South Dakota State University
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Written Examination (Portfolio) Rubric
Candidate:
Date: ____
Evaluator:
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Curriculum and Instruction
Acceptable: Most artifacts meet the conditions stated below and all Goals are supported by
artifacts that meet the conditions stated below.
Unacceptable: There are goals for which the portfolio does not provide sufficient evidence that
the goal has been met.
Please indicate whether the condition is met (M) or not met (N) for each criterion and Goal.
Met/Not Met
Comments
1. Artifacts are appropriate
to goals
Goal 1 ___
Goal 2 ___
Goal 3 ___
Goal 4 ___
Goal 5 ___
Goal 6 ___
Specify any artifacts that are not appropriate
and explain.
2. Artifacts demonstrate
student’s competence
Goal 1 ___
Goal 2 ___
Goal 3 ___
Goal 4 ___
Goal 5 ___
Goal 6 ___
Specify any artifacts that fail to demonstrate
competence.
3. Artifacts consist only of
work in which student had
a role in production
Goal 1 ___
Goal 2 ___
Goal 3 ___
Goal 4 ___
Goal 5 ___
Goal 6 ___
Specify any artifacts for which this is not true.
4. Rationales successfully
make the case that, based
on the artifacts provided,
the student has met the
Goal.
Goal 1 ___
Goal 2 ___
Goal 3 ___
Goal 4 ___
Goal 5 ___
Goal 6 ___
Specify any artifacts for which the rationale is
inadequate.
The portfolio will be judged as
Unacceptable and the student will not be
able to continue to the oral exam if 1, 2,
and/or 3 above are not generally met OR if
there is a Not Met for any Goal in 4.
Based on the criteria listed and your analysis,
rate the portfolio as Acceptable or
Unacceptable.
__ Acceptable
__ Unacceptable
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION GOALS
Goal
1. Displays knowledge of
current practices, research,
theories, and issues in
education.
2. Demonstrates knowledge
of how students learn and is
able to effectively apply that
knowledge within a variety
of educational roles.
Candidate generally understands current practice, research, theories, and issues relevant to
the content area and level of education.
The candidate is often able to express multiple perspectives and describe the complexity
and changing nature of this knowledge.
The candidate displays commitment to teaching and learning for all learners.
The candidate is able to explain the theory and practice of learning in his or her area(s) of
specialization.
The candidate is able to explain how cultural diversity as well as individual student
differences can impact student learning.
There is evidence that the candidate has effectively applied this understanding in
educational settings.
Candidate demonstrates no intolerance for those who are diverse in terms of race,
ethnicity, exceptionality, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or gender.
3. Effectively participates in
curricular processes.
Candidate displays knowledge relevant to learning goals, objectives, and activities.
Content is structured to meet student needs and expressed in terms of student
achievement.
There is evidence that the candidate has successfully participated in curriculum
development and implementation.
4. Effectively communicates.
The candidate is able to verbally and nonverbally communicate appropriately relative to
intent and setting. The candidate is a competent speaker, writer, and listener.
The candidate is sensitive to the importance of culture in communication processes.
5. Displays commitment to
professional involvement
and growth through
continual learning
Candidate will continue to learn when opportunities for doing so are present.
Candidate is able to communicate personal beliefs and core values regarding education.
Candidate has both long and short term career goals.
Candidate is aware of appropriate professional organizations and has plans for joining.
Candidate is aware of opportunities to contribute collaboratively as a professional and has
plans for doing so.
Candidate does not demonstrate a lack of personal or professional integrity.
6. Appropriately uses
educational technology
Revised 9/1/07
Candidate describes actions in terms of the positive impact those actions will have on
others.
Candidate can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and use of educational technology.