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A=Above Expectations
Maximum pts=25 for 1-6
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B=Expected
Maximum pts= 22 for 1-6
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Unacceptable
Maximum pts = 10 for 1-6
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1
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Rationale meets B criteria and makes an argument convincing to students and community about the value of the cultural relevance of the thematic unit.
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A rationale explaining the reason for teaching this topic or these skills based on the state frameworks, the district curriculum guide and current knowledge of the discipline including multicultural perspectives on the topic. Rationale should also explain why cooperative learning is an appropriate approach for this unit.
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Does not meet B criteria.
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2
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Task analysis meets B criteria and includes a plan to scaffold any skills or tasks needed for the students to be able to attain the objectives to be learned.
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A detailed task analysis including the concepts, skills, vocabulary, factual information or other objectives to be learned in the unit and an analysis of what students already know.
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Does not meet B criteria. No task analysis provide for the thematic-problem based unit or how learning might be constructed to meet the needed tasks.
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3
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Diagnosis meets criteria B and includes a plan for teaching or scaffolding the skills that are needed in order to foster true cooperative work.
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A diagnosis of the level of discussion skills in the class, a diagnosis of the level of group development in the class, and skills needed for success with the task
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Does not meet B criteria. No diagnosis that takes into account the discussion skills of the group or how to improve them.
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4
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Objectives demonstrate at least 20% higher order thinking skills above knowledge and comprehension. That would include application, analysis, synthesis or evaluation.
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Objectives based on the state frameworks or the district curriculum guide and NETS or ISTE at the appropriate level of difficulty and complexity for the class.
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Does not meet B criteria. Objectives do not cover state frameworks or ISTE Standards.
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5
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Lesson plans also indicate the constructivist approach to incorporating multicultural and diverse learning styles. The unit plan directly integrates peer or cooperative learning activities for students with disabilities utilizing individual goals, e.g., alternative writing or reading.
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Detailed lesson plans including all instructions and materials for class activities and graphic instructions for dividing the class into groups and getting them to start work. Unit plan shows teacher considers value of adaptations within cooperative group structure for students with mild disabilities.
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Does not meet B criteria. Unit plan has minimal or no strategy for adapting cooperative group activities or evaluations for individualization.
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6
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The assessment includes both traditional and nontraditional assessments with continual feedback to the student. The assessment should give the student a chance for reflection.
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An evaluation procedure checking students' learning and including any individual and corporate grading of group work.
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Does not meet B criteria. Unit plan has minimal or no evaluation to assess group dynamics and/or individual accountability.
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7
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See attached Presentation Rubric
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See attached Presentation Rubric
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See attached presentation Rubric
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