Distinguished - Thoroughly records each part of the lesson observed in video on the Lesson Plan Template Section. The documentation contains specific details about what happened in the video for each section of the lesson.

Proficient - Records each part of the parts of the lesson observed in video on the Lesson Plan Template. The documentation contains details about what happened in the video for each section of the lesson, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Briefly records each part of the lesson observed in the video on the Lesson Plan Template. The documentation contains brief details about what happened in the video for each section of the lesson, but relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to record each of the parts of the lesson observed in the video on the Lesson Plan Template; however, the documentation has significant details missing.

Non-Performance - The record of each part of the lesson is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions or is nonexistent.

Distinguished - Thoroughly evaluates the lesson plan using the Activity Plan Self-Check. All areas of the Activity Plan Self-Check are completed.

Proficient - Evaluates the lesson plan using the Activity Plan Self-Check. Most areas of the Activity Plan Self-Check are completed. The evaluation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially evaluates the lesson plan using the Activity Plan Self-Check. Some areas of the Activity Plan Self-Check are completed. The evaluation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate the lesson plan using the Activity Plan Self-Check; however, few areas of the Activity Plan Self-Check are completed, and the evaluation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The evaluation of the lesson plan using the Activity Plan Self-Check is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the steps of intentional planning evident in the lesson. The description is well-supported by examples, scholarly, and reliable sources.

Proficient - Describes the steps of intentional planning evident in the lesson. The description is supported by examples and scholarly and reliable sources but slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly describes the steps of intentional planning evident in the lesson. The description is partially supported by examples and scholarly and reliable sources and/or underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts describe to the steps of intentional planning evident in the lesson; however, the description is not supported by examples or scholarly and reliable sources and significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of the steps of intentional planning evident in the lesson is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains how the lesson was developmentally appropriate for the children in the group. The explanation is well-supported by examples, scholarly, reliable sources.

Proficient - Explains how the lesson was developmentally appropriate for the age of the children in the group. The explanation is supported by examples, scholarly, and reliable sources but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Incompletely explains how the lesson was developmentally appropriate for the age of the children in the group. The explanation is not sufficiently supported by examples and scholarly and reliable sources and/or is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the lesson was developmentally appropriate for the age of the children in the group; however, the explanation is not supported by examples or scholarly and reliable sources and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the lesson was developmentally appropriate for the age of the children in the group is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively and effectively discusses the alignment of the lesson plan from the objective through the closing. The discussion is well-supported by scholarly and reliable sources.

Proficient - Effectively discusses the alignment of the lesson plan from the objective through the closing. The discussion is supported by scholarly and reliable sources but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally discusses the alignment of the lesson plan from the objective through the closing. The discussion is partially supported by scholarly and reliable sources and is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the alignment of the lesson plan from the objective through the closing; however, the discussion is not supported by scholarly and reliable sources and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the alignment of the lesson plan from the objective through the closing is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Provides an exceptionally clear and focused justification of the Activity Plan Self-Check score. The justification includes comprehensive evidence from the video that supports the position.

Proficient - Provides justification of the Activity Plan Self-Check score. The justification includes evidence from the video that supports the position, but minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Provides a partial justification of the Activity Plan Self-Check score. The justification includes partial evidence from the video that supports the position. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide justification of the Activity Plan Self-Check score; however, the justification includes no evidence from the video that supports the position, and significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance - The justification of the Activity Plan Self-Check is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes how this evaluation activity allows you to develop leadership skills when developing lesson plans. The summary is well-supported by scholarly and reliable sources.

Proficient - Summarizes how this evaluation activity allows you to develop leadership skills when developing lesson plans. The summary is supported by scholarly and reliable sources but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly summarizes how this evaluation activity allows you to develop leadership skills when developing lesson plans. The summary is partially supported by scholarly and reliable sources and/or is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize how this evaluation activity allows you to develop leadership skills when developing lesson plans; however, the summary is not supported by scholarly and reliable sources and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The summary of how this evaluation activity allows you to develop leadership skills when developing lesson plans is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Written work contains exceptional language that is appropriate in diction, tone, and point of view (third person vs. first person), according to the assignment guidelines and academic writing standards. Key subject matter and academic vocabulary is integrated in a meaningful way throughout the assignment.

Proficient - Written work contains language that is appropriate in diction, tone, and point of view (third person vs. first person), according to the assignment guidelines and academic writing standards. Key subject matter and academic vocabulary is mostly integrated in a meaningful way throughout the assignment.

Basic - Written work contains language that is somewhat appropriate in diction, tone, and point of view (third person vs. first person), according to the assignment guidelines. Key subject matter and academic vocabulary is somewhat integrated throughout the assignment.

Below Expectations - Written work does not contain language that is appropriate in diction, tone, and point of view (third person vs. first person), according to the assignment guidelines and academic writing standards. Key subject matter and academic vocabulary is minimally integrated throughout the assignment.

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

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

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

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.

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 limited 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.

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.

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 the 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 an 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.