APPENDIX C

INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU KAMPUS BAHASA ANTARABANGSA

PISMP (TESL) Year 1

SEMESTER 2
EDUP3033: LEARNING AND THE LEARNER

ASSESSMENT RUBRICS

Task 1

Academic Writing (25%)

No Scale Criteria

1 High Coverage & Content

Distinction
There is an accurate and clear thesis statement.
Very clear, accurate and relevant discussion of
90 100 behaviourist principles
(A+) Very clear, accurate, relevant and insightful analysis of
behaviourist principles in relation to the Malaysian
classroom
Discussion of other educational theories in comparison to
behaviourism is very clear, accurate and insightful
Discussion of extent of effectiveness is very clear,
insightful and comprehensive
A comprehensive range of relevant literature is chosen
and used appropriately
Relationship of ideas is very clearly shown
Very clear and strong evidence of independent thought

Quality of Review
Excellent critical review: accurate, comprehensive and
complete analysis of ideas and issues.

Organization
Well organized, logical and coherent. Ideas developed fully
and clearly with excellent examples, explanations and
substantiation.

Quality of Sources
Excellent referencing and bibliographical skills. There is a
very wide variety of primary and secondary sources including
the Malaysian context.

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2 Distinction
There is a clear thesis statement.
75- 89
(A, A-) Clear, accurate and relevant discussion of behaviourist
principles
Clear, accurate, relevant and insightful analysis of
behaviourist principles in relation to the Malaysian
classroom
Discussion of other educational theories in comparison to
behaviourism is clear, accurate and insightful
Discussion of extent of effectiveness is clear, insightful
and comprehensive
A good range of relevant literature is chosen and used
appropriately
Relationship of ideas is clearly shown
Clear and strong evidence of independent thought

Quality of Review
Good critical review: concise, accurate analysis of ideas and
issues

Organization
Well organized with a few minor errors. Ideas well developed
with good and appropriate supporting facts and examples.

Quality of Sources
Excellent referencing and bibliographical skills with a few
minor errors. There is a wide variety of primary and
secondary sources including Malaysian context.

3 Credit Coverage & Content

There is fairly clear thesis statement.
60 - 74 Fairly clear, accurate and relevant discussion of
(B+,B, B-) behaviourist principles
Fairly clear, accurate, relevant and insightful analysis of
behaviourist principles in relation to the Malaysian
classroom
Discussion of other educational theories in comparison to
behaviourism is fairly clear, accurate and insightful
Discussion of extent of effectiveness is fairly clear,
insightful and comprehensive
A fairly comprehensive range of relevant literature is
chosen and used appropriately
Relationship of ideas is fairly clearly shown
Fairly clear and strong evidence of independent thought

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 Quality of Review
Fairly good critical review: Fairly accurate and in-depth
analysis of ideas and issues.

Organization
Fairly well-organized, logical and coherent. Ideas developed
fairly well with fairly good supporting facts and examples.

Quality of Sources
Good referencing and bibliographical skills. There is a fairly
good range of of primary and secondary sources including
Malaysian context.

Pass Coverage & Content

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There is an adequate thesis statement.
50 - 59 Adequately accurate and relevant discussion of
(C+, C) behaviourist principles
Adequately clear, accurate, relevant and insightful
analysis of behaviourist principles in relation to the
Malaysian classroom
Discussion of other educational theories in comparison to
behaviourism is adequately clear, accurate and insightful
Discussion of extent of effectiveness is adequately clear,
and insightful
An adequate range of relevant literature is chosen and
used appropriately
Relationship of ideas is adequately shown
Adequately clear and strong evidence of independent
thought

Quality of Review
Adequate review: adequately accurate analysis of ideas and
issues.

Organization
Adequately organized with some lapses. Ideas developed
adequately with adequate supporting facts and examples.
Some typographical, spelling or language errors.

Quality of Sources
Adequate referencing and bibliographical skills. There is an
adequate number of primary and secondary sources
including the Malaysian context.

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 Coverage & Content
5 Fail Thesis statement is unclear and inaccurate.
Unclear, inaccurate and irrelevant discussion of
0-49 behaviourist principles
(C-,D+,D & F) Unclear, inaccurate, irrelevant and poor analysis of
behaviourist principles in relation to the Malaysian
classroom
Discussion of other educational theories in comparison to
behaviourism is unclear, inaccurate and lack insight
Discussion of extent of effectiveness is unclear, sketchy
and lack insight
Very lacking in the selection of relevant literature
Relationship of ideas is poorly shown
No evidence of independent thought

Quality of Review
Little or no critical review: illogical and unconvincing analysis
of ideas and issues

Organization
Poorly organized with profound weaknesses in organization.
Ideas are poorly developed with little or no substantiation.

Quality of Sources
Poor referencing and bibliographical skills. Lacking in both
primary and secondary sources and the Malaysian context.

Task 2

SBE Report (10%)

No Scale Criteria

Coverage & Content

1 High
There is an accurate and clear thesis statement.
Distinction
Very clear, accurate, relevant description of how the
teacher aligns his/her teaching and learning to the
90 100
individual differences of the two pupils
(A+)
Very clear, accurate, relevant reflection and discussion of
implications of individual differences in teaching and

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A comprehensive range of relevant literature is chosen
and used appropriately
Excellent suggestion and rationale for an alternative way
to cater to the individual differences of the two selected
students
Very clear and strong evidence of independent thought

Quality of Review
Excellent critical review: accurate, comprehensive and
complete analysis of ideas and issues.

Organization
Well organized, logical and coherent. Ideas developed fully
and clearly with excellent examples, explanations and
substantiation.

Quality of Sources
Excellent referencing and bibliographical skills. Includes a
very wide variety of primary and secondary sources.

2 Distinction Coverage & Content

There is a clear thesis statement.
75- 89 Clear, accurate, relevant description of how the teacher
(A, A-) aligns his/her teaching and learning to the individual
differences of the two pupils
Clear, accurate, relevant reflection and discussion of
implications of individual differences in teaching and
learning
A good range of relevant literature is chosen and used
appropriately
Good suggestion and rationale for an alternative way to
cater to the individual differences of the two selected
students
Clear and strong evidence of independent thought

Quality of Review
Good critical review: concise, accurate analysis of ideas and
issues

Organization
Well organized with a few minor errors. Ideas well developed
with good and appropriate supporting facts and examples.

Quality of Sources
Excellent referencing and bibliographical skills with a few
minor errors. Includes a wide variety of primary and
secondary sources.

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3 Credit Coverage & Content
There is a fairly clear thesis statement.
60 - 74 Fairly clear, accurate, relevant description of how the
(B+,B, B-) teacher aligns his/her teaching and learning to the
individual differences of the two pupils
Failry clear, accurate, relevant reflection and discussion of
implications of individual differences in teaching and
learning
A fairly good range of relevant literature is chosen and
used appropriately
Fairly good suggestion and rationale for an alternative
way to cater to the individual differences of the two
selected students
Fairly clear and strong evidence of independent thought

Quality of Review
Fairly good critical review: Fairly accurate and in-depth
analysis of ideas and issues.

Organization
Fairly well-organized, logical and coherent. Ideas developed
fairly well with fairly good supporting facts and examples.

Quality of Sources
Good referencing and bibliographical skills. Includes a fairly
good range of of primary and secondary sources.

Pass Coverage & Content

4 There is an adequate thesis statement.
50 - 59 Adequately clear, accurate, relevant description of how
(C+, C) the teacher aligns his/her teaching and learning to the
individual differences of the two pupils
Adequately clear, accurate, relevant reflection and
discussion of implications of individual differences in
teaching and learning
An adequate range of relevant literature is chosen and
used appropriately
An adequately acceptable suggestion and rationale for an
alternative way to cater to the individual differences of the
two selected students
Adequate evidence of independent thought

Quality of Review
Adequate review: adequately accurate analysis of ideas and
issues.

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 Organization
Adequately organized with some lapses. Ideas developed
adequately with adequate supporting facts and examples.
Some typographical, spelling or language errors.

Quality of Sources
Adequate referencing and bibliographical skills. Includes an
adequate number of primary and secondary sources.

5 Fail Coverage & Content

Thesis statement is unclear and inaccurate.
0-49 Unclear, inaccurate and less than relevant description of
(C-,D+,D & F) how the teacher aligns his/her teaching and learning to
the individual differences of the two pupils
Unclear, inaccurate and less than relevant reflection and
discussion of implications of individual differences in
teaching and learning
A poor range of relevant literature is chosen and used
A poor suggestion and rationale for an alternative way to
cater to the individual differences of the two selected
students
No evidence of independent thought

Quality of Review
Little or no critical review: illogical and unconvincing analysis
of ideas and issues

Organization
Poorly organized with profound weaknesses in organization.
Ideas are poorly developed with little or no substantiation.

Quality of Sources
Poor referencing and bibliographical skills. Lacking in both
primary and secondary sources.

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Task 3

Presentation (15%)

No Scale Criteria

1 High Coverage & Content

Distinction Excellent explanation of teaching strategy or method
Excellent analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of
90 100 the teaching strategy or method
(A+) Excellent evaluation of effectiveness of teaching strategy
or method when applied to pupils with special needs
Excellent explanation of how the teaching strategy or
method can be linked to motivation
Excellent rationale with supporting data and examples
provided for all arguments
Very clear and strong evidence of independent thought

Delivery
Very clear and accurate language used
Very effective use of media
Very effective time-management
Speaks very eloquently and confidently with very good
intonation
Very well-attired and presentable
Maximum engagement of audience.

Organization
Content is presented in a very organised and coherent
way
Very good communciation of ideas
Arguments are based on very substantial evidence from
a very large variety of sources
Demonstrates very good ability to analyse, synthesise
and evaluate.

Coverage & Content

2 Distinction Good explanation of teaching strategy or method
Good analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of
75- 89 the teaching strategy or method
(A, A-) Good evaluation of effectiveness of teaching strategy
or method when applied to pupils with special needs
Good explanation of how the teaching strategy or
method can be linked to motivation

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 Good rationale with supporting data and examples
provided for all arguments
Clear and strong evidence of independent thought

Delivery
Clear and accurate language used
Effective use of media
Effective time-management
Speaks eloquently and confidently with good intonation
Well-attired and presentable
Good engagement of audience.

Organization
Content is presented in an organised and coherent way
Good communciation of ideas
Arguments are based on substantial evidence from a
large variety of sources
Demonstrates good ability to analyse, synthesise and
evaluate.

3 Credit Coverage & Content

Fairly good explanation of teaching strategy or
60 - 74 method
(B+,B, B-) Fairly good analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of
the teaching strategy or method
Fairly good evaluation of effectiveness of teaching
strategy or method when applied to pupils with special
needs
Fairly good explanation of how the teaching strategy or
method can be linked to motivation
Fairly good rationale with supporting data and examples
provided for all arguments
Fairly clear and strong evidence of independent thought

Delivery
Fairly clear and accurate language used
Fairly effective use of media
Fairly effective time-management
Speaks fairly eloquently and confidently with fairly good
intonation
Fairly well-attired and presentable
Fairly good engagement of audience.

Organization
Content is presented in a fairly organised and coherent
way

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 Fairly good communciation of ideas
Arguments are based on fairly substantial evidence from
a fairly large variety of sources
Demonstrates fairly good ability to analyse, synthesise
and evaluate

Pass Coverage & Content

4 Adequate explanation of teaching strategy or method
50 - 59 Adequate analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of
(C+, C) the teaching strategy or method
Adequate evaluation of effectiveness of teaching
strategy or method when applied to pupils with special
needs
Adequate explanation of how the teaching strategy or
method can be linked to motivation
Fairly good rationale with supporting data and examples
provided for some arguments
Adequate evidence of independent thought

Delivery
Adequately clear and accurate language used
Adequately effective use of media
Adequately effective time-management
Speaks fairly eloquently and confidently with fairly good
intonation but not throughout presentation
Acceptably attired
Adequate engagement of audience.

Organization
Content is presented in an adequately organised and
coherent way
Adequately good communciation of ideas
Arguments are based on adequate evidence from an
adequate variety of sources
Demonstrates adequate ability to analyse, synthesise
and evaluate.

Coverage & Content

5 Fail Poor explanation of teaching strategy or method
Poor analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of
0-49 the teaching strategy or method
(C-,D+,D & F) Poor evaluation of effectiveness of teaching strategy
or method when applied to pupils with special needs
Poor explanation of how the teaching strategy or method
can be linked to motivation
Poor rationale with little or no supporting data and
examples provided for arguments

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 No evidence of independent thought

Delivery
Unclear and inaccurate language used
Ineffective use of media
Ineffective time-management
Speaks with little confidence and poor intonation
Poorly attired
Poor engagement of audience.

Organization
Content is presented in a poorly organised and
incoherent way
Poor communciation of ideas
Arguments are not based on evidence
Demonstrates inadequate ability to analyse, synthesise
and evaluate.

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