Educational philosophy paper

Concepts

Standard

Descriptor

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Points Earned

INT-A1

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.

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

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

INT-A1

Abstract

10 points

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

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

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

INT-A1

Worldview and Philosophy of Life

30 points

All of the issues of meaning/purpose, truth, and values are presented coherently and lay a foundation for a consistent philosophy of education.

Most issues of meaning/purpose, truth, and values are all presented coherently and lay a foundation for a philosophy of education.

Few of the issues of meaning/purpose, truth, and values are presented and/or are inconsistent with the philosophy of education.

INT-A1

INT-C12

Philosophy of Schools/Learning

30 points

Beliefs about schools and the learning process strongly align with worldview, are consistent with methodology, and are conveyed in light of professional knowledge in the field.

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

Beliefs about schools and the learning process do NOT align with worldview and methodology, and/or are NOT conveyed in light of professional knowledge in the field.

INT-A1

INT-C12

Instructional Practice/Methodology

30 points

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

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

Instructional philosophy/teaching model is vague and/or does not explain the purpose for implementation.

INT-A1

INT-C11

Teacher–Learner Relationships

10 points

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

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

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

INT-A1

INT-C11

Diversity

10 points

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

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

Diversity issues receive cursory attention.

Composition and Critical Thinking

Standard

Descriptor

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Points Earned

INT-B3

Mechanics

12 points

No errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

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

More than 3 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation.

INT-B3

Composition

16 points

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

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

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

INT-B3

Critical Thinking

12 points

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

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

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

Information Literacy / APA

Standard

Descriptor

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Points Earned

INT-A1 INT-B3

Citation Appropriateness

10 points

Exceptional understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic. Appropriately compares own ideas to those of experts in the field.

Basic understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic. Compares own ideas to those of experts in the field.

Weak or poor understanding of existing body of knowledge on the topic. Inappropriately compares or fails to compare own ideas to those of experts in the field.

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Citation Format

4 points

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

Less than 3 instances of incorrect citations as according to APA style guidelines.

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

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Reference Appropriateness

12 points

Six references are listed from legitimate sources in the field of educational theory, philosophy, or research. All of the following are represented: book, academic journal, online source.

Five or six references are listed from legitimate sources in the field of educational theory, philosophy, or research. At least 2 of the following are represented: book, academic journal, online source.

Fewer than five references are listed and/or are from questionable sources in the field of educational theory, philosophy, or research. One or none of the following are represented: book, academic journal, online source.

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Reference Format

4 points

Bibliographic references are correctly formatted using APA style guidelines.

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

Three or more instances of incorrect bibliographic references as according to APA style guidelines.