500 Word Essay (FOR MS LYNN EYES ONLY)
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One of the requirements of the Upper Division application process is the submission of an essay articulating why you want to become a teacher. Aside from merely illustrating your desire and rationale for entering the profession, this essay is intended to serve as an outlet where you demonstrate your ability to use written communication. Your essay should be MLA format and 500 words in length. It should be word-processed using double-spacing in a standard 12-point font (Times New Roman or Arial). You should address the question as you see fit. Feel free to use the first person.
If any material is used please use citation.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content Essay is well developed and addresses the prompt. |
30.0 pts Accomplished Essay is well developed and addresses the prompt. Sufficient supporting ideas are provided. Content is unique to the individual and clearly expressed. 15.0 pts Proficient Essay is adequately organized and developed. Ideas support the prompt. Content is unique to the individual. 0.0 pts Developing Topic is poorly developed. Supporting details are absent or vague. Essay does not address the assigned prompt.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome-Self-reflection Essay includes self-reflections that indicate the author has clearly aligned his/her response to specific events and/or beliefs. |
30.0 pts Accomplished Essay includes self-reflections that indicate the author has clearly aligned his/her response to specific events and/or beliefs. 18.0 pts Proficient Essay includes some evidence of self-reflection on the author's reasoning. 0.0 pts Developing Essay includes little or no evidence of self-reflection on the author's reasoning.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome-Organization Essay is well organized and coherently developed. |
20.0 pts Accomplished Essay is well organized and coherently developed. 12.0 pts Proficient Essay is adequately organized and developed. 0.0 pts Developing Essay is disorganized. Ideas are loosely connected.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Language Essay is free of grammar/usage errors. |
10.0 pts Accomplished Essay is free of grammar/usage errors. Essay displays excellent word choice and usage. Essay includes a variety of sentence structures 6.0 pts Proficient Essay has minor grammar/usage errors, but errors do not interfere with the meaning. Word choice is appropriate for topic. 0.0 pts Developing Essay contains errors in word usage and/or grammar. Word choice is limited or inappropriate.
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics Essay is error free. |
10.0 pts Accomplished Essay is error free. Writing demonstrates superior understanding of mechanics. 6.0 pts Proficient Mechanical errors, but errors do not interfere with the meaning of the essay. 0.0 pts Developing Essay contains serious errors in spelling, punctuation and/or capitalization that interfere with meaning.
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Total Points: 100.0 |
2. Developed a conceptual framework which establishes a shared vision for our efforts in preparing educators to work in Pre K-12th grade schools. Become familiar with the components of this conceptual framework.
Your response should be 2-3 sentences long and should include something that you learned about the Conceptual Framework.
a) What do you think is the most important part of the Conceptual Framework? Why?
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b) How can the Conceptual Framework help you to become an effective teacher?
Submit your responses in Word format, using paragraphs and double spacing.
