EDU645.W2A1.11.2015

Description:


Total Possible Score: 8.00

Introduces the Essential Elements, Purpose, and Value of Creating and Following a High-Quality Instructional Plan, Including a Thesis of Intent

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Clearly and completely introduces the essential elements, purpose, and value of creating and following a high-quality instructional plan. The thesis is a thorough and well-defined statement of intent.

Proficient - Introduces the essential elements, purpose, and value of creating and following a high-quality instructional plan. The thesis is a statement of intent. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Minimally introduces the essential elements, purpose, and value of creating and following a high-quality instructional plan. The thesis is a limited statement of intent. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to introduce the essential elements, purpose, and value of creating and following a high-quality instructional plan; however, a thesis and significant details are missing and/or unclear.

Non-Performance - The essential elements, purpose, and value of creating and following a high-quality instructional plan are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Discusses Each Instructional Plan Using the Six Required Elements

Total: 3.20

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses each of the three instructional plans using the six required elements.

Proficient - Discusses each of the three instructional plans using the six required elements. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially discusses each of the three instructional plans using most of the required elements. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss each of the three instructional plans using a few of the required elements; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of each instructional plan is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Selects the Best Instructional Plan, Explains Its Strengths, and Provides Two Recommendations for Making It More Effective

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Selects an instructional plan template and thoroughly explains its strengths. Provides at least two comprehensive and descriptive recommendations for making the plan more effective.

Proficient - Selects an instructional plan template and explains its strengths. Provides at least two recommendations for making the plan more effective. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Selects an instructional plan template and minimally explains its strengths. Provides limited recommendation(s) for making the plan more effective. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Selects an instructional plan template and attempts to explain its strengths; however, does not provide recommendations for making the plan more effective and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The selection of an instruction plan and an explanation of its strengths are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Content Development

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.45

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.45

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.45

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.45

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.