EDU647.W6A1.12.2014

Description:


Total Possible Score: 20.00

Analyzes the Importance of Understanding That the Family/Parents are the Expert Regarding their Child

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Fully and clearly analyzes the importance of understanding that the family/parents are the expert regarding their child.

Proficient - Analyzes the importance of understanding that the family/parents are the expert regarding their child. The analysis is slightly unclear.

Basic - Partially analyzes the importance of understanding that the family/parents are the expert regarding their child. The analysis is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the importance of understanding that the family/parents are the expert regarding their child; however, the analysis is entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the importance of understanding that the family/parents are the expert regarding their child is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Describes Possible Family Stressors and Includes at Least Six Resources to Share with Families

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Clearly and fully describes possible family stressors and includes at least six resources to share with families.

Proficient - Describes possible family stressors and includes at least six resources to share with families. Some minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Partially describes possible family stressors and includes at least five resources to share with families. Important details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe possible family stressors and includes resources to share with families; however, fewer than five resources are included or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of possible family stressors and six resources are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Analyzes Research-Based Information Regarding How Culture Influences an Educational Setting and How to Support Families and Students From Non-Mainstream Cultures

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Fully and clearly analyzes research-based information regarding how culture influences an educational setting and how to support families and students from non-mainstream cultures.

Proficient - Analyzes research-based information regarding how culture influences an educational setting and how to support families and students from non-mainstream cultures. The analysis is slightly unclear.

Basic - Partially analyzes research-based information regarding how culture influences an educational setting and how to support families and students from non-mainstream cultures. The analysis is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze research-based information regarding how culture influences an educational setting and how to support families and students from non-mainstream cultures; however, the analysis is entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The analysis of research-based information is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Lists Examples Showing the Importance of Becoming Connected with Students' Families and Describes One Activity to Support this Relationship

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Lists appropriate examples of the importance of connection between school and families and clearly describes one activity to support the relationship.

Proficient - Lists examples of the importance of connection between school and families and describes one activity to support the relationship. Some examples are slightly inappropriate or minor details are unclear.

Basic - Lists a few examples of the importance of connection between school and families and partially describes one activity to support the relationship. Many examples are inappropriate and/or relevant details are unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to list examples of the importance of connection between school and families and describe one activity to support the relationship; however, the examples are entirely inappropriate and significant details are unclear.

Non-Performance - The list and description are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Describes a Method for Using Family-School Problem Solving With Culturally Diverse Families

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Clearly and fully describes a method for using family-school problem solving with culturally diverse families.

Proficient - Describes a method for using family-school problem solving with culturally diverse families. Minor details are unclear.

Basic - Partially describes a method for using family-school problem solving with culturally diverse families. Relevant details are unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe a method for using family-school problem solving with culturally diverse families however, significant details are unclear.

Non-Performance - The description of a method for using family-school problem solving is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Analyzes the Role of Culture and Disability in Working With Families

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the role of culture and disability in working with families.

Proficient - Analyzes the role of culture and disability in working with families. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially analyzes the role of culture and disability in working with families. Important details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the role of culture and disability in working with families; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the role of culture and disability is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Synthesizes an Approach, From the Previous Points in the Presentation/Paper to Link School, Family, and Community

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Fully synthesizes an approach to link the school, family, and community.

Proficient - Synthesizes an approach to link the school, family, and community. Some minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Partially synthesizes an approach to link the school, family, and community. Some major details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to synthesize an approach to link the school, family, and community. Some significant details are missing or unclear.

Non-Performance - The synthesis of the approach to linking school, family, and community is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 0.50

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.


Written Communication: Evidence and Sources

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Demonstrates consistent use of reliable, appropriate sources and/or evidence to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Proficient - Demonstrates mostly consistent use of reliable sources that are appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer some support to the ideas in the writing. 

Basic - Demonstrates somewhat inconsistent use of sources that are mostly reliable to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer little support to the ideas in the writing.

Below Expectations - Inconsistently utilizes sources and/or evidence that may be unrelated and offer little support to the ideas in the writing. 

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


PowerPoint Presentation: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

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.


PowerPoint Presentation: APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the presentation, title and reference slides.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the presentation; however, the layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the presentation. The 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.


PowerPoint Presentation: Slide Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - The length of the presentation is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted slides. 

Proficient - The length of the presentation is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted slides. 

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

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

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


PowerPoint Presentation: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, which provide compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference slide 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 slide 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 slide 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 slide 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.