Distinguished - Provides a thorough reflection of how the course content has impacted one's understanding of early childhood development as well as how their learning connects to the program as a whole. The reflection is supported with appropriate details and examples and all questions are fully addressed.

Proficient - Provides a reflection of how the course content has impacted one's understanding of early childhood development as well as how their learning connects to the program as a whole. The reflection is supported with mostly appropriate details and examples and all questions are addressed.

Basic - Provides a brief reflection of how the course content has impacted one's understanding of early childhood development as well as how their learning connects to the program as a whole. The reflection is supported with somewhat appropriate details and examples and most questions are addressed.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a reflection of how the course content has impacted one's understanding of early childhood development as well as how their learning connects to the program as a whole; however, the reflection is not supported with appropriate details and examples and/or the questions are not addressed. 

Non-Performance - The reflection of the course and program content is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and appropriately applies professional and personal knowledge in a manner that is rich in thought and provides valuable insight into the topic with particular attention to the programmatic themes of being a leader, visionary, advocate and thinker. 

Proficient - Applies professional and personal knowledge in a manner that is rich in thought and provides insight into the topic with particular attention to the programmatic themes of being a leader, visionary, advocate and thinker. The application of professional and personal knowledge is slightly unclear.

Basic - Minimally applies professional and personal knowledge in order to provide insight into the topic with particular attention to the programmatic themes of being a leader, visionary, advocate and thinker. The application of professional and personal knowledge is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to apply professional and personal knowledge in order to provide insight into the topic with particular attention to the programmatic themes of being a leader, visionary, advocate and thinker; however, the application of professional and personal knowledge is entirely unclear. 

Non-Performance - The application of professional and personal knowledge is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Meaningfully synthesizes connections among experiences both within and outside of coursework to deepen understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view.

Proficient - Synthesizes connections among experiences both within and outside of coursework to deepen understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view.

Basic - Briefly synthesizes connections among experiences both within and outside of coursework to deepen understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view.

Below Expectations - Attempts to synthesize connections among experiences both within and outside of coursework to deepen understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view, however the synthesis lacks depth.

Non-Performance - The synthesis of connections among experiences both within and outside of coursework is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Fully envisions a future self (and possibly makes plans that build on past experiences) that have occurred across multiple and diverse contexts. 

Proficient - Envisions a future self (and possibly makes plans that build on past experiences) that have occurred many contexts.

Basic - Envisions a future self (and possibly makes plans that build on past experiences) but does not connect this vision to multiple and diverse contexts.

Below Expectations - Attempts to envision a future self but is unable to connect this vision to multiple and diverse contexts and/or the vision is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The vision of a future self 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.