Philosophy of Education paper

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction / Thesis Statement

10 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.

9 points

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

8 to 1 points

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

0 points

Not present

Philosophy of Schools / Learning

35 to 33 points

Beliefs about schools and the learning process strongly align with the thesis statement, are consistent with methodology, and are conveyed in light of professional knowledge in the field with relevant and appropriate references cited.

32 to 30 points

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

29 to 1 points

Beliefs about schools and the learning process do not align with thesis statement and methodology, and/or are not conveyed in light of professional knowledge in the field with appropriate references cited.

0 points

Not present

Instructional Practice / Methods

30 to 28 points

Thoroughly describes an exceptional instructional practice/ teaching model, explaining the purpose/vision for why it will be implemented with relevant and appropriate references cited.

27 to 26 points

Describes a basic instructional practice/ teaching model, explaining the purpose/vision for why it will be implemented with appropriate references cited.

25 to 1 points

Instructional philosophy/ teaching model is vague and/or does not explain the purpose for implementation. May lack appropriate references cited.

0 points

Not present

Teacher-Learner Relationships

25 to 24 points

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

23 to 22 points

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

21 to 1 points

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

0 points

Not present

Diversity

25 to 24 points

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

23 to 22 points

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

21 to 1 points

0 points

Not present

Conclusion

10 points

Well-constructed conclusion that cohesively aligns with the introduction, thesis statement, title, and body of the paper.

9 points

Conclusion reiterates main points of the paper.

8 to 1 points

Conclusion does not align with the introduction, thesis statement, title, and body of the paper.

0 points

Not present

Critical Thinking

40 to 38 points

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

37 to 35 points

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

34 to 1 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

Not present

Structure

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics & Composition

25 to 24 points

Paper is free of errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Graduate-level writing style displays exceptional composition with all of the following elements: coherent, cohesive, effective sentence/paragraph structures, logical progression, and transitions.

23 to 22 points

Few errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Clear writing style displaying basic composition with most of the following elements: coherent, cohesive, effective sentence/paragraph structures, logical progression, and transitions.

21 to 1 points

Pervasive errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. Writing includes pervasive errors in multiple categories: coherent, cohesive, effective sentence/paragraph structures, logical progression, and transitions.

0 points

Not present

APA

50 to 47 points

Citations are appropriately implemented and are formatted per APA. All references are strong, legitimate academic sources, include course textbooks, and are correctly formatted per APA. Overall paper is formatted per APA: running head, page numbers, title page, spacing, indentions, margins, and headings.

46 to 44 points

Minor errors regarding appropriate implementation and/or APA formatting of citations. Most references are from legitimate academic sources and include course textbooks; few formatting errors according to APA. Few errors in paper format per APA: running head, page numbers, title page, spacing, indentions, margins, and headings.

43 to 1 points

Pervasive errors regarding appropriate implementation and/or APA formatting of citations. Multiple references are from questionable sources; multiple formatting errors according to APA. Multiple errors in paper format per APA: running head, page numbers, title page, spacing, indentions, margins, and headings.

0 points

Not present