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Assessment Description
Having a sense and perspective of the history of teaching and learning allows the practitioner to build a foundation of knowledge upon which to construct deeper and larger perspectives of the teaching and learning process. It also allows for a clearly focused understanding of teaching and learning from the American perspective, which provides opportunities to conduct research and gain knowledge in clearly applicable, relevant, and defined ways. In this assignment, you will consider the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in the American context.
General Requirements:
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This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
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Directions:
Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) that synthesizes the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in the American context. Include the following in your paper:
An overview of the common historical perspectives of teaching and learning in America.
An overview of the historically key theories of teaching and learning in America.
A synthesis of the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning in America. What do these suggest when taken as a single entity?
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History of Teaching and Learning – Rubric
Overview of the Common Historical Perspectives of Teaching and
Learning in America
44 points
Criteria Description
Overview of the Common Historical Perspectives of Teaching and Learning in America
5. Excellent
44 points
An overview of the common historical perspectives of teaching and learning in
America is presented and is thorough. Information presented is from current or
seminal scholarly sources.
4. Good
38.28 points
An overview of the common historical perspectives of teaching and learning in
America is presented. Information presented is from scholarly though dated
sources.
3. Satisfactory
34.76 points
An overview of the common historical perspectives of teaching and learning in
America is presented. Information presented is from both non-scholarly and
scholarly sources.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
32.56 points
A vague overview of the common historical perspectives of teaching and learning in
America is presented, but is incomplete or inaccurate. Information presented is not
based on scholarly sources.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No overview of the common historical perspectives of teaching and learning in
America is presented.
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Overview of the Historically Key Theories of Teaching and Learning in
America
Criteria Description
Overview of the Historically Key Theories of Teaching and Learning in America
5. Excellent
44 points
An overview of the historically key theories of teaching and learning in America is
presented and is insightful. Information presented is from current or seminal
scholarly sources.
4. Good
38.28 points
An overview of the historically key theories of teaching and learning in America is
presented and thorough. Information presented is from scholarly though dated
sources.
3. Satisfactory
34.76 points
An overview of the historically key theories of teaching and learning in America is
presented. Information presented is from both non-scholarly and scholarly sources.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
32.56 points
A vague overview of the historically key theories of teaching and learning in America
is presented, but is incomplete or inaccurate. Information presented is not based
on scholarly sources.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No overview of the historically key theories of teaching and learning in America is
presented.
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44 points
Synthesis of the Common Perspectives and Key Theories of Teaching and
Learning in America
Criteria Description
Synthesis of the Common Perspectives and Key Theories of Teaching and Learning in
America
5. Excellent
55 points
A synthesis of the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning
in America is presented and is insightful. Information presented is from current or
seminal scholarly sources.
4. Good
47.85 points
A synthesis of the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning
in America is presented and is thorough. Information presented is from scholarly
though dated sources.
3. Satisfactory
43.45 points
A synthesis of the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning
in America is presented. Information presented is from both non-scholarly and
scholarly sources.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
40.7 points
A vague synthesis of the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and
learning in America is presented, but is illogical. Information presented is not based
on scholarly sources.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No synthesis of the common perspectives and key theories of teaching and learning
in America is presented.
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55 points
Two Scholarly Research Sources With In-Text Citations
11 points
Criteria Description
Two Scholarly Research Sources With In-Text Citations
5. Excellent
11 points
All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic related, and
obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources.
4. Good
9.57 points
All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic related, and
obtained from reputable professional sources.
3. Satisfactory
8.69 points
All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic related, but
the source and quality of one reference is questionable.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
8.14 points
Not all required elements are present. One or more elements are missing and/or
one or more sources are not scholarly research or topic related.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
None of the required elements (two topic-related scholarly research sources and
two in-text citations) are present.
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Thesis Development and Purpose
15.4 points
Criteria Description
Thesis Development and Purpose
5. Excellent
15.4 points
Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained
within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
4. Good
13.4 points
Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is
descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.
3. Satisfactory
12.17 points
Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
11.4 points
Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not
clear.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
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Argument Logic and Construction
17.6 points
Criteria Description
Argument Logic and Construction
5. Excellent
17.6 points
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and
compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
4. Good
15.31 points
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident.
There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most
sources are authoritative.
3. Satisfactory
13.9 points
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents
minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the
purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
13.02 points
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There
are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not
support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
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Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language
use)
Criteria Description
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)
5. Excellent
11 points
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
4. Good
9.57 points
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety
of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.
3. Satisfactory
8.69 points
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the
reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
8.14 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in
language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.
Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.
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11 points
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
Criteria Description
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)
5. Excellent
11 points
All format elements are correct.
4. Good
9.57 points
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.
3. Satisfactory
8.69 points
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors
may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
8.14 points
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of
control with formatting is apparent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed
correctly.
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11 points
Research Citations
11 points
Criteria Description
Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference
page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style)
5. Excellent
11 points
In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation
of cited sources is free of error.
4. Good
9.57 points
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is
appropriate and citation style is usually correct.
3. Satisfactory
8.69 points
Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are
appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.
2. Less Than Satisfactory
8.14 points
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No reference page is included. No citations are used.
Total 220 points
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