A Disposition for Diversity: Teaching in the 21st Century

Portfolio I
Student Name__Taylor Hoey_________________________
_____10/20/15________________________

CATEGORY
Quality of
Information

Research

Organization

Date:

Information relates to the

main topic. Fewer than 2
details and/or examples are
given.

Information clearly relates to the

main topic. It provides at least 2
supporting details and/or
examples

Information clearly relates

to the main topic. It
includes several supporting
details and/or examples. X

The paper uses no

The paper uses 2-3
supporting references. supporting references

The paper uses 4 supporting

references.

The paper uses at least 5

supporting references.
X

Information lacks
organization.

Information is organized with

well-constructed paragraphs.

Information is well
organized with wellconstructed paragraphs
that flow logically from
one point to the next (e.g.,
subheading, transitions).

Information has little

or no relationship to
the main topic.

Information has limited

organization; paragraphs
are not well-constructed.

Sources

Content

Most sources are

neither accurately
documented nor in
APA style.

Most sources are

accurately documented;
some are not in APA style
.

Few questions are

Several questions are
addressed in the paper. addressed in the paper.

No evidence of
valuing diversity is
Content: "Valuing" shown.
diversity as a
teaching disposition

Demonstrates some
valuing of diversity;
examples are shallow and
clich-like.

All sources are accurately

All sources are accurately
documented with minimum APA- documented and in correct
style errors.
APA style.
X
Most questions are addressed in
the paper.
X

All questions are

addressed in the paper.

Clearly demonstrates valuing

diversity at an emerging but
genuine teaching disposition.
X

Evidence of a mature
valuing of diversity shown.
Examples of why this is
important for the 21st
century classroom are
explained with conviction
and intelligence.

Content: Personal
experiences with
diversity

Shows no meaningful Has some experiences with

personal experiences diversity, but they are twowith diversity
dimensional and show
little comprehension of
what they mean for the
classroom.

Communicates experiences with

diversity sincerely and
meaningfully at an emerging
level and demonstrates a
beginning understanding of how
diversity applies to the classroom
X

Gives evidence of
comprehensive and several
mature experiences with
diversity and a clear
understanding of how this
applies to the classroom

Demonstrates an
understanding of three
forms of diversity found in
the classroom.

Demonstrates a grasp of at least

4 forms of diversity found in the
classroom and a beginning
knowledge of the implications for
teaching and learning

Demonstrates a
comprehensive grasp of at
least 5 forms of diversity
one will encounter in the
classroom and a deep
knowledge of the
implications for teaching
and learning.

CATEGORY
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Demonstrates little or
no understanding of
Content: The
diversity found in the
comprehensive
nature of diversity classroom (Two or
fewer forms of
diversity are
discussed)

No examples of great One great diversity issue

Content: History of society-wide diversity cited as an example
issues
diversity

Two great diversity issues cited

as examples.

More than two great

diversity issues cited as
examples.
X

Mechanics

Errors in grammar and There are several errors in There are few errors in grammar, There are no errors in
spelling are abundant; grammar, spelling, etc.;
spelling, etc.;
grammar, spelling, etc.
No evidence of
editing.

Little evidence of editing

Some evidence of editing

X

Clear understanding and

thorough editing are
demonstrated.

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33/40 Pass