Module 1 Assignment Assignment: DEVELOPING YOUR PRESCHOOL UNIT PLAN AND MEANINGFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES The joys and challenges of learning with young children through meaningful, engaging experien

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how the dog project originated. (2-3 paragraphs)

2 ptsAdvancedExplanation of how dog project originated is clear and supported by specific and highly relevant examples of both teachers’ and children’s actions.

1.6 ptsProficientExplanation of how dog project originated is clear and supported by relevant examples of both teachers’ and children’s actions.

1.4 ptsEmergingExplanation of how dog project originated is cursory, vague, or partially accurate. Relevance of examples is unclear.

0 ptsNoviceExplanation of how dog project originated is missing or inaccurate.

2 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe how at least 5 content areas were integrated in the learning experiences that made up the dog project. (2-3 paragraphs)

4 ptsAdvancedDescription of how at least five content areas were integrated in the learning experiences is clear, accurate, and specific.

3.2 ptsProficientDescription of how at least five content areas were integrated in the learning experiences is clear and accurate.

2.8 ptsEmergingDescription of how at least five content areas were integrated in the learning experiences is vague, incomplete,or partially accurate.

0 ptsNoviceDescription of how at least five content areas were integrated in the learning experiences is missing or inaccurate.

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe three additional learning experiences linked to specific content areas that would fit into the dog project. Include a description of the materials/resources/experts you would provide to enhance children’s engagement and learning. (2-3 paragraphs)

6 ptsAdvancedDescription of three additional learning experiences is clear, relevant, and specific. Description of materials, resources, and or experts reflects a variety of developmentally appropriate options that promote active engagement.

4.8 ptsProficientDescription of three additional learning experiences is clear and relevant. Description of developmentally appropriate materials, resources, and or experts is included.

4.2 ptsEmergingDescription of three additional learning experiences is general or vague. Description of materials, resources, and or experts is limited.

0 ptsNoviceDescription of three additional learning experiences is incomplete, irrelevant, or missing.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain the value of building learning experiences on children’s questions, observation, and wonderings. (1-2 paragraphs)

4 ptsAdvancedExplanation of the value of building learning experiences on children’s questions, observations, and wonderings is clear, specific, and relevant.

3.2 ptsProficientExplanation of the value of building learning experiences on children’s questions, observations, and wonderings is clear and relevant.

2.8 ptsEmergingExplanation of the value of building learning experiences on children’s questions, observations, and wonderings is general or vague.

0 ptsNoviceExplanation of the value of building learning experiences on children’s questions, observations, and wonderings is missing or inaccurate.

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how children were given opportunities to experience cognitive, physical, and/or social-emotional growth as a result of this project. Provide at least 3 examples. (1-2 paragraphs)

4 ptsAdvancedExplanation of how children were given opportunities to experience cognitive, physical, and/or social emotional growth as result of this project is clear and accurate. Examples are relevant.

3.2 ptsProficientWriting adheres to Walden’s requirements for scholarly writing. It is generally clear, concise, well organized, and logical with minimal to no grammatical errors.

2.8 ptsEmergingExplanation of how children were given opportunities to experience cognitive, physical, and/or social emotional growth as result of this project is general and/or partially accurate. Examples are incomplete or of limited relevance.

0 ptsNoviceExplanation of how children were given opportunities to experience cognitive, physical, and/or social emotional growth as result of this project is missing or inaccurate.

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain the role of external experts who participated in the project. (1-2 paragraphs)

3 ptsAdvancedExplanation of the role of external experts is clear, specific, and accurate.

2.4 ptsProficientExplanation of the role of external experts is clear and accurate.

2.1 ptsEmergingExplanation of the role of external experts is vague or partially accurate.

0 ptsNoviceExplanation of the role of external experts is missing or inaccurate.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain the importance of spontaneity and awareness of opportunity when engaging in project-based learning. (2-3 paragraphs)

3 ptsAdvancedExplanation of the importance of spontaneity and awareness of opportunity when engaging in project-based learning is clear, detailed, and accurate.

2.4 ptsProficientExplanation of the importance of spontaneity and awareness of opportunity when engaging in project-based learning is clear and accurate.

2.1 ptsEmergingExplanation of the importance of spontaneity and awareness of opportunity when engaging in project-based learning is vague or partially accurate.

0 ptsNoviceExplanation of the importance of spontaneity and awareness of opportunity when engaging in project-based learning is missing or inaccurate.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how the experience with the dog groomer promoted active learning and engagement among the children. Describe at least one additional learning activity that teachers could facilitate as a result of this experience. (2-3 paragraphs)

4 ptsAdvancedExplanation of how the experience with the dog groomer promoted active learning and engagement is clear, detailed and accurate. Description of at least one additional learning activity is clear, specific, and highly relevant.

3.2 ptsProficientExplanation of how the experience with the dog groomer promoted active learning and engagement is clear and accurate. Description of at least one additional learning activity is clear and relevant.

2.8 ptsEmergingExplanation of how the experience with the dog groomer promoted active learning and engagement is vague or partially accurate. Description of at least one additional learning activity is vague or of limited relevance.

0 ptsNoviceExplanation of how the experience with the dog groomer promoted active learning and engagement is missing or inaccurate.

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplain how the culmination of the project encouraged children to: Make meaning from what they learned Plan and organize how best to represent their understanding Work collaboratively Problem solve Communicate Celebrate and share their learning experiences Using examples, share how participating in this project, helped children to grow in each of these areas.

6 ptsAdvancedExplanation of the culmination of the project includes clear, specific, and highly relevant examples of how children grew in each area.

4.8 ptsProficientExplanation of the culmination of the project includes clear and relevant examples of how children grew in each area.

4.2 ptsEmergingExplanation of the culmination of the project is vague and examples are of limited relevance or are partially accurate.

0 ptsNoviceExplanation of the culmination of the project is missing or inaccurate.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Writing

4 ptsAdvancedWriting fully adheres to Walden’s requirements for scholarly writing in that the assignment is exceptionally clear, concise, and well organized, with no grammatical errors.

3.2 ptsProficientWriting adheres to Walden’s requirements for scholarly writing. It is generally clear, concise, well organized, and logical with minimal to no grammatical errors.

2.8 ptsEmergingWriting is coherent but lacks clarity, interrupted by grammatical errors.

0 ptsNoviceWriting is incoherent, lacks clarity, organization, and has significant grammatical errors.

4 pts