Discussion Board

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Abstract

12 points

Abstract provides effective summation of overall arguments contained in the paper body.

10 to 11 points

Abstract exists but does not provide effective summation of overall arguments contained in the paper body.

1 to 9 points

Abstract is vague and does not convey a personal philosophy of educational leadership.

0 points

Abstract not present

13 points

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

11 to 12 points

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

1 to 10 points

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

0 points

Thesis Statement not present

24 to 25 points

Beliefs about educational leadership strongly align with the thesis statement, are consistent with practices as described in the subsequent section, and are conveyed in light of professional knowledge in the field.

22 to 23 points

Beliefs about schools and the learning process loosely align with thesis statement and practice, and are conveyed in light of professional knowledge in the field.

1 to 21 points

Beliefs about educational leadership do NOT align with thesis statement and the practice section, and/or are NOT conveyed in light of professional knowledge in the field.

0 points

Educational Leadership not included

Leadership Practices

24 to 25 points

Thoroughly describes an exceptional leadership practice/ model, explaining the purpose/vision for why it will be implemented,

22 to 23 points

Describes a basic leadership practice/ model, explaining the purpose/vision for why it will be implemented.

1 to 21 points

Leadership practice/ model is vague and/or does not explain the purpose for implementation

0 points

Leadership practice/model not present

Relationships and Diversity

14 to 15 points

Clearly outlines beliefs on effective relationships; strongly aligned with philosophy and practice.

Addresses clearly and integrates effectively the consideration of diversity in the overall philosophical argument.

13 points

Outlines beliefs on effective relationships; loosely aligned with philosophy and practice.

Addresses the consideration of diversity in the overall philosophical argument but does not effectively integrate into the overall philosophical argument.

1 to 12 points

Poor description of relationships and/or loosely aligned with philosophy and practice.

Diversity issues receive cursory attention.

0 points

No description of relationships or diversity issues

Critical Thinking

14 to 15 points

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

13 points

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

1 to 12 points

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

0 points

Critical thinking is not evident

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics and Composition

14 to 15 points

• No errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

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

13 points

• Three or fewer errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

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

1 to 12 points

• More than three errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

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

0 points

The composition of the paper is incoherent and not understandable

Citation Appropriateness and Format

14 to 15 points

• Exceptional understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic.

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

13 points

• Basic understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic.

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

1 to 12 points

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

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

0 points

No citations present

Reference Appropriateness and Format

14 to 15 points

• 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 APA style guidelines

13 points

• 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 3 instances of incorrect bibliographic references as according to APA style guidelines.

1 to 12 points

• 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.

0 points

No references present