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BP1005: Identity as an Early Childhood Professional: Integrate critical perspectives to inform a personal identity as an early childhood professional.
Assessment Rubric
0 Not Present
1 Needs Improvement
2 Meets Expectations
Topic 1: Developing a Professional Digital Identity
Apply designated Professional Digital Identity Guidelines, as indicated on the Professional Website Review Checklist, to all required website content. LO1: Apply Professional Digital Identity Guidelines to online content.
Response is not present.
Response is incomplete and/or inaccurately applies Professional Digital Identity Guidelines specific to the required website content.
Response demonstrates complete, logical, and accurate application of Professional Digital Identity Guidelines specific to the required website content.
Topic 2: Defining Professional Beliefs, Interests, and Goals
Develop three core professional beliefs about the early childhood profession, early childhood education, and/or young children that are shaping your identity as an early childhood professional.
Response is not present.
Response is vague, inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete, lacking details related to shaping the identity of an early childhood professional.
Core professional beliefs are clear, logical, complete, and related to shaping the identity of an early childhood professional.
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LO1: Develop core early childhood professional beliefs.
Explain the knowledge or practice that informs each of your beliefs, such as key contributors to the early childhood field; research about children and families; professional standards; professional ethics; and/or professional passion for positive social change. In other words, draw on the knowledge and commitment you have gained thus far in your professional journey. LO2: Explain how professional knowledge or practice informs core professional beliefs.
Response is not present.
Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete. Response lacks details that explain the knowledge and practice that informs each core professional belief.
Response is an accurate, logical, and complete explanation of knowledge or practice that informs each core professional belief.
Explain how each of your core beliefs informs, shapes, and/or influences your current practice and will inform, shape,
Response is not present.
Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete. Response lacks details that explain how each core professional beliefs informs, shapes, and/or influences
Response is an accurate, logical, and complete explanation of how each core professional belief informs, shapes, and/or influences current and/or future professional practice.
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and/or influence your future professional practice.
LO3: Explain how core professional beliefs inform, shape, and/or influence current and/or future professional practice.
current and/or future practice.
Relate at least one of your core beliefs directly to advocacy for positive social change for young children and families. LO4: Explain how core beliefs relate to advocacy for positive social change for young children and families.
Response is not present.
Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete. Response lacks details that explain how core beliefs relate to advocacy for positive social change for young children and families.
Response is an accurate, logical, and complete explanation of how each core professional belief relates to advocacy for positive social change for young children and families.
Identify at least two specific areas within the early childhood field that are of special interest to you; and, for each area of interest, briefly explain why it interests you. LO5: Explain professional interests
Response is not present. Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete. Response lacks rationale for each one or both interests.
Response accurately, logically, and completely identifies areas of interest and includes rationale.
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within the early childhood field.
Provide links to at least two online resources, such as articles or websites, that have expanded your knowledge and that you also recommend to others, such as colleagues and/or families; and, provide a brief description (i.e., one or two sentences) of the content of each resource as a guide for visitors to your site. LO6: Identify resources that inform knowledge of the early childhood field.
Response is not present. Response is inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete.
Response is accurate, and logical for the required number of resources and links.
Formulate two goals related to your professional practice and/or growth in your work as an early childhood professional. LO7: Formulate goals for professional practice and growth as an early
Response is not present.
Response is vague, inaccurate, illogical, and/or incomplete.
Goals for professional practice and/or growth are clear and related to work as an early childhood professional.
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childhood professional.
Explain why each goal has particular meaning for you as an early childhood professional. LO8: Explain the significance of professional goals.
Response is not present.
Response is vague, illogical, and/or incomplete, and it lacks details explaining why each goal is personally significant.
Response clearly and logically explains why each goal is personally significant.
For at least one goal, explain how you aim to achieve it.
LO9: Explain how professional goals can be achieved.
Response is not present.
Response is vague, inaccurate, and/or illogical.
Response clearly and logically explains a plan to achieve a professional goal.
Exceeds Expectations: Self-Reflection and Assessment
LO1: Describe a professional identity comprising a professional profile, core professional beliefs, professional
Explanations of the professional profile and core professional beliefs, interests, and goals demonstrate awareness of and adherence to guidelines for professionalism online. All parts of the website contribute to establishing a professional identity that demonstrates self-reflection and self- assessment in a thoughtful explanation of core professional beliefs and specific areas of professional interest. It also demonstrates professional goal setting that identifies areas for practice and/or growth to increase effectiveness as an early childhood professional.
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interests, and professional goals to increase effectiveness as an early childhood professional.
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Written Communication: Write with clarity, coherence, and purpose.
0 Not Present
1 Needs Improvement
2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Construct complete and correct sentences (AWE 2; Sentence Level Skills)
Sentences are incoherent and impede reader’s access to ideas.
Sentences are incomplete and/or include fragments and run-on sentences, limiting reader’s access to ideas.
Sentences structure effectively conveys meaning to the reader.
LO2: Demonstrate the effective use of grammar and mechanics. (AWE 2; Sentence Level Skills)
Multiple inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics impede reader’s access to ideas.
Some inaccuracies in grammar and mechanics limit reader’s access to ideas.
Use of grammar and mechanics is straightforward and effectively conveys meaning to reader.
LO3: Create cohesive paragraphs with a clear
Paragraphs, or lack of paragraphs, impede
Construction of the main idea and/or supporting paragraphs
Main idea and/or supporting paragraphs effectively convey
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central idea. (AWE 2; Paragraph Level Skills)
reader’s access to ideas.
limit reader’s access to ideas. meaning to reader.
LO4: Use supporting material to support a claim. (AWE 2; Use of Evidence)
Supporting materials are not present.
Supporting material is used inconsistently or inappropriately.
Supporting material is used to enhance meaning. Writing is appropriately paraphrased and uses direct quotes as applicable.
Technology: Use technology effectively.
0 Not Present
1 Needs Improvement
2 Meets Expectations
LO1: Apply the features of technology programs (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to communicate information effectively.
Technology program is not applied appropriately.
Technology program includes multiple formatting issues and/or is difficult to interpret.
Technology program includes proper formatting.
Data can be easily read and interpreted.
