Unit 8 Discussion
Portfolio Evaluation Rubric
A score of 20 out of 30 is required for a “Full Credit” recommendation to be granted. If a score of 0 is given for any criteria, a “No Credit” Recommendation must be decided.
Weak (0 points) Marginal (2 points) Competent (4 points) Highly Competent (6 points) Explanation of Applied Learning
The portfolio content does not demonstrate an ability to apply the learning acquired outside of the classroom. Real life examples to explain how the college‐level learning was applied were not described in the Learning Autobiography.
The portfolio content demonstrates minimal ability to apply the learning acquired outside of the classroom. Real life examples to explain how the college‐level learning was applied were inadequately described in the Learning Autobiography.
The portfolio content demonstrates an ability to apply the learning acquired outside of the classroom. Real life examples to explain how the college‐level learning was applied were adequately described in the Learning Autobiography.
The portfolio content is well designed and demonstrates a strong ability to apply the learning acquired outside of the classroom. Real life examples to explain how the college‐level learning was applied were thoroughly described in the Learning Autobiography.
Evidence of College‐level Writing The student’s writing demonstrates a lack of skill and articulation at a college level. The writing is not organized and does not demonstrate critical and reflective thinking. The writing contains many grammatical or mechanical errors that impede meaning and require major editing and revision.
The student’s writing demonstrates some skill and articulation at a college level. While the writing may be organized, it is not concise and does not demonstrate critical and reflective thinking. The writing contains grammatical or mechanical errors that impede meaning and require editing.
The student’s writing demonstrates skill and articulation at a college level. The writing demonstrates critical and reflective thinking and is concise and organized. The writing contains some grammatical or mechanical errors that require minor editing.
The student’s writing clearly demonstrates skill and articulation at a college level. The writing demonstrates critical and reflective thinking. The writing is concise and well organized. The writing contains no grammatical or mechanical errors.
Understanding of College‐level Learning
The student does not demonstrate an understanding of college‐level learning. The portfolio does not demonstrate problem solving ability, depth and breadth of knowledge, and balance between theory and practice.
The student demonstrates a limited understanding of college‐ level learning. The portfolio demonstrates minimal problem solving ability, limited depth and breadth of knowledge, and little to no balance between theory and practice.
The student demonstrates an appropriate understanding of college‐level learning. The portfolio demonstrates problem solving ability, depth and breadth of knowledge, and a balance between theory and practice.
The student demonstrates an appropriate understanding of college‐level learning. The portfolio demonstrates a high level of problem solving ability, extensive depth and breadth of knowledge, and a balance between theory and practice.
Course Outcome Attainment The course petition demonstrates that none of the course outcomes have been met. The student has limited understanding of the concepts and theories generally covered in the course.
The course petition demonstrates that some of the course outcomes have been met. The student has a gained some understanding of the concepts and theories generally covered in the course.
The course petition demonstrates that all course outcomes have been met. The student has a gained a basic understanding of the concepts and theories generally covered in the course.
The course petition demonstrates that all course outcomes have been met. The student has a gained a significant understanding of the concepts and theories generally covered in the course.
Documentation Alignment Documentation provided does not support the student’s learning claims. The documentation is not aligned to the student’s learning and the course outcomes.
Documentation provided supports some of the student’s learning claims. The documentation is aligned to the student’s learning, but may not be aligned to the course outcomes.
Documentation provided supports all of the student’s learning claims. The documentation is aligned to the student’s learning and the course outcomes.
Documentation provided clearly supports the student’s learning claims. The documentation is clearly aligned to the student’s learning and the course outcomes.