Evaluation Rubric

Evaluation Rubric:

   

1.   CASE STUDY                       

	LEVEL 4	LEVEL 3	LEVEL 2	LEVEL 1
Context and Background Information	The episode is clearly situated with the appropriate details e.g. grade level, subject being taught etc.	The episode is situated with most of the appropriate details	The episode has few of the appropriate details	No context or background information
Content	Incidents are interesting and realistically portrayed	Incidents are interesting but not realistically portrayed	Incidents are realistically portrayed but not interesting.	Incidents are neither interesting, nor realistically portrayed.
Writing Skills	Writing is totally free of errors Report of the episode is very concise	There are occasional errors. Report could be tightened a little	There are more than occasional errors  Report could be tightened quite a lot	Errors are frequent  Report of the episode is extremely long-winded.
Format	Format is appropriate and enhances the understanding of the critical episode in a creative and dramatic manner throughout the case	Format is appropriate and enhances the understanding of the critical episode in dramatic manner for most the case	Format is appropriate and enhances the understanding of the critical episode some of the time	Format is appropriate but seldom enhances the understanding of the critical episode

2.   PRESENTATION

		LEVEL 4	LEVEL 3	LEVEL 2	LEVEL 1
	Delivery and Enthusiasm	Very clear and concise flow of ideas. Demonstrates passionate interest in the topic and engagement with the class.	Clear flow of ideas Demonstrates interest in topic and engagement with the class.	Most ideas flow but focus is lost at times Limited evidence of interest in and engagement with the topic	Hard to follow the flow of ideas. Lack of enthusiasm and interest.
	Visuals	Visuals augmented and extended  comprehension of the issues in unique ways	Use of visuals related to the material	Limited use of visuals loosely related to the material	No use of visuals.
Staging		Uses stage effects, such as props, costumes, sound effects, in a unique and dramatic manner that enhances the understanding of the issues in the case study	Uses stage effects, such as props, costumes, sound effects, in an effective manner to extend understanding of the issues in the case study	Limited use of stage effects, and/or used in a manner that did not enhance the understanding of the issues in the case study.	No use of stage effects
Involvement of the class: -Questions -Generating discussion -Activities		Excellent and salient discussion points that elucidated material to develop deep understanding Appropriate and imaginative activities used to extend understanding in a creative manner	Questions and discussion addressed important information that developed understanding Appropriate activities used to clarify understanding	Questions and discussion addressed surface features of the topic Limited use of activities to clarify understanding	Little or no attempt to engage the class in learning
Response to Class Queries		Excellent response to student comments and discussion with appropriate content supported by theory/research	Good response to class questions and discussion with some connection made to theory/research	Satisfactory response to class questions and discussion with limited reference to theory and research	Limited response to questions and discussion with no reference to theory/research