Marking Rubric – EDEC304 Assessment 1 – Reflective journal (30%)
| MARKING CRITERIA What the Assessor will be looking for when marking this assignment |
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| Assessment Criteria | Marks | FAIL | PASS | CREDIT | DISTINCTION | HIGH DISTINCTION |
| Posts are informed by course content (weeks 1-4) |
10 | Information is not clearly informed by course content and unit topics. |
An attempt has been made to include course content and unit topics however some topics are underdeveloped or unclear. |
Reasonable use of course content material and unit topics with some evidence of structure and organization, but with some inconsistencies that would need addressing |
Good use and organization of unit information with some evidence of independent research |
Excellent use and organization of unit information and other resources, with evidence of wide independent research. Content is clearly structured demonstrating superior understanding of issues related to sustainability and early childhood education |
| Posts demonstrate sound critical reflection |
10 | Response demonstrates a lack of reflection on, or personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date. Viewpoints and interpretations are missing, inappropriate, and/or unsupported. Examples, when applicable, are not provided. |
Response demonstrates a minimal reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date. Viewpoints and interpretations are unsupported or supported with flawed arguments. Examples, when applicable, are not provided or are irrelevant to the assignment. |
Response demonstrates a general reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date. Viewpoints and interpretations are at times unsupported or supported with flawed arguments. A few examples are provided and in some cases are irrelevant to the assignment. |
Response demonstrates a good reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date. Viewpoints and interpretations are supported. Appropriate examples are provided, as applicable. |
Response demonstrates an in-depth reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and teaching strategies presented in the course materials to date. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well supported. Clear, detailed examples are provided, as applicable. |
| Grammar and use of language, language conventions |
5 | Poor use of language, language conventions. Meaning is unclear, and there is evidence of major errors and inconsistencies |
An attempt has been made to use some adequate language, language conventions. There are some significant errors which at times impede meaning and communication |
Reasonable use of language, language conventions. Meaning is often clear, but errors can be observed. Inconsistencies in grammar, language and language use, punctuation |
Good use of language, language conventions. Meaning is mostly clear through the infographic/poster with minor errors, mistakes or inconsistencies which do not impede communication and overall meaning |
Writing is clear, concise, and well organized with excellent sentence/paragraph construction. Thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner. There are no more than three spelling, grammar, or syntax errors per page of writing. Immaculate grammar and structure which shows an advanced knowledge of language |
| Appropriate citation of sources using the APA 7 style |
5 | The report does not include any citations and/or a reference list. |
The report follows a referencing style that does not comply with the APA style, or only includes either the in-text citations or the reference list. |
The report follows a referencing style that mostly complies with the APA style, though the intext citations are not made purposefully. |
The report follows a referencing style that complies with the APA style, and the in-text citations are mostly purposeful. |
The report follows a referencing style that complies with the APA style, and the in-text citations are made purposefully. |