CC01 Integrated Lesson Plan

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CECSCP 001: Apply Professional Knowledge and Skills (Capstone)

Synthesize and apply knowledge and skills to address real-world issues or needs in the early childhood field.

Assessment Rubric

0 Not Present

1 Needs Improvement

2 Meets Expectations

3 Exceeds Expectations

Sub-Competency 1: Apply knowledge and skills related to issues and needs in the early childhood field in authentic contexts.

Learning Objective 1.1: Apply knowledge and skills related to issues and needs in the early childhood field in authentic contexts.

Artifacts provide no evidence of application of knowledge and skills.

Artifacts provide limited evidence of application of knowledge and/or skills.

Artifacts provide clear, specific, and detailed evidence of ability to apply both knowledge and skills related to each area of expertise.

Demonstrates the same level as “2” plus the following: Artifacts are complex and multifaceted and are designed to intentionally exhibit key elements and/or characteristics of the related areas of expertise.

Sub-Competency 2: Justify evidence of ability to apply professional knowledge and skills.

Learning Objective 2.1: Justify evidence of ability to apply professional knowledge and skills.

Written rationales are missing or incoherent.

Written rationales are weak.

Written rationales provide clear and logical justifications for the artifacts as global evidence of ability to synthesize and apply both knowledge and skills in each area of expertise.

Demonstrates the same level as “2” plus the following: Written rationales are compelling and include analysis of how the artifacts evidence specific elements and/or characteristics of the related areas of expertise.

Professional Skill 001: Written Communication: Demonstrate graduate-level writing skills.

Learning Objective 1.1: Use proper grammar, spelling, and

Multiple major and minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics

Multiple minor errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics are distracting

Writing reflects competent use of standard edited American English.

Grammar, spelling, and mechanics reflect a high level of accuracy in

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0 Not Present

1 Needs Improvement

2 Meets Expectations

3 Exceeds Expectations

mechanics.

are highly distracting and seriously impact readability.

and negatively impact readability.

Errors in grammar, spelling, and/or mechanics do not negatively impact readability.

standard American English and enhance readability.

Learning Objective 1.2: Organize writing to enhance clarity.

Writing is poorly organized and incoherent. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are missing or inappropriate.

Writing is loosely organized. Limited use of introductions, transitions, and conclusions provides partial continuity.

Writing is generally well- organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions provide continuity and a logical progression of ideas.

Writing is consistently well-organized. Introductions, transitions, and conclusions are used effectively to enhance clarity, cohesion, and flow.

Learning Objective 1.3: Support writing with appropriate resources.

Writing does not integrate appropriate resources and content in support of ideas and argument.

Writing loosely integrates some appropriate resources and content in support of ideas and argument.

Writing sufficiently integrates appropriate resources (which may include peer-reviewed resources) and content in support of ideas and argument.

Writing effectively integrates appropriate resources (which may include peer-reviewed resources) and content to support and expand upon ideas and arguments.

Learning Objective 1.4: Apply APA style to written work.

APA conventions are not applied.

APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied inconsistently.

APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are generally applied correctly in most instances. Sources are generally cited appropriately and accurately.

APA conventions for attribution of sources, structure, formatting, etc., are applied correctly and consistently throughout the paper. Sources are consistently cited appropriately and accurately.

Learning Objective 1.5: Use appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience and purpose.

Vocabulary and tone are inappropriate and negatively impact clarity of concepts to be conveyed.

Vocabulary and tone have limited relevance to the audience.

Vocabulary and tone are generally appropriate for the audience and support communication of key concepts.

Vocabulary and tone are consistently tailored to the audience and effectively and directly support communication of key

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0 Not Present

1 Needs Improvement

2 Meets Expectations

3 Exceeds Expectations

concepts.

Professional Skill 002: Oral Communication: Use effective oral presentation skills.

Learning Objective 2.1: Use clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.

Presenter mumbles or speaks in a monotone, mispronounces words, and/or struggles to find appropriate pacing or volume.

Presenter inconsistently uses clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.

Presenter engages the audience through mostly clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.

Presenter enhances audience engagement through consistently clear enunciation, correct pronunciation, comfortable pacing, and appropriate volume.

Learning Objective 2.2: Organize information to be presented.

Information is disorganized to a degree that impedes audience understanding.

Organization of information minimally supports audience understanding.

Organization of information generally enhances audience understanding of concepts.

Organization of information significantly enhances audience understanding of both general and specific concepts, and promotes audience engagement.

Professional Skill 003: Technology: Use technology tools effectively.

Learning Objective 3.1: Use images and layout of presentations to effectively communicate content to a specific audience.

Images and layout are inappropriate, hard to read, and/or impede audience understanding of key concepts.

Images or layout provide limited support for audience understanding of key concepts.

Images and layout generally support audience understanding of key concepts.

Images and design elements are used purposefully, and they effectively support audience engagement and understanding of key concepts.

Professional Skill 005: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze professional issues and inform best practice.

Learning Objective 5.1: Analyze assumptions and fallacies.

Analysis of assumptions is missing.

Response is weak in assessing the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.

Response generally assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.

Response clearly and comprehensively assesses the reasonableness of assumptions in a given argument.

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Response does not adequately identify and discuss the implications of fallacies or logical weaknesses in a given argument.

Response identifies and discusses the implications of fallacies and/or logical weaknesses in a given argument.

Response provides a detailed and compelling analysis of implications of fallacies and logical weaknesses in a given argument.

Learning Objective 5.2: Generate reasonable and appropriate assumptions.

Assumptions are missing. Response does not adequately present and discuss key assumptions in an original argument.

Response presents and discusses key assumptions in an original argument.

Response justifies the reasonableness and need for assumptions in an original argument.

Learning Objective 5.3: Assess multiple perspectives and alternatives.

Assessment of multiple perspectives is missing.

Response does not identify nor adequately consider multiple perspectives or alternatives.

Response identifies and considers multiple perspectives and alternatives.

Response justifies selection of chosen alternative relative to others.

Learning Objective 5.4: Use problem-solving skills.

Problems and solutions are not identified.

Response presents solutions, but they are ineffective in addressing the specific problem.

Response presents solutions that are practical and work in addressing the specific problem.

Response presents compelling supporting arguments for proposed solutions.