what are relevant articles on the linkage between accountability and its effect on the educational system?

Forum Grading Rubric

Criterion Improvement

Needed

Developing Accomplished Exceptional

Substance

Explores,

explains, and

expands upon

issue being

discussed.

Applies relevant

course

materials.

Very unclear that

relevant information

was understood by

incorporation into

postings. Does not

explain relevant

course concepts,

theories, or

materials.

Somewhat unclear

that relevant

information was

understood by

incorporation into

postings. Explains

relevant course

concepts,

theories, or

materials.

Somewhat clear that

relevant information

was understood by

incorporation into

postings. Applies

relevant course

concepts, theories, or

materials correctly, but

only uses required

readings from textbook

in post (no additional

research used).

Very clear that

relevant information

was understood by

incorporation into

postings. Analyzes

course concepts,

theories or materials

correctly, using

examples or

supporting evidence

from required

readings and

additional research.

(50%) 30 points 35 points 40 points 50 points

Collaboration

Collaborates

with fellow

learners,

relating the

discussion to

course concepts

No new ideas or

insight added to the

discussion. No

questions asked.

Reiterated peer’s

thoughts.

Provided one new

idea or item to the

discussion. No

additional insight.

Reiterated some

of peer’s

thoughts.

Provided a few new

ideas and information to

the discussion.

Provided some

additional insight. No

questions asked.

Added several

innovative ideas and

information to the

discussion. Provided

considerable

additional insight.

Asked relevant

questions to

classmates.

(25%) 15 points 17.5 points 20 points 25 points

Timeliness

Submits initial

posts and

responses

according to

assignment

timelines

Initial submission

more than one day

late. Responses to

classmates do not

meet posting

deadline, or are not

submitted.

Initial submission

one day later than

deadline.

Responses to

classmates do not

meet posting

deadline.

Initial submission meets

posting deadline.

Responses to

classmates do not meet

posting deadline.

Initial submission and

responses meet

posting deadlines.

(10%) 6 points 7 points 8 points 10 points

Quantity

Quantity of

Forum

contributions

No posts made. Original posting

only.

Fewer than the

minimum number of

required postings

(original post and at

least two replies, unless

otherwise defined) OR

posts do not meet

minimum word

requirements.

Minimum number of

postings (original post

and replies) that

follow all word

requirements.

(10%) 0 points 7 points 8 points 10 points

Writing

Mechanics

Adherence to

academic

spelling and

grammar

conventions

Fewer than 7, but

more than 5,

spelling, punctuation

or grammar errors.

Does not use APA

format.

Between 2 and 5

spelling,

punctuation or

grammar errors

and/or errors in

APA formatting.

Fewer than 2 spelling,

punctuation or grammar

errors and/or errors in

APA formatting.

No spelling,

punctuation or

grammar errors and

follows APA style

formatting.

(5%) 3 points 3.5 points 4 points 5 points

Responses to other learners should be substantive posts that contribute to the discussion by asking

questions, respectfully debating positions, and presenting supporting information relevant to the topic.