GPRC Education 2510, Introduction to the Profession of Teaching GPRC Education 2530, Orientation to Teaching

Sept. 15, 2011

FDEX: Final Report & Scoring Rubric:

This is the rubric that will be utilized in grading your final paper. Your minimum of 3 to maximum of 4 page report (excluding the cover page) must include (using APA format): A brief overview of the purpose/topic of your paper (1 page maximum). An analysis of the current situation based on the reality of the educational environment that you observed/participated in. An explanation of how this educational framework might translate to a regular classroom environment, in your opinion is it realistic, why/why not?.
Beginning 1 Ill defined or no statement of purpose. Developing 2 Vague or inconsistent statement of purpose Accomplished 3 Expresses a clear, coherent purpose statement Exemplary 4 Creative, insightful and/or skillful designed purpose statement Scoring

Purpose Statement

___ X 1

Analysis

Explanation is incomplete or unclear. Evidence of understanding of the classroom situation is minimal. Inappropriate or insufficient details to support the purpose statement

Explanation is more general than specific. Assertions are supported demonstrating basic understanding of the classroom Includes some, but not adequate support for arguments

Support of Ideas

Explanation is complete and comprehensive. Details are used to support assertions. Sound understanding is evident Advances argument with sound evidence and /or experiences

Explanation is thorough and exhaustive. Specific details are used to support assertions.

___ X 2

Expertly advances argument with wellthought through evidence and/or experiences

___ X 2

Quality of Written Expression

Use of APA. Errors and/or weak conventions hinder communication. Vocabulary may be limited.

Use of APA. Writing is acceptable Minor errors do not hinder communication. Vocabulary is appropriate.

Use of APA. Writing is generally fluent. A few minor errors. Proficient use of vocabulary.

Use of APA. Skillful writing is controlled and varied. Almost error free. Skilled, effective use of vocabulary.

___ X 1

Total Score:

/28