2.5 b Scoring Guide
Total Scores
2.5-3.0 = A
2.0-2.5 = B
1.0-2.0 = C
Below 1.0 = F
Minimal level of competence is 2.0.
Standards
IRA: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 4.1. 6.1,
6.2, 6.4
Philosophy of Teaching
CF: 1a, 2a, 2m, 3e, 3g, 3h
IRA: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 6.1, 6.2,
6.3
Scoring Guide for Portfolio Presentation
Does Not Meet Expectations
1
Minimal reflection on the role
of the teacher, classroom
management, assessment
and instruction in relationship
to Furman’s graduate program
Meets Expectations
2
Reflects on the role of the
teacher, classroom
management, assessment
and instruction in relationship
to Furman’s graduate
program
Mentioned and cited
Conceptual Framework, SC
ELA Standards, and
Standards for Reading
Professionals (specifically
demonstrates knowledge of
reading research and major
components of reading and
how they are integrated)
Conceptual Framework, SC
ELA Standards, and
Standards for Reading
Professionals
Does not include ties to the
Conceptual Framework, SC
Standards or Standards for
Reading Professionals in
portfolio or presentation
CF: 1c, 2a
Core Coursework
 Does not mention the
interrelationship of
curriculum, instruction, and
assessment
 Does not clearly articulate
personal philosophy of
education or ways it guides
teaching practices
 Does not include artifacts
from all courses
 Mentions the
interrelationship of
curriculum, instruction, and
assessment
 Articulates personal
philosophy of education
and discusses ways it
guides teaching practices
 Includes artifacts from all
courses
IRA : 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.2
Concentration Coursework
 Does not demonstrate
instructional grouping
options
 A range of instructional
practices
 A range of assessment
tools to show student
strengths and weaknesses
 Does not include artifacts
from all courses
 Demonstrates instructional
grouping options
 Instructional practices
 Assessment tools to show
student strengths and
weaknesses
 Displays positive
dispositions in regards to
literacy instruction
 Includes artifacts from all
courses
Organization
Organization is not clear
Organization eases
presentation
Mechanics
Conventional errors are
present; APA format is not
always correct
Creativity, Visual Appeal,
Initiative
Creativity and visual appeal
do not ease the presentation;
initiative reflects completion
Spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and grammar
are conventional; references
are in correct APA format
Creativity and visual appeal
ease presentation; initiative
reflects strong disposition as
educators who are caring and
thoughtful
CF: 1a., 1b., 1c, 2a.
SC ELA Standards K.1-K.6,
1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.6,
4.1-4.6, 5.1-5.6, 6.1-6.6
CF: 1a, 2b, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g,
2h, 2i
Exceeds Expectations
3
Meshes the role of the
teacher, classroom
management, assessment
and instruction in relationship
to philosophies studied
independently and at Furman
Strong ties between student
artifacts, Conceptual
Framework, SC ELA
Standards, and Standards for
Reading Professionals
(specifically demonstrates
knowledge of reading
research and major
components of reading and
how they are integrated)
 Seamlessly meshes the
interrelationship of
curriculum, instruction, and
assessment
 Strongly articulates
personal philosophy of
education and discusses
ways it guides teaching
practices
 Includes several artifacts
from across all courses
 Demonstrates several
instructional grouping
options
 A range of instructional
practices
 A range of assessment
tools to show student
strengths and weaknesses
 Motivates learners as
lifelong readers
 Displays positive
dispositions in regards to
literacy instruction
 Includes artifacts from all
courses
Organization enables
understanding of philosophy
and excellence of graduate
work
Spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and grammar
are conventional; references
are in correct APA format
Creativity and visual appeal
enhance the presentation;
initiative reflects strong
disposition as educators who
are caring and thoughtful
Total Scores
2.5-3.0 = A
2.0-2.5 = B
1.0-2.0 = C
Below 1.0 = F
Minimal level of competence is 2.0.
Conceptual Framework, SC
ELA Standards, and
Standards for Reading
Professionals
The conceptual framework
and standards are cited fewer
than two times
The conceptual framework,
SC ELA standards, and
Standards for Reading
Professionals are cited at
least twice
Exceeds
Expectations
3
Focus questions are more
than addressed in paper:
 Holistic Approach
 Development as Teacher
 Leadership
 Scholarship
 Research
 Societal Change
 Changing and Complex
World
This level indicates a
synthesis of understanding
The conceptual framework,
SC ELA standards, and
Standards for Reading
Professionals are cited more
than twice
Core Coursework
Fewer than 2 examples from
core courses are included
within the discussion of the
focus questions
Fewer than 2 examples from
concentration coursework are
included within the discussion
of the focus questions
At least 2 examples from core
courses are included within
the discussion of the focus
questions
At least 2 examples from
concentration coursework are
included within the discussion
of the focus questions
More than 2 examples from
core courses are included
within the discussion of the
focus questions.
More than 2 examples from
concentration coursework are
included within the discussion
of the focus questions
Organization of paper makes
comprehension difficult
Spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and grammar
are not conventional
APA format is not followed
correctly for all entries
Good organization throughout
paper
Spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and grammar
are conventional
APA format followed correctly
for all entries
Organization enhances
comprehension of paper.
Spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, and grammar
are conventional
APA format followed correctly
for all entries
Standards
IRA: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 4.1, 6.1,
6.2, 6.3, 6.4
Focus Questions
CF: 1a, 2a, 2m, 3e, 3g, 3h
IRA: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
CF: 1a., 1b., 1c, 2a
SC ELA Standards K.1-K.6,
1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.6, 4.14.6, 5.1-5.6, 6.1-6.6
CF: 1c, 2a
IRA: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1
Scoring Guide and Overall Rating for the Final Paper
Concentration Coursework
Does Not Meet
Expectations
1
Focus questions are not
addressed in paper:
 Holistic Approach
 Development as Teacher
 Leadership
 Scholarship
 Research
 Societal Change
 Changing and Complex
World
Meets Expectations
2
Focus questions are
addressed in paper:
 Holistic Approach
 Development as Teacher
 Leadership
 Scholarship
 Research
 Societal Change
 Changing and Complex
World
CF: 1a, 2b, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g,
2h, 2i
Organization
Mechanics
References