500 Word Essay (FOR MS LYNN EYES ONLY)
Ms Lynn
Please the attached file for your instructions for the work required. It is due by friday 12noon so if you can get it to me tomorrow or earl but early friday it should be fine.
1. DUE FRIDAY AT FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 2020 AT 12 NOON:
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.
Rubric
Some Rubric
Some Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
Essay is well developed and addresses the prompt.
30.0pts
Accomplished
Essay is well developed and addresses the prompt. Sufficient supporting ideas are provided. Content is unique to the individual and clearly expressed.
15.0pts
Proficient
Essay is adequately organized and developed. Ideas support the prompt. Content is unique to the individual.
0.0pts
Developing
Topic is poorly developed. Supporting details are absent or vague. Essay does not address the assigned prompt.
30.0pts
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.
30.0pts
Accomplished
Essay includes self-reflections that indicate the author has clearly aligned his/her response to specific events and/or beliefs.
18.0pts
Proficient
Essay includes some evidence of self-reflection on the author’s reasoning.
0.0pts
Developing
Essay includes little or no evidence of self-reflection on the author’s reasoning.
30.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome-Organization
Essay is well organized and coherently developed.
20.0pts
Accomplished
Essay is well organized and coherently developed.
12.0pts
Proficient
Essay is adequately organized and developed.
0.0pts
Developing
Essay is disorganized. Ideas are loosely connected.
20.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Language
Essay is free of grammar/usage errors.
10.0pts
Accomplished
Essay is free of grammar/usage errors. Essay displays excellent word choice and usage. Essay includes a variety of sentence structures
6.0pts
Proficient
Essay has minor grammar/usage errors, but errors do not interfere with the meaning. Word choice is appropriate for topic.
0.0pts
Developing
Essay contains errors in word usage and/or grammar. Word choice is limited or inappropriate.
10.0pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Mechanics
Essay is error free.
10.0pts
Accomplished
Essay is error free. Writing demonstrates superior understanding of mechanics.
6.0pts
Proficient
Mechanical errors, but errors do not interfere with the meaning of the essay.
0.0pts
Developing
Essay contains serious errors in spelling, punctuation and/or capitalization that interfere with meaning.
10.0pts
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?
or
b) How can the Conceptual Framework help you to become an effective teacher?
Submit your responses in Word format, using paragraphs and double spacing.
