Description of Assignments 1. PYCL 515 Assignment #1 – Observation, Discussion, and Reflection on Ethical Issues: Code of Ethics and Case Studies (FPEC 5.8, 6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5; InTASC 9e.p, 9f

22 XIV . Appendix/Appendices Grading Rubrics for Assignments Required Case Studies Rubric The “Code of Ethics Case Studies” assignment fulfills • FPEC 5.8, 6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 • InTASC 9e.p, 9f.p, 9j.k, 9m.d, 9o.d • CAEP Unit Standard 1g • SSPEM Domain E • FEAP b.6.2.b, b.6.2.c, b.6.2.d Element Not Met Met Exceeded Summarizes Codes of Ethics and Understands Policies on Ethical Conduct (FPEC 6.1, 6.2, 6.4/InTASC 9f.p, 9j.k, 9o.d) 2 points The candidate did not read a nd summarize the nati onal, state, and professional cod es of ethics. The candidate read and summarized the natio nal, state, and professional cod es of ethics. The candidate rea d, summarize d, and demonstrated use of the nati onal, state, and professional cod es of ethics. Sum marizes the Ethics Case St udy (FE AP b.6.2.b/InTASC 9f.p, 9j.k, 9o.d) 2 points The candidate could not describe the case study within the context of the cod es of ethics. The candidate described the ca se study within the con text of the cod es of ethics. The candidate described the ca se study within the con text of the cod es of ethics and frequently demonstrated ethical behavior. De velop s a Behavior Acti on Plan (FE AP b.6.2.c/I nTASC 9f.p, 9j.k, 9o.d). 2 points The candidate did not describe an app ropriate plan of action to correct the behavior described in the case study. The candidate described an app ropriate plan of action to correct the behavior described in the case study. The candidate described an app ropriate plan of action to correct the behavior described in the case study and provided additio nal plans of actio n. Understands the State ’s Po licy on Ethical Conduct (FE AP b.6.2.d/InTASC 9f.p, 9j.k, 9o.d) 1 point The candidate did not resp ond correctly to the focal quest ion s demonstrat ing an un derstanding of stat e’s po licy on ethical conduct. The candidate resp onded correctly to the focal quest ion s demonstrat ing an un derstanding of stat e’s po licy on ethical conduct. The candidate resp onded correctly to the focal quest ion s, giving app rop riate references and/or examples demonstrat ing a clear un derstanding of stat e’s po licy on ethical conduct. Reflects on Ethical Behavior (InTASC 9e.p, 9i.k, 9m.d) 1 point The candidate did not propose activities that will prevent this type of behavior. The candidate proposed activities that will prevent this type of behavior. The candidate proposed and demonstrated activities that will prevent this type of behavior. 23 Identifies Resources on Ethics (InTASC 9e.p, 9i.k, 9m.d) 1 point The candidate did not identify and reference three professional resources on ethics. The candidate identified and referenced three professional resources on ethics. The candidate identified and referenced more than three professional resources on ethics. Des cribes Consequences of Unethical Practices (FPEC 6.2/ InTASC 9o.d) 1 point The candidate did not describe the consequences (e.g., potential loss of job, fine, etc.) of the educators’ unethical practices based on the state’s policy on ethical conduct. The c andidate described the consequences (e.g., potential loss of job, fine, etc.) of the educators’ unethical practices based on the state’s policy on ethical conduct. The candidate described the consequences (e.g., potential loss of job, fine, etc.) of the educators’ unethical practices based on the state’s policy on ethical conduct, providing appropriate references and examples. TOTAL SCORE= /10 points* * All students must pass the Assignment at 70% or higher. All students must pass the assignment having ‘Met’ or ‘Exceeded’ each element. Any ‘Not Met’ element requires instructor remediation prior to the end of the course to achieve a passing grade for the a ssignment. Students must pass the assignment to pass the course.