early childhood literacy

E13 Early Childhood Literacy

Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  Sources must be cited in APA format.  Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

Discuss the key features of a teacher's role as model, provider, and facilitator in promoting language learning and literacy. Be specific in discussing practical ways that each role is shown.

Grading Rubric

Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable

25 points15 points10 points5 points

The student provides a clear

and complete explanation of

the teacher as a model.

The student provides a

mostly clear and complete

explanation of the teacher

as a model.

The student provides an

adequately clear and

complete explanation of

the teacher as a model.

The student provides a

poor explanation of the

teacher as a model.

25 points15 points10 points5 points

The student provides a clear

and complete explanation of

the teacher as a provider.

The student provides a

mostly clear and complete

explanation of the teacher

as a provider.

The student provides an

adequately clear and

complete explanation of

the teacher as a provider.

The student provides a

poor explanation of the

teacher as a provider.

25 points15 points10 points5 points

The student provides a clear

and complete explanation of

the teacher as a facilitator.

The student provides a

mostly clear and complete

explanation of the teacher

as a facilitator.

The student provides an

adequately clear and

complete explanation of

the teacher as a facilitator.

The student provides a

poor explanation of the

teacher as a facilitator.

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points

Student does not make any

errors in grammar or spelling,

especially those that distract

the reader from the content.

Student makes 1-2 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes 3-4 errors in

grammar or spelling that

distract the reader from the

content.

Student makes more than

4 errors in grammar or

spelling that distract the

reader from the content.

15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points

The paper is written in

proper APA and

organizational format. All

sources used for quotes and

facts are credible and cited

correctly. Excellent

organization, including a

variety of thoughtful

transitions.

The paper is written in

proper format with only 1-2

errors. All sources used for

quotes and facts are

credible, and most are cited

correctly. Adequate

organization includes a

variety of appropriate

transitions.

The paper is written in

proper format with only 3-5

errors. Most sources used

for quotes and facts are

credible and cited correctly.

Essay is poorly organized,

but may include a few

effective transitions.

The paper is not written in

proper format. Many

sources used for quotes

and facts are less than

credible (suspect) and/or

are not cited correctly.

Essay is disorganized and

does not include effective

transitions.

Describe the

Teacher as a Model

(25 Points)

Mechanics

(10 Points)

Describe the

Teacher as a

Provider (25 Points)

Describe the

Teacher as a

Facilitator

(25 Points)

Format - APA

Format, Citations,

Organization,

Transitions

(15 Points)