Learning How to Learn
 Becoming a better
student
 Inquiring about a
subject
 Learning to be a selfdirected learner

New Discoveries
 Feelings
 Interests
 Ideas/Values
“Significant Learning” Rubric
based on the work of L. Dee Fink, Ph.D.
Emerging (1)
Satisfactory (2)
Advanced (3)
Shows a beginning
Begins to demonstrate
Fully demonstrates
understanding of what it
consistent positive learning effective learning
means to be a good
behaviors, i.e. clear learning strategies in and outside
student, i.e. self directed.
goals and learning plan.
the classroom in order to
maximize learning.
Shows a beginning
understanding of the ability
to think and feel differently
as a learner.
Demonstrates new thinking,
feelings, ideas, and interests
as a result of interaction
with the course material and
with fellow students.
Clearly able to integrate
new ideas, feelings,
thoughts as a result of
interaction with the course
material and with fellow
students.
Human Dimension
 Learning about one’s
self
 Learning about others
 Understanding different
Values
 Developing empathy
Shows a beginning
awareness of the important
connection between
learning about one’s self
and interacting with others.
Demonstrates a growing
ability to reflect on one’s
self and to apply these
insights to understanding
and successfully interacting
with others.
Clearly understands the
importance of self
knowledge and has
successfully applied these
new insights to
understanding and relating
to others.
Integration
 Connecting ideas
 Connecting people
 Connecting realms of
life
Shows a beginning ability
to make connections
among ideas and concepts
with the material in the
course and within one’s
own life.
Recognizes points of
integration among ideas
within the course, and with
ideas, information and
perspectives from other
courses.
Clearly identifies points of
integration among course
ideas, information and
perspectives from other
courses, and with one’s
own personal, social,
and/or professional life.
Evidence of Learning
Application
 Enhanced
communication skills
(written and spoken)
 Enhanced thinking
skills
(creative, critical and
practical)
Begins to understand and
apply the different kinds of
thinking and
communication skills.
Shows a developing ability
to apply creative, critical
and practical skills and
communication skills
necessary to effectively
manage a complex project.
Fully demonstrates an
ability to successfully
apply critical, creative and
practical thinking skills
and communication skills
to a complex project.
Foundational Knowledge
 Understanding and
remembering
information and ideas
Demonstrates a
rudimentary understanding
of key course concepts,
terms, principles, and
ideas.
Demonstrates a clear
understanding of the key
course concepts, terms,
principles and ideas.
Demonstrates, integrates
and applies key course
concepts, terms, principles
and ideas.
Total points:
Evidence of Significant Learning: 13+
Evidence of Satisfactory Learning: 12+
Evidence of Minimal Learning: 1-12