Criteria

Marginal

Satisfactory

Very Good

Excellent

Observations: (1)

Describes learning settings and classroom dynamics fully.

Superficial treatment of key factors.

Some key factors included.

Most key factors included.

Includes all key factors influencing classroom dynamics (grade, ages, level of instruction, I.E.P.s, location, gender mix)

Observations: (2)

Provides insightful accounts of one or more specific events or interactions.

General account of interactions, lacking selection and insight.

Satisfactory accounts with some insight shown.  Needs further information.

Accurate accounts, some insight shown. Most key information included

Includes perceptive accounts of significant events, moments, insights, and discoveries.

Analysis: (1)  Makes frequent, appropriate connections and analysis of experience and emerging awareness of self, the learner and teaching and learning.

Few connections to prior learning or to current theory. Little evidence of analysis.

Needs to expand connections to professional learning. Demonstrates some inquiry and analytical skills.

Frequent connections. Demonstrates some level of analysis on both prior knowledge and professional information.

Numerous and perceptive connections between experience and both professional sources and prior learning.

Analysis: (2)

Documents changes in own attitude / point of view and conception of self, the learner, teaching and learning

Infrequent examples of attitude shifts.  Some evidence of analysis.

Documents and illustrates changes in own attitude. Needs to expand articulation of prior attitudes.

Documents frequent examples of attitude shifts. Shows some awareness of perceptions prior to practicum.

Abundant and insightful observations on changes. Articulates new insights and prior perceptions

Mechanics: Clarity (precise vocabulary and sentences), effective formatting (paragraph use and organization), spelling and conventions.

Writer struggles with frequent difficulties in several areas. Report is readable but needs serious editing.

More frequent errors that occasionally make meaning unclear.

Some minor errors that do not interfere with understanding.

Effective style, clear explanations, full compliance with conventions.