw connections to the relevant theories or concepts? Are the ideas thoughtfully applied, discussed, analyzed, and supported?________ (16 pts)
Examples from the videos are not provided or are mentioned generally with little or no detail. Few if any connections to theories/concepts are made. Effectiveness of the lesson is not addressed or is only minimally discussed.
(1-10pts)
Examples from the video are provided and connected to relevant aspects of the concepts/theories. Paper provides general examples of what worked, what didnt, and why. (11-12pts)
Detailed examples from the video are provided with clear connections to concepts/theories. Paper provides descriptive examples of what worked, what didnt, and why. (13-14)
Specific examples from the video are provided with clear and compelling connections to concepts/theories. Paper demonstrates critical analysis and elaboration in connecting the theories/concepts with the observation. Details are provided regarding what worked and what didnt and evidence/rationale are provided to support claims.
(15-16pts)
II. Knowledge, Understanding, Application of Concepts within theory (Questions 1-7):
To what extent does the paper reflect an accurate understanding and application of the concepts within the theories of focus?
_______ (9 pts)Main concepts within theory are either not referred to or are mentioned in general ways that do not demonstrate appropriate understanding of concept. (1-5pts)
Response includes a description of how the concepts within the theory may be applied in practice.Some attempt is made to address rationale for why the theory is important for teaching and learning. (6pts)Response includes accurate descriptions and applications of the concepts and terms relevant to the corresponding theory.Includes rationale for why the theory is important for teaching and learning.(7-8pts)Responses provide detailed and accurate understandings and applications of the theories/concepts.Responses provide research-based and/or theoretical explanations (including references) for how applying the given theory could facilitate teaching and learning.
(9 pts)III. Synthesis/Application/Reflection (Questions 2, 5,& 7):
To what extent are ideas provided to apply and extend the theories to improve instruction and student learning? To what extent is a rationale provided for why these new strategies would be effective? What insights into teaching and learning were gained as a result of doing this assignment?________ (13 pts)General summary is provided, however no ideas are presented to apply and extend theories to improve instruction and student learning.
(1-7pts)
Ideas are provided to apply theories to improve instruction and student learning. Reflections and insights about teaching and learning are mentioned without elaboration.
(8-9pts)
Original ideas are provided to apply and extend theories to improve instruction and student learning. Reflections and insights about teaching and learning are described. (10-11pts)
Original ideas are elaborated upon to apply and extend theories to improve instruction and student learning. Rationale is provided for why these new strategies would be effective. Detailed reflections and insights go above and beyond what was written in earlier parts of the paper. (12-13pts)IV. Writing (All Questions):Is the writing clear, well-organized, written in a professional tone, and free of grammatical and typographical errors?________ (7 pts)Writing contains numerous errors that interfere with its readability. Reads as a first draft.
(1-4pts)
Writing is satisfactory and content is comprehensible. Paper would benefit from closer editing and revisions for clarity. (5pts)
Writing is clear, well-organized, and written in a professional tone. Paper would benefit from additional editing. (6pts)
Writing is clear, well-organized, written in a professional tone, and is free of grammatical and typographical errors. (7pts)________ 45 pts Total