Please answer the following questions:
(You are encouraged to use the rubric as a guide. Be reminded to integrate an additional resource IN a peer response (not the same as references). Ensure to integrate APA format citations)
Additional reading materials:
https://educationpost.org/why-we-need-to-stop-calling-it-the-achievement-gap/
https://oie.duke.edu/knowledge-base/toolkit/stereotype-threat-conversation-claude-steele
1. What’s the difference between “opportunity gaps” and “achievement gaps”?
2. Can schools close opportunity and/or achievement gaps between students from different ethnic and racial backgrounds?
3. Please raise 3 original, insightful questions, based upon course texts and discussion content.
Grading Rubric for Discussion Boards
Criteria Ratings Pts
Discussion Participation and Timeliness
view longer description 3 pts
Advanced
Over the course of a module, candidate participates in the discussion on at least 3 different days. All required posts are posted before the end of the module.
2 pts
Proficient
Over the course of a module, candidate participates in the discussion on at least 2 different days. All required posts are posted before the end of the second module.
1 pts
Novice
Over the course of a module, candidate participates in the discussion on at least one day. All required posts are posted before the end of the module. / 3 pts
Initial Post Timeliness
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Advanced
Initial Post is posted within the first 1-2 days from the session start.
2 pts
Proficient
Initial Post is posted on DB within the first 3 days from the session start.
1 pts
Novice
Initial Post is posted on DB within the first 4 days from the session start. / 3 pts
Initial Post Quality
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Advanced
Candidate submits an initial post (one for each module) in which: 1. Candidate responds to the guiding questions/discussion prompts by synthesizing information from course texts; 2. Candidate cites at least 3 specific points from the text(s).
2 pts
Proficient
Candidate submits an initial post (one for each module) in which: 1. Candidate responds to the guiding questions/discussion prompts by synthesizing information from course texts; 2. Candidate cites at least 2 specific points from the text(s).
1 pts
Novice
Candidate submits an initial post (one for each module) in which: 1. Candidate responds to the guiding questions/discussion prompts by synthesizing information from course texts; 2. Candidate cites at least 1 specific points from the text(s). / 3 pts
Questions Posed
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Advanced
Over the course of module’s discussions, candidate raises at least 3 original, insightful questions, based upon course texts and discussion content.
2 pts
Proficient
Over the course of module’s discussions, candidate raises at least 2 original, insightful questions, based upon course texts and discussion content.
1 pts
Novice
Over the course of module’s discussions, candidate raises at least 1 original, insightful question, based upon course texts and discussion content. / 3 pts
Response Quality
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Advanced
1. Candidate’s responses build upon other learners’ perspectives/questions to deepen the discussion. 2. Candidate posts at least 3 or more responses to other learners, supported by evidence from course texts, and 3. Candidate offers at least 1 additional relevant text or website.
2 pts
Proficient
1. Candidate’s responses build upon other learners’ perspectives/questions to deepen the discussion, and 2. Candidate posts at least 2 or more responses to other learners, supported by evidence from course texts.
1 pts
Novice
1. Candidate’s responses build upon other learners’ perspectives/questions to deepen the discussion, and 2. Candidate posts 1 or more responses to other learners, supported by evidence from course texts. / 3 pts
Connections
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Advanced
Connections to self as a teacher/student/ learner were made in at least 3 posts.
2 pts
Proficient
Connections to self as a teacher/ student/ learner were made in at least 2 posts.
1 pts
Novice
Connections to self as a teacher/ student/ learner were made in at least 1 post. 2 / 3 pts
Writing Mechanics and Composition
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Advanced
All posts are written with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure.
2 pts
Proficient
Most (≥50%) posts are written with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure.
1 pts
Novice
Few (< 50%) posts are written with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure.