CIL *** Alternative Assignment
Synthesis Reflection (15 points) – Students will write an essay (at least three pages double-spaced) analyzing the relationship between culture and identity and their impact on teaching and learning. The essay should also address how culture and identity are linked to social justice and diversity issues in education.
Exceeds
Meets
Does Not Meet
Culture and Identity
2 points
Offered a well-supported discussion of the relationship between culture and identity.
1 point
Offered an adequately supported discussion of the relationship between culture and identity.
0 points
Offered a limited discussion of the relationship between culture and identity.
Impact on Teaching and Learning
4 points
Thoroughly examined the impact of culture and identity on teaching and learning.
2 points
Examined the impact of culture and identity on teaching and learning.
0 points
Inadequately examined the impact of culture and identity on teaching and learning.
Social Justice and Diversity Issues
5 points
Exceptional explanation of the link between culture and identity with social justice and diversity issues.
2.5 points
Adequate explanation of the link between culture and identity with social justice and diversity issues.
0 points
Inadequate explanation of the link between culture and identity with social justice and diversity issues.
References and Support
2 points Essay was supported with quotations and references to books and readings. The use of quotations and references met APA guidelines.
1 point Essay was supported with some quotations and references to books and readings. The use of quotations and references mostly met APA guidelines.
0 points Essay was not supported with quotations and references to books and readings.
Conventions and Citations
2 points
Grammatical conventions and citations reflect little or no errors.
1 point
Grammatical conventions and citations reflect few errors.
0 points
Grammatical conventions and citations reflect some errors.