South Dakota State University
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Oral Examination Rubric
ELEMENT
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.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE
OUTSTANDING (2)
PROFICIENT (1)
Candidate shows both breadth
Candidate generally understands
and depth in understanding of
current practice, research, theories,
practice, research, theories, and and issues relevant to the content
issues.
area and level of education.
The candidate is able to
The candidate is often able to
describe the above from
express multiple perspectives and
multiple perspectives and has a describe the complexity and
complex understanding of
changing nature of this knowledge.
trends in the field of education.
Candidate is enthusiastic and
The candidate displays commitment
involved in the education of all
to teaching and learning for all
learners.
learners.
The candidate had a deep
The candidate is able to explain the
understanding of learning
theory and practice of learning in
theory and the implications for
his or her area(s) of specialization.
practice.
There is a deep understanding
The candidate is able to explain how
of diversity and its implications cultural diversity as well as
for education.
individual student differences can
impact student learning.
Candidate combines
There is evidence that the candidate
exceptional success as an
has effectively applied this
educator with the ability to
understanding in educational
explain that success in terms of settings.
applying theory to practice.
Candidate clearly values
Candidate demonstrates no
individuals who are diverse in
intolerance for those who are
terms of race, ethnicity,
diverse in terms of race, ethnicity,
exceptionality, religion, sexual
exceptionality, religion, sexual
orientation, socioeconomic
orientation, socioeconomic status or
status or gender.
gender.
Candidate:
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Date of Oral Examination: ____
Evaluator:
UNSATISFACTORY (0)
Candidate struggles with
practice, research, theory,
and/or issues.
Candidate is only able to work
from a limited personal
perspective. Candidate is
unable to apply theory to
practice.
There is a lack of enthusiasm
for the role of educator.
The candidate can provide only
shallow explanations for
learning theory and the
implications for practice.
The candidate has a very
limited understanding of the
implications of diversity.
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COMMENTS
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
Evidence does not support that
the candidate has successfully
applied educational theory to
his or her practice.
2
1
0
Candidate demonstrates
intolerance for those who are
diverse in terms of race,
ethnicity, exceptionality,
religion, sexual orientation,
socioeconomic status or gender.
2
1
0
ELEMENT
3. Effectively participates in
curricular processes.
OUTSTANDING (2)
The candidate has a deep
understanding of content
knowledge and the way that
content can be organized for
curricular purposes.
There is evidence that the
candidate has been very
successful in all aspects of the
development and
implementation of curriculum.
4. Effectively communicates.
The candidate is an
exceptionally effective speaker,
writer, and listener.
The candidate displays a deep
understanding of the
importance of culture in
communication processes.
PROFICIENT (1)
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.
UNSATISFACTORY (0)
The candidate displays limited
understanding of curriculum
and curricular processes.
COMMENTS
Evidence does not support
effective participation in
curricular processes.
2
1
0
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.
The candidate is ineffective as a
communicator.
2
1
0
Evidence for sensitivity to the
importance of culture in
communication processes is
either not present or negative in
nature.
2
1
0
2
1
0
ELEMENT
5. Displays commitment to
professional involvement and
growth through continual
learning
6. Appropriately uses
educational technology
Revised 3/5/11
OUTSTANDING (2)
Candidate is able to clearly
articulate growth as a
professional.
Candidate is able to
communicate and provide a
considered rationale for his/her
personal beliefs and core values
regarding education.
Candidate has definite plans for
further education, learning, and
research.
PROFICIENT (1)
Candidate will continue to learn
when opportunities for doing so are
present.
Candidate is able to communicate
personal beliefs and core values
regarding education.
UNSATISFACTORY (0)
Candidate minimizes the need
for improving professional
skills and/or knowledge.
Candidate is fails to
communicate personal beliefs
and core values regarding
education.
Candidate has both long and short
term career goals.
2
1
0
Candidate belongs to both
professional and community
organizations.
Candidate is aware of appropriate
professional organizations and has
plans for joining.
Candidate does not
communicate any plans for
further professional
development.
Candidate does not appear to
have considered membership in
professional organizations.
Candidate has worked in
collaborative settings to
improve education.
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.
Candidate does not appear to
have considered professional
involvement or has no plans for
involvement.
Candidate significantly
demonstrates a lack of personal
or professional integrity.
2
1
0
Candidate describes actions in terms
of the positive impact those actions
will have on others.
Candidate consistently justifies
actions in terms of impact on
his or her own life.
2
1
0
Candidate can demonstrate
appropriate knowledge and use of
educational technology.
Candidate has difficulty in the
effective use of educational
technology.
2
1
0
Candidate demonstrates
adherence to and an
understanding of a high
standard of personal and
professional integrity.
Candidate seeks situations in
which he or she can
significantly improve the lives
of others.
Candidate displays extensive
knowledge of educational
technology and understands the
role of technology within the
school or organization.
COMMENTS
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0