Distinguished - Clearly states the age-level being interviewed, thoroughly describes the reason for wanting to work with this age level, and in one paragraph, elaborates on the bullet points with substantial detail.

Proficient - States the age-level being interviewed, describes the reason for wanting to work with this age level, and in one paragraph elaborates on the bullet points with adequate detail. Minor details are missing.

Basic - States the age-level being interviewed, partially describes the reason for wanting to work with this age level, and in one paragraph elaborates on the bullet points with minimal detail. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - States what age level is being interviewed, and attempts to describe the reason for wanting to work with this age level on the slide in bullet points, and elaborates on the bullet points in one paragraph; however, substantial details are missing.

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

Distinguished - Lists the top five developmental milestones that are important to consider at this age level. For each developmental milestone, provides a one paragraph rationale for it being in the top five and includes support from at least one scholarly source.

Proficient - Lists the top five developmental milestones that are important to consider at this age level. For each developmental milestone, provides an adequate, one paragraph rationale for it being in the top five and includes support from at least one scholarly source. Minor details are missing from the rationale or bullet points.

Basic – Lists the top five developmental milestones that are important to consider at this age level. For each developmental milestone, provides a limited, one paragraph rationale for it being in the top five and includes support from at least one scholarly source. Relevant details are missing from the rationale or bullet points.

Below Expectations - Lists less than five developmental milestones that are important to consider at this age level and/or for each developmental milestone, provides an inadequate, one paragraph rationale for it being in the top five. Substantial details are missing from either the rationale or bullet points.

Non-Performance - The list of the top five developmental milestones is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes in seven bullet points or less what developmentally appropriate teaching practices look like at this stage for each of the domains of development. Provides a substantially detailed explanation of appropriate teaching practices for the following domains that are specific to the age and stage that you most desire to work with: Cognitive, Affective, and Physical.

Proficient - Describes in seven bullet points or less what developmentally appropriate teaching practices look like at this stage for each of the domains of development. Provides an adequately detailed explanation of appropriate teaching practices for the following domains that are specific to the age and stage that you most desire to work with: Cognitive, Affective, and Physical. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes in seven bullet points or less what developmentally appropriate teaching practices look like at this stage for each of the domains of development. Provides a minimally detailed explanation of appropriate teaching practices for the following domains that are specific to the age and stage that you most desire to work with: Cognitive, Affective, and Physical. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe in seven bullet points or less what developmentally appropriate teaching practices look like at this stage for each of the domains of development; however does not provide an explanation of appropriate teaching practices for the domains that are specific to the age and stage that you most desire to work with: Cognitive, Affective, and Physical. Substantial details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the developmentally appropriate teaching practices is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - In seven bullet points or less, thoroughly describes the top five considerations that must be made while setting up the learning environment for this age group. Comprehensively explains the rationale in substantial detail using at least one scholarly source for support.

Proficient - In seven bullet points or less, describes the top five considerations that must be made while setting up the learning environment for this age group. Explains the rationale in adequate detail using at least one scholarly source for support. Minor details are missing.

Basic - In seven bullet points or less, minimally describes the top five considerations that must be made while setting up the learning environment for this age group. Partially explains the rationale in minimal detail using at least one scholarly source for support. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - In seven bullet points or less, attempts to describe the top five considerations that must be made while setting up the learning environment for this age group, and explain the rationale in inadequate detail. Substantial details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the top five considerations that must be made while setting up the learning environment is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - In six bullet points, presents the hiring committee with a glimpse into the future classroom for the six areas in the assignment instructions.  In one paragraph for each point, substantially elaborates. Provides support from at least one scholarly source.

Proficient - On one slide, in six bullet points, presents the hiring committee with a glimpse into the future classroom for the six areas in the assignment instructions. In one paragraph for each point, adequately elaborates. Provides support from at least one scholarly source. Minor details are missing from the slide notes.

Basic - On one slide, in six bullet points, presents the hiring committee with a glimpse into the future classroom for the six areas in the assignment instructions. In one paragraph for each point, minimally elaborates. Provides support from at least one scholarly source. Relevant details are missing from the slide notes.

Below Expectations - On one slide, in more or less than six bullet points, presents the hiring committee with a glimpse into the future classroom for the less than the six areas in the assignment instructions; or, in  less than one paragraph for each point, inadequately elaborates; or, does not provide support from at least one scholarly source; or, substantial details are missing from the slide notes.

Non-Performance - The presentation of classroom set up for the hiring committee is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment 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 - 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.