Theory of Human Learning and Development

Content 80%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction

10 points

Introduction is clear and interesting and tells the reader what to expect.

8 to 9 points

Introduction is mostly clear and interesting and tells the reader what to expect.

1 to 7 points

Introduction is weak or does not tell the reader what to expect.

0 points

There is no introduction.

Headings

10 points

Each specified heading/section is included, clear, and thorough in development.

8 to 9 points

Each specified heading/section is included, clear, and thorough in development; there are less than 4 errors.

1 to 7 points

Some specified headings/sections are not included, clear nor thorough in development; there are less than 6 errors.

0 points

Specified headings/ sections are not included, clear, nor thorough in development; there are more than 6 errors.

Theoretical Perspectives

14 to 15 points

Clear description and application of developmental theoretical perspectives such as Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, Erikson, etc. is included. Terminology specific to theories is also included.

13 points

Adequate description and application of developmental theoretical perspectives such as Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, Erikson, etc. is included. Terminology specific to theories is also included.

1 to 12 points

Weak description and application of developmental theoretical perspectives such as Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, Erikson, etc. is included. Terminology specific to theories is also included.

0 points

There is no description of developmental theoretical perspectives such as Piaget, Kohlberg, Erikson, included.

Effective Learning Environment

14 to 15 points

Excellent description of the effectiveness of teacher and learning environment described, including direct instruction, technology, motivation, and classroom management.

13 points

Adequate description of the effectiveness of teacher and learning environment described, including direct instruction, technology, motivation, and classroom management.

1 to 12 points

Weak description of the effectiveness of teacher and learning environment described, including direct instruction, technology, motivation, and classroom management.

0 points

Components regarding an effective learning environment are not addressed.

Modalities and Grouping

14 to 15 points

Excellent description of the different modalities of learning and ability grouping discussed, including students with diverse and exceptional needs.

13 points

Adequate description of the different modalities of learning and ability grouping discussed, including students with diverse and exceptional needs.

1 to 12 points

Weak description of the different modalities of learning and ability grouping discussed, including students with diverse and exceptional needs.

0 points

Different modalities of learning and ability grouping are not addressed.

Character Integration

10 points

Excellent description of the integration of character development.

8 to 9 points

Adequate description of the integration of character development.

1 to 7 points

Weak description of the integration of character development.

0 points

Character integration is not addressed.

Topics Thoroughly Addressed

10 points

Specified topics within each heading are thoroughly discussed and supported excellently.

8 to 9 points

Specified topics within each heading are thoroughly discussed and supported adequately.

1 to 7 points

Specified topics within each heading are thoroughly discussed and supported weakly.

0 points

Numerous topics are not discussed and/or supported.

Biblical Basis

10 points

A biblical worldview perspective is clearly articulated and is supported by numerous appropriate Scripture references, course requirements, and application.

8 to 9 points

A biblical worldview perspective is articulated but is not supported by Scripture, or is not appropriate, and only somewhat applies to course requirements and application.

1 to 7 points

A biblical worldview perspective is poorly articulated and is not supported by Scripture, or is not appropriate, and does not apply to course requirements and application.

0 points

There is no biblical integration and/or Scripture in the paper.

Sources

10 points

At least 6 required sources were cited and used appropriately in addition to both course textbooks. Sources are legitimate and traceable and are from the Jerry Falwell Library.

8 to 9 points

At least 5 required sources were cited and used appropriately in addition to at least 1 course textbook. Sources are legitimate and traceable and are from the Jerry Falwell Library.

1 to 7 points

At least 4 required sources were cited and used appropriately, but one or both course textbooks are missing. Sources are legitimate and traceable and are from the Jerry Falwell Library.

0 points

No sources were cited.

Conclusion

5 points

The conclusion is comprehensive, objective, and rises from content.

4 points

The conclusion is mostly comprehensive, objective, and rises from content.

1 to 3 points

The conclusion is lacking cohesiveness, objectiveness, or connection to the content.

0 points

The conclusion is missing entirely.

Customized Learning Theory Articulated

10 points

An overall thorough and clear customized learning theory was identified and discussed based on the specified criteria.

8 to 9 points

The customized learning theory is present, but may be a bit unclear or not fully discussed.

1 to 7 points

The customized learning theory cannot be identified and is not appropriately discussed.

0 points

The customized learning theory is missing entirely.

Structure 20%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics: Grammar and Spelling

10 points

Spelling and grammar are correct with no errors.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentence structure is complete, clear, concise, and grammatically correct. Sentence fluency is coherent, unified, and varied. Words are precise, unambiguous, and appropriate.

8 to 9 points

Spelling and grammar are correct with 5 or fewer errors.

Sentence structure is somewhat complete, clear, concise, and grammatically correct. Sentence fluency is coherent, unified, and varied, and words are precise, unambiguous, and appropriate with fewer than 5 errors.

1 to 7 points

Sentence structure is somewhat complete, clear, concise, and grammatically correct. Sentence fluency is coherent, unified, and varied, and words are precise, unambiguous, and appropriate with 5–9 errors.

0 points

There are more than 10 errors in sentence structure, fluency, and/or word usage.

Appearance and Length

5 points

General appearance of the paper is readable and neat. Paper is at least 7 pages, including title and reference pages.

4 points

General appearance of the paper is readable and neat. Paper is at least 6 pages, including the title and reference pages.

1 to 3 points

General appearance of the paper is readable and neat. Paper is at least 5 pages, including the title and reference pages.

0 points

The paper is not readable, neat, or is shorter than 5 pages.

Current APA – Title / Body

10 points

Current APA format is followed in body, including margins, spacing, citations, font/type style, pagination, running head, and references.

8 to 9 points

Current APA format is followed, including margins, spacing, citations, font/type style, pagination, running head, and references with fewer than 6 errors.

1 to 7 points

Current APA format is followed, including margins, spacing, citations, font/type style, pagination, running head, and references with fewer than 10 errors.

0 points

Current APA format is not followed and more than 10 errors are present.

Current APA - Reference Page

5 points

Reference page is correctly formatted according to current APA format and is alphabetized with no errors.

4 points

Reference page is correctly formatted according to current APA format and is alphabetized with fewer than 6 errors.

1 to 3 points

Reference page is correctly formatted according to current APA format and is alphabetized with fewer than 10 errors.

0 points

Reference page is not correctly formatted according to current APA and/or is not alphabetized and has more than 10 errors.