Suggested Self-Evaluation Rubric for "Speak Tłı̨ chǫ"
Pronunciation
Usage
Participation
Affect
Expert
has no difficulty
correctly
pronouncing new
words on first
hearing, does not
make any errors in
pronunciation
freely tries out
learned vocabulary
in the community
and uses current
knowledge to
solicit new
vocabulary and
understanding
Proficient
is able to hear and
identify all of the
features of the
language and can
mimic
pronunciation with
practice making
very few errors
uses learned
vocabulary in the
correct setting in
community but
relies mainly on
class for new
vocabulary
language learning
is a bridge to
reforming
attitudes and
outlook on a new
culture,
appreciates how
the nuances of the
language reflect a
different
worldview, and
has learned to
empathize with
that worldview.
has gained some
insights into
differences in
worldview as
reflected in
language, is nonjudgmental about
these differences
Apprentice
can hear and
pronounce most of
the distinctive
non-English
features of the
language with
substantial
practice, but
frequently makes
errors or
substitutes one
feature for
another, for
instance uses a
glottal instead of
nasalization
cannot hear the
distinction
between nasal and
non-nasal vowels,
or between
glottalized and
unglottalized
consonants, or
high and low
tones. – has
difficulty
reproducing most
of the non-English
sounds
is willing to use
only vocabulary
which has been
thoroughly
rehearsed and
confidently
learned, to speak
to people in the
community
outside of
classroom setting.
participates
frequently in class
discussions, is
eager to try out
new vocabulary in
class and practices
at home, suggests
content for
learning based on
real life needs, and
shares learning
experiences from
outside the
classroom
participates in
class discussions,
is eager to try out
new vocabulary in
class with some
practice at home,
occasionally
suggests content
for learning based
on real life needs
contributes to
class discussion
only when topic
relates directly to
self, infrequently
has suggestions
for new learning
content, willingly
practices
vocabulary in class
but makes only
limited use of
practice
opportunities
outside of class
answers only
questions directly
addressed to
learner, repeats
vocabulary only
when called upon,
makes minimal
attempts at
practicing words
and phrases, does
not attempt any
input regarding
class content
Shows little
interest in, or
appreciation of
anything beyond
the mechanics of
the language
Novice
limits attempts to
speak the
language to the
classroom
activities, does not
use what has been
learned in real-life
situations
mechanics of
language are
learner's primary
focus, has some
awareness that
cultural values
may be reflected
in language, but is
not able to give
specific examples
yet
Suggested Self-Evaluation Rubric for "Speak Tłı̨ chǫ"
Comments:
Pronunciation – .
Usage – .
Participation – .
Affect – .
Other important learning – .