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Grade

Descriptor

Pass [P 50-59%]

· All aspects of the task have been completed, and the requirements of all criteria have been met at a satisfactory level. All work is original, except where the works of others have been integrated and referenced according to APA conventions.

· All components of the portfolio are included, and there is evidence of personal literacy achievement or development. Conventions of written English are generally adhered to.

· The portfolio demonstrates:

· an ability to identify and utilise the Australian Curriculum when planning literacy lessons/experiences

· developing understanding of the practice of planning, teaching and assessing for literacy across the curriculum for both upper primary and lower primary contexts

· reflection or evaluation of personal literacy achievement

· developing understanding of planning for literacy learning to enable all children to learn literacy within specific subject area

· basic knowledge of 21st century learning incorporating the future of education in Australia with regard to multi literacies and digital media.

· an ability to identify and reference literature to support ideas and claims, with clear attempt to adhere to APA referencing.

Credit [C 60-69%]

To be awarded a Credit, the work must fulfil all of the requirements of the Pass level, but with more sophistication.

· The portfolio demonstrates a competent understanding of the practice of planning, teaching and assessing for literacy across the curriculum for both upper primary and lower primary contexts.

· Detailed descriptions demonstrate a more comprehensive or developed understanding of the Australian Curriculum and associated state curriculum and how to apply the curriculum to enable all children to learn literacy within specific subject areas.

· The critical reflection and rationale demonstrate detailed and/or evaluative reflection of personal knowledge and understanding of literacy across the curriculum.

· The work demonstrates evidence of critical thinking and demonstrated knowledge of 21st century learning and teaching, particularly in regard to multi-literacies and digital media.

· Current and relevant literature is used to support the work, demonstrating depth of knowledge and some further reading. APA referencing has generally been adhered to.

· Careful proofreading has meant the elimination of most typographical and spelling errors, and word choice, sentence structure and grammatical issues do not detract substantially from the communication of ideas.

Distinction [D 70-79%]

To be awarded a Distinction, the work must meet all the requirements of the Credit level, but with more insightful analysis, critical evaluation, capacity to engage an audience, and competence in written communication.

· The portfolio indicates a deeper understanding of the practice as demonstrated in the planning, teaching and assessing for literacy for both upper primary and lower primary contexts.

· The work provides considered descriptions about the use of authentic learning experiences, the Australian Curriculum and associated state curriculum to enable all children to learn literacy within specific subject area.

· The work indicates comprehensive and critical reflection supported by relevant and current literature, showing evidence of extensive reading and in-depth knowledge and insight.

· Clear and relevant evidence of personal literacy is incorporated into the work and discussed in a cohesive manner, demonstrating both understanding of professional literacy requirements and developing awareness of reflective practice.

· A highly competent understanding of 21st century learning and foresight of the future of education in Australia with regard to multi-literacies and digital media.

· Current and relevant literature has been used and serves to add credibility to the work. APA referencing is accurate or with minimal to no discernible errors. Any spelling or grammatical mistakes are minimal and do not detract from the work.

High Distinction [HD 80-100%]

To be awarded a High Distinction, the work must meet all the requirements of the Distinction standard, outlined above, and then must go beyond that.

· The portfolio indicates a highly articulated, in-depth understanding and demonstrated practice of planning, teaching and assessing for literacy for both upper primary and lower primary contexts.

· There is extensive evidence of applied knowledge of teaching and learning and the literacy dimensions.

· There is nuanced insight into the ways to incorporate authentic learning experiences, the Australian Curriculum and associated state curriculum and 21st century literacies to enable all children to learn literacy within specific subject area.

· Comprehensive, critical and evaluative reflection of both literacy planning and teaching and own personal literacy development has been provided.

· Relevant and current literature, showing evidence of extensive reading and in-depth knowledge and insight has been cohesively integrated into the work through all aspects.