For this assignment you will develop a paper outlining your personal philosophy of teaching and learning.You will need to reference the theories/theorists whose work supports your understandings.Be sure to make connections between the theories you references and practical, PreK – Grade 6 classroom examples.

Theory and Principles

Masterful:

• Response demonstrates critical thinking/analytical approach in the application of theory
• Applies relevant theories and principles
• Demonstrates knowledge of historical and contemporary understandings in the field

Competent:

• Demonstrates familiarity with theories and principles employed in the field
• Incorporates relevant theories and principles into responses
• Recognizes that the theories and principles in the field have changed over time

Not Competent:

• Does not demonstrate familiarity with theories and principles
• Does not incorporate relevant theories and principles into response where appropriate
• Does not indicate familiarity with the changing nature of theories and principles in the field

Knowledge of Multiple Disciplines

Masterful:

• Incorporates theorists relevant to PreK-6 education
• Contextualizes theoretical ideas into the broader field of Prek-6 education
• Synthesizes information to develop applicable connection to classroom practice

Competent:

• Demonstrates broad familiarity with the field’s literature
• Incorporates specific examples of relevant literature into most answers
• Uses appropriate readings to offer some context for exam answers

Not Competent:

• Does not demonstrate familiarity with field literature
• Does not employ relevant literature appropriately

Mechanics of Writing

Masterful:

• Constructs answers as persuasive essays with clear arguments, supported with evidence
• Demonstrates mastery of APA standards and guidelines

Competent:

• Answer supported with evidence but lacking in argument, originality; does not present new understanding
• Inconstant application of APA standards and guidelines
• Pervasive APA and/or grammatical mistakes
• Presents opinion; not supported with evidence( lacking analytical lens)

Not Competent: