Biblical worldview

Content 80%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction / Thesis Statement

5 points

A well-constructed introduction presents a clear thesis statement that conveys a personal philosophy of education and is strongly aligned with the title and body of the paper.

4 points

A clear thesis statement is introduced, conveys a personal philosophy of education, and aligns with the title and body of the paper.

1 to 3 points

The thesis statement is poorly introduced, vaguely stated, or does not align with the title and/or body of the paper.

0 points

The thesis statement is not clearly detectable.

Biblical Worldview

23 to 25 points

Major tenets of a biblical worldview are presented accurately and are commensurate with principles conveyed in the Bible and other literature supporting the topic.  

21 to 22 points

General tenets of a biblical worldview are introduced and convey a basic understanding of supporting literature.

1 to 20 points

Few tenets of a biblical worldview are presented but may not represent the most essential principles or may not be congruent with supporting literature. 

0 Points

Not sufficiently addressed.

Christian Philosophy of Education

23 to 25 points

Conveys a strong understanding of the elements of an educational philosophy that is based distinctively on a perspective drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures. Both metaphysical and axiological issues are addressed.

21 to 22 points

Conveys a basic understanding of the elements of an educational philosophy that is based distinctively on a perspective drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures. Metaphysical and axiological issues are addressed.

1 to 20 points

Conveys a weak understanding of the elements of an educational philosophy that is based distinctively on a perspective drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures. Metaphysical and axiological issues are addressed but vague.

0 points

Does not convey an understanding of the elements of an educational philosophy that is based distinctively on a perspective drawn from Judeo-Christian scriptures.

Implications for Educational Practice

23 to 25 points

Strong understanding of the implications of a biblical worldview and Christian philosophy in the classroom. Strong description of the practical application to the overall field of education and to particular area of interest.

21 to 22 points

Basic understanding of the implications of a biblical worldview and Christian philosophy in the classroom. Basic description of the practical application to the overall field of education and to particular area of interest.

1 to 20 points

Weak understanding of the implications of a biblical worldview and Christian philosophy in the classroom. Weak description of the practical application to the overall field of education and to particular area of interest.

0 points

No real understanding of the implications of a biblical worldview and Christian philosophy in the classroom. No real description of the practical application to the overall field of education and to particular area of interest.

Structure 20%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics / Composition / Critical Thinking

10 points

Paper is at least 4 pages and contains at least 4 references, one of which is the course textbook. There are 0–1 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

All of the following aspects are presented with exceptional quality: coherent, cohesive, sentence and paragraph structures.

All the following qualities are present: supports claims with evidence; critically evaluates claims of others; seriously considers/engages with other interpretations.

8 to 9 points

Paper is 4 pages and contains 3–4 references, one of which is the course textbook. There are 2–3 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

Most of the following aspects are presented with acceptable quality: coherent, cohesive, sentence and paragraph structures.

Most of the following qualities are present: supports claims with evidence; critically evaluates claims of others; seriously considers/engages with other interpretations  

1 to 7 points

Paper is 2–3 pages and contains 2 references, one of which is the course textbook. There are 4–9 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

Few of the following aspects are presented with acceptable quality: coherent, cohesive, sentence and paragraph structures.

Few of the following qualities are present: supports claims with evidence; critically evaluates claims of others; seriously considers/engages with other interpretations.  

0 points

Paper is less than 2 pages and contains 0–1 references. There are 10 or more errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

The following aspects are presented with unacceptable quality: coherent, cohesive, sentence and paragraph structures.

Citation Appropriateness and Format / Reference Appropriateness and Format

10 points

Exceptional understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic.  

All citations are in text and are correctly formatted using current APA style guidelines.  

4 references are listed from legitimate sources in the field of biblical worldview and Christian philosophy of education. All of the following are represented: book, academic journal, online source.  

Bibliographic references are correctly formatted using current APA style guidelines. 

8 to 9 points

Basic understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic. 

Less than three instances of incorrect citations as according to current APA style guidelines.

3 or 4 references are listed from legitimate sources in the field of biblical worldview and Christian philosophy of education. At least two of the following are represented: book, academic journal, online source.  

Less than three instances of incorrect bibliographic references as according to current APA style guidelines.  

1 to 7 points

Weak or poor understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic.  

3 or more instances of incorrect citations as according to current APA style guidelines.  

Fewer than 3 references are listed and/or are from questionable sources in the field of biblical worldview and Christian philosophy of education. One or none of the following are represented: book, academic journal, online source.

Three or more instances of incorrect bibliographic references as according to current APA style guidelines

0 points

Pervasive errors.