2015-2016: EE#3 - Literacy Infused Curriculum Sample Completed Rubrics - Elementary Ed -STEM
Student Electronic Evidence 03: STEM Infused
Curriculum Project (Levels)
Electronic Evidence 03: STEM Infused
Curriculum Project (Points)
Electronic Evidence 03: STEM Infused
Curriculum Project (Comments)
1.a.2 Draws on appropriate data to develop
classroom and instructional plans The candidate
will demonstrate the ability to develop a series
of instructional strategies based on existing
performance data for students in the EDU 4134
classroom and the relevant NCCC/ES/NCPTS to
produce a cohesive unit of five (5) lesson plans
centered on a topic in social studies. (Points)
2.b.3 Understands the influence of diversity and
plans instruction accordingly. The candidate
must identify a student with special needs and
thoughtfully and purposefully plan appropriate
modifications for each of the lesson plans that
will enable the student to be successful. (Points)
SA
Proficient
30 Overall, the unit is proficient. Student had to go
back and work on the assessment pieces prior to
uploading at the proficient level.
2
2
TN
Accomplished
41 A model unit! Content level is engaging, good use
of varied instructional strategies, good use of
technology and Children's literature. Overall,
cross curricular connections excellent.
3
3
LQ
Proficient
34 Overall, a good unit.
3
2
Per Indicator: Accomplished = 3; Proficient = 2; Emerging = 1
STEM
Student 2.d.1 Cooperates with specialists and uses
resources to support the special learning needs
of all students. The candidate will describe one
unique learner and collaborate with the
cooperating teacher to evaluate the needs of
the student in order to plan instructional and/or
assessment strategies that will enable him to
successfully meet the ES. For at least one lesson
plan, the candidate will demonstrate the ability
to incorporate co-teaching strategies (to work
with a special needs, English language learner,
or academically gifted teacher). (Points)
3.a.1 Develops and applies lessons based on the
North Carolina Common Core and Essential
Standards The candidate must align lesson plans
with the North Carolina Common Core and
Essential Standards to produce a cohesive unit
centered on a social studies topic infused with
literacy, and STEM areas including technology.
(Points)
3.c.1 Demonstrates knowledge of links between
grade/subject and the North Carolina Common
Core and Essential Standards by relating content
to other disciplines. The candidate will
demonstrate his/her ability to integrate social
studies, (STEM) Math, Science, Engineering
computer/technology ES from the North
Carolina Common Core and Essential Standards
in a series of five (5) lesson plans. (Points)
3.c.2 Relates global awareness to the subject
The candidate will integrate literary works
which align with the social studies topic that
heightens awareness of diversity and global
connections. (Points)
3.d.1 Integrates 21st century skills and content
in instruction The candidate will encourage
collaboration with team activities and the
integration of technology where appropriate
that encourages students to analyze, compare,
infer, interpret, evaluate, synthesize, and/or
problem solve to enhance understanding of
social studies topic. (Points)
SA
2
2
2
2
2
TN
3
3
3
2
2
LQ
2
2
2
2
3
Student 4.a.1 Identifies developmental levels of
individual students and plans instruction
accordingly. The candidate will identify one
unique learner for whom modifications are
made to enable the learner to be successful in
meeting the lesson objective(s). (Points)
4.a.2 Assesses and uses resources needed to
address strengths and weaknesses of students.
The candidate must collect and analyze data
from each lesson to determine if the
objective(s) was met and to what degree
students were successful in meeting the stated
objective. The analysis of data will enable
candidate to plan next instructional steps.
(Points)
4.b.1 Collaborates with colleagues to monitor
student performance and make instruction
responsive to cultural differences and individual
learning needs. The candidate will review lesson
plans with the cooperating teacher in EDU 4134
to ensure that the modifications for the unique
learner are appropriate and will maximize the
likelihood that the learner will be successful in
meeting lesson objective(s). (Points)
4.c.1 Uses a variety of appropriate methods and
materials to meet the needs of all students. The
candidate will demonstrate the ability to use
many and varied instructional strategies and
materials that purposefully and meaningfully
address the social studies topic through varied
learning styles, readiness level and/or diverse
background. (Points)
4.d.1 Integrates technology with instruction to
maximize student learning. The candidate must
integrate technology in the STEM fusion project
to enhance students’ learning, where
appropriate, and include the accompanying
artifacts. (Points)
SA
3
1
2
2
2
TN
3
3
2
3
3
LQ
3
3
2
2
2
Student 4.e.1 Integrates specific instruction that helps
students develop the ability to apply processes
and strategies for critical thinking and problem
solving. The candidate will craft lessons that
encourage learners to ask questions, think
creatively, synthesize knowledge, draw
conclusions, and solve problems. (Points)
4.f.1 Organizes student learning teams for the
purpose of developing cooperation,
collaboration, and student leadership. The
candidate will plan and implement lessons that
encourage cooperation and collaboration
among students (reflecting the social
constructivist philosophy), and are relevant to
the social studies topic. (Points)
5.c.1 Considers and uses a variety of researchverified approaches to improve teaching and
learning. The candidate will reflect upon their
choices of instructional strategies and student
data in an effort to enhance future teaching
decisions and effectively meet the learning
needs of their students. (Points)
SA
2
2
2
TN
3
2
3
LQ
2
2
2