EDUCATION GRADING RUBRICS

Criteria	Does Not Meet Standards	Barely Meets Standards	Meets Standards
Reading Skills: Comprehension	No reference to assigned reading OR Unable to comprehend assigned reading Attempts to convey ideas from assigned reading inaccurate or confused	Able to identify some content of assigned reading Shows little ability to evaluate, synthesize or interpret assigned reading	Identifies main ideas & supporting details of assigned reading Makes judgments and/or expresses opinions that exhibit comprehension of assigned reading
Reading Skills: Synthesis	No connections made to assignment content	Attempts connections to, but demonstrates little understanding of, assignment content	Shows grasp of and attempts to make connections to assignment content
Writing Skills: Ideas & Content	Not organized, events make no sense No knowledge of topic Not specific to topic ... padded with extraneous material	Some organization but introduction and conclusion unclear Limited knowledge of topic Some extraneous material	Focused, clear, specific & organized Keeps reader attention Shows knowledge of topic Specific to topic, with no extraneous material
Writing Skills: Word Usage	Inadequate and/or inaccurate use of vocabulary Needs descriptive words	Adequate use of vocabulary Details lack "color"	Clear, visual & accurate Correct choice of words Words colorful, fresh & vivid, rather than overdone, vague or flowery
Writing Skills: Conventions	Frequent spelling errors Frequent grammar errors Inadequate and/or inaccurate use of basic language structures	More than two spelling errors More than two grammar errors Emerging use of basic language structures	Spelling accurate Grammar/usage is consistent & shows knowledge of conventions
Critical Thinking: Open-Mindedness	Draws unwarranted or fallacious conclusions Rarely explains reasoning Shows no variety of thinking skills	Draws unwarranted conclusions Seldom explains reasoning Shows limited variety of thinking skills	Appropriately identifies position on issue Draws support from experience & assigned sources Addresses diverse perspectives where appropriate
Critical Thinking: Discipline	Content unrelated to assignment	Some content relevant to assignment	Content concise & relevant to assignment
Diversity Awareness: Bias	Shows no sensitivity to diversity issues Does not address attitudes, reactions or biases	Addresses some sensitivity to diversity issues Inconsistent or underdeveloped ability to describe reactions, attitudes, biases	Addresses sensitivity to diversity issues Demonstrates acceptable ability to describe attitudes, reactions & biases
Diversity Awareness: Self-Awareness	Simple ideas Connections & insights not apparent	Ideas of limited complexity Connections display little insight	Complex ideas Insightful connections
Computer Literacy	Less than minimum required length OR 1-7 days late	Specified length & by assigned date but does not follow instructions	Completed assignment follows all instructions & received by due date

Grading Rubric for
EDUC 1301, TECA 1303 & TECA 1311 Topic Papers,
EDUC 1325 & EDUC 1354 Summary Papers,
EDUC 2301 CD Activity Papers
& TECA 1318 Case Studies
(maximum of 5 points)

Content Comp Criteria	Core Comp Criteria	Meets Standards	Maximum Points
√	Reading Skills: Synthesis	Shows grasp of and attempts to make connections to assignment content	1
√	Writing Skills: Content & Conventions	Focused, clear, specific & organized Shows knowledge of topic, with no extraneous material Spelling accurate Grammar/usage is consistent & shows knowledge of conventions	1
√	Critical Thinking: Open-Mindedness	Appropriately identifies position on issue Draws support from experience & assigned sources Addresses diverse perspectives where appropriate	1
	Diversity Awareness: Bias	Addresses sensitivity to diversity issues Demonstrates acceptable ability to describe attitudes, reactions & biases	1
	Computer Literacy	Completed assignment follows all instructions & received by due date	1

Grading Rubric for
EDUC 1325 & TECA 1354 blog entries
(maximum of 4 points)

Content Comp Criteria	Core Comp Criteria	Meets Standards	Maximum Points
√	Reading Skills: Synthesis	Shows grasp of and attempts to make connections to assignment content	1
√	Writing Skills: Content & Conventions	Focused, clear, specific & organized Shows knowledge of topic, with no extraneous material Spelling accurate Grammar/usage is consistent & shows knowledge of conventions	1
√	Critical Thinking: Open-Mindedness	Appropriately identifies position on issue Draws support from experience & assigned sources Addresses diverse perspectives where appropriate	1
	Computer Literacy	At least one link included. All links, & references appropriate	1

Grading Rubric for
EDUC 1301, EDUC 2301, TECA 1303, TECA 1311 & TECA 1318 Internship Reports
(maximum of 40 points)

Content & Core Comp. Criteria	Does Not Meet Standards 0 points	Barely Meets Standards 2 points	Meets Standards 4 points	Maximum Points
Reading Skills: Comprehension √	No reference to assigned reading OR Unable to comprehend assigned reading Attempts to convey ideas from assigned reading inaccurate or confused	Able to identify some content of assigned reading Shows little ability to evaluate, synthesize or interpret assigned reading	Identifies main ideas & supporting details of assigned reading Makes judgments and/or expresses opinions that exhibit comprehension of assigned reading	4
Reading Skills: Synthesis √	No connections made to assignment content	Attempts connections to, but demonstrates little understanding of, assignment content	Shows grasp of and attempts to make connections to assignment content	4
Writing Skills: Ideas & Content √	Not organized, events make no sense No knowledge of topic Not specific to topic ... padded with extraneous material	Some organization but introduction and conclusion unclear Limited knowledge of topic Some extraneous material	Focused, clear, specific & organized Keeps reader attention Shows knowledge of topic Specific to topic, with no extraneous material	4
Writing Skills: Word Usage	Inadequate and/or inaccurate use of vocabulary Needs descriptive words	Adequate use of vocabulary Details lack "color"	Clear, visual & accurate Correct choice of words Words colorful, fresh & vivid, rather than overdone, vague or flowery	4
Writing Skills: Conventions	Frequent spelling errors Frequent grammar errors Inadequate and/or inaccurate use of basic language structures	More than two spelling errors More than two grammar errors Emerging use of basic language structures	Spelling accurate Grammar/usage is consistent & shows knowledge of conventions	4
Critical Thinking: Open-Mindedness √	Draws unwarranted or fallacious conclusions Rarely explains reasoning Shows no variety of thinking skills	Draws unwarranted conclusions Seldom explains reasoning Shows limited variety of thinking skills	Appropriately identifies position on issue Draws support from experience & assigned sources Addresses diverse perspectives where appropriate	4
Critical Thinking: Discipline √	Content unrelated to assignment	Some content relevant to assignment	Content concise & relevant to assignment	4
Diversity Awareness: Bias	Shows no sensitivity to diversity issues Does not address attitudes, reactions or biases	Addresses some sensitivity to diversity issues Inconsistent or underdeveloped ability to describe reactions, attitudes, biases	Addresses sensitivity to diversity issues Demonstrates acceptable ability to describe attitudes, reactions & biases	4
Diversity Awareness: Self-Awareness √	Simple ideas Connections & insights not apparent	Ideas of limited complexity Connections display little insight	Complex ideas Insightful connections	4
Computer Literacy	Less than minimum required length OR 1-7 days late	Specified length & by assigned date but does not follow instructions	Completed assignment follows all instructions & received by due date	4

Grading Rubric for
EDUC 1325 & TECA 1354
Observation Reports
(maximum of 30 points)

Content & Core Comp. Criteria	Does Not Meet Standards 0 points	Barely Meets Standards 2 points	Meets Standards 3 points	Maximum Points
Reading Skills: Comprehension √	Not organized according to directions	Some organization, events jump around, introduction and conclusion are unclear	Organized according to directions	3
Reading Skills: Synthesis √	simple ideas, connections and insights not apparent	ideas of little complexity, connections with little insight	ideas complex, insightful connections	3
Writing Skills: Ideas & Content √	Large portions of report totally unrelated to observation	Portions of report relevant to observation	Majority of report relevant to observation	3
Writing Skills: Word Usage	No connections made to course content	Attempts connections to, but demonstrates little understanding of, course content	Shows grasp of course content and attempts to make connections to observation	3
Writing Skills: Conventions	Draws unwarranted or fallacious conclusions, rarely explains reasons, shows no variety of thinking skills	Draws shaky conclusions, seldom explains reasons, shows a limited variety of thinking skills	Draws warranted conclusions, explains inferences and opinions, explains assumptions and reasons, shows a variety of thinking skills	3
Critical Thinking: Open-Mindedness √	Addresses no sensitivity to diversity issues, does not address attitudes, reactions or biases of learner or societal groups	Addresses some sensitivity to diversity issues, but inconsistent or underdeveloped ability to describe reactions, attitudes, biases	Addresses sensitivity to diversity issues, demonstrates an acceptable ability to describe attitudes, reactions, and biases	3
Critical Thinking: Discipline √	Inadequate and/or inaccurate use of vocabulary, needs descriptive words	Somewhat inadequate and/or inaccurate use of vocabulary, vocabulary is constant, details lack "color"	Adequate and accurate use of vocabulary, vocabulary is varied	3
Diversity Awareness: Bias	Very frequent spelling errors	More than two spelling errors	Only one or two spelling errors	3
Diversity Awareness: Self-Awareness √	Inadequate and/or inaccurate use of basic language structures, very frequent grammar errors	Emerging use of basic language structures, more than two grammar errors	Emerging control of basic language structures, only one or two grammar errors	3
Computer Literacy	Report only partially complete & 1-2 days late	Report complete but one to two days late.	Report complete by assigned due date	3

Grading Rubric for
EDUC 2301 & TECA 1311
Learning Theory Demonstration
(maximum of 10 points)

Content Comp Criteria	Core Comp Criteria	Meets Standards	Maximum Points
√	Speaking Skills: Ideas & Content	Content follows logical sequence Displays clear understanding of topic Provides appropriate coverage of the topic	2
√	Speaking Skills: Delivery	Uses clear enunciation & diction and relaxed cadence/tone Uses appropriate body language Presents a professional & composed appearance.	2
√	Critical Thinking: Open-Mindedness	Appropriately identifies position on issue Draws support from experience & assigned sources Addresses diverse perspectives where appropriate	2
	Diversity Awareness: Bias	Addresses sensitivity to diversity issues Demonstrates acceptable ability to describe attitudes, reactions & biases	2
	Computer Literacy	Completed assignment follows all instructions & received by due date	2