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Indicator Not Met

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Indicator Partially Met

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Instructor’s Comments

Overview of the Lesson

Description of the lesson is vague and lacks significant information necessary for identification of key criteria necessary for the lesson to fully meet this standard. Description is unacceptable for submission.

0-2 points

Description of the lesson is clear and easily followed. However, the description omits at least one of the essential criteria necessary for the lesson to fully meet this standard: a) a clear alignment to state/district performance standards, b) states how students’ progress will be monitored, c) the desired outcomes for the lesson, d) the strategies used addressing various cognitive, social, and behavioral needs of students, and e) integrates knowledge from other content areas.                                       3-6 points

Description of the lesson demonstrates a clear alignment to state/district performance standards, states how students’ progress will be monitored, the desired outcomes for the lesson, and the strategies used addressing various cognitive, social, and behavioral needs of students. The lesson also integrates knowledge from other content areas.                                            

                                                                7-10 points

/10

Individualizing/

Modifying

Description does not provide sufficient information for the reader to determine if the accommodations presented are appropriate or not. Description is unacceptable for submission.   

                                        0-5 points

Description indicates specific strategies for accommodating individual student(s) during the lesson. Students’ needs have been articulated however the accommodations noted do not seem to be logical or appropriate based on the desired outcomes of the lesson, or the individual student(s) unique learning needs.      6-11 points                                                                                                                     

Description clearly indicates specific strategies for accommodating individual students during the lesson. Students’ needs have been clearly articulated and the accommodations noted seem to be logical and appropriate based on the desired outcomes of the lesson and the individual student(s) unique learning needs.         12-15 points                                                                                                                     

/15

Differentiation

Description does not provide sufficient information for the reader to determine if the strategies for differentiation presented are appropriate or not. Description is unacceptable for submission.   

                                        0-5 points

Description includes strategies for differentiating the original lesson. However, the strategies used are considered marginal in their elaboration; or the rationale for choosing the particular strategy is unclear or vague; or the DI method has not been applied appropriately; or the significant benefits to learners are vague and unclear.           

                                                            6-11 points

Description clearly indicates specific strategies for differentiating the original lesson. A clear rationale is stated indicated why the candidate chose a particular approach to differentiating. The DI method has been applied appropriately and the significant benefits to learners are clearly evident.  

                                                              12-15 points                                                                                                                    

     /15

Multi-cultural Sensitive

Description does not provide sufficient information to determine if the appropriate levels of cultural sensitivity have been identified.  Description is unacceptable for submission.   

                                       0-5 points

Description indicates specific strategies for increasing the multiculturalism level of the original lesson. A clear rationale is stated indicated why the candidate chose to adjust the lesson to illustrate a higher level of cultural sensitivity. The candidate has articulated the levels of cultural sensitivity within each component of the lesson.                    6-11 points                            

Description clearly indicates specific strategies for increasing the multiculturalism level of the original lesson. A clear rationale is stated indicated why the candidate chose to adjust the lesson to illustrate a higher level of cultural sensitivity. The candidate has articulated the levels of cultural sensitivity within each component of the lesson.

                                                              12-15 points

/15

Reflections

Written product does not include clear reflections by the candidate.

                                        0-5 points

Product contains the candidate’s reflections on this learning experience. Reflections resemble a commentary of the experience rather than a clear self-analysis.

                                                            6-11 points

Product contains the candidate’s reflections on this learning experience. The information illustrates clearly the candidate’s increased knowledge, skills and disposition in relating to, and planning for diverse P-12 students in his/her classroom environment. Reflections give explicit examples of insights gained by the candidate in responding to the needs of diverse P-12 learners.      12-15  points

/ 15

Quality of Written Product

Written product does not clearly address the criteria for this assignment. Sections have been omitted and/or have clearly been overlooked by the candidate. Product does not appear to have been proofed for grammatical errors and is not acceptable for submission.               

                                     0 -2 points

Written product appears to address all of the criteria for this assignment. Formatting is clear and easy to follow. Some grammatical errors are present and inhibit the readability of the product. With the corrections of the grammatical errors the product is acceptable for submission.

                                                            3-6 points  

Written product clearly addresses all criteria for this assignment. Formatting is clear and subheadings add to the ease of readability of the final product. Product contains only minor grammatical errors that do not inhibit the ease of readability of the paper. The product clearly represents high standards of preparation and presentation by the graduate candidate. Product is representative of Master’s level achievement.

                                                              7-10 points

/10