EDF 3234: Learner Development Project
Description: The Learner Development Project is the Key Assignment that will be uploaded to the Tk20 system as part of your program assessment and readiness
to be an Empowered Professional Making a Difference. You will create a PowerPoint or Google Presentation document which describes the characteristics
(physical, social, emotional, intellectual development, cultural characteristics, and learning disabilities) of the students you would like to teach. This is an
opportunity for you to learn specific information related to the students you intend to teach and the general characteristics of your future students. You need to
choose one of the following combinations of grade levels for your area of concentration: Pre-K thru 1; 2 and 3, 4 and 5; 6 and 7, 8 and 9; 10 thru 12; Adult
(multiple generations); ESE K-5, ESE 6 – 8; or ESE 9 - 12. You will describe the characteristics of these students in a way that both you and I have a better
understanding of the children you will be working with and how to best teach the general population of students given their characteristics. You will include an
aspect of the historical and sociological perspective with respect to current practices in education.
Key Assignment: EDF 3234 Learner Development Project
Program(s) SLOs:
o Critical Thinker - 1.3 Content: Draw upon human development/learning theories and concepts as the foundation for instructional planning
o Decision Maker - 1.2 Content: Identify the cognitive, linguistic, emotional, and physical needs of students and match them appropriately to
instructional plans.
NCATE Standard 1 Component: 1c: Professional & Pedagogical Knowledge & Skills for Teacher Candidates
Conceptual Framework Outcomes: Critical Thinker; Decision Maker
Competency Rubric
Evaluation of the Course Student Learning Outcome (SLO) listed below is determined based on performance on the corresponding Assignment Grading Rubric as follows: 100-90%
= Exceeds Expectations, 89-70% = Meets Expectations, 69% & below = Does Not Meet Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Does not Meet
Expectations
FEAPS
2.0, 3.8, 5.0, 7.6, 10.0,
12.5
Course SLO
The student will construct a Learner Development Project that describes the
physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development characteristics of the
students he or she would like to teach.
Criteria
Quality of Introduction and
Conclusion
Description of Physical
Characteristics of the chosen
developmental level
PEC 7.1
Subject Area Competencies
Professional Education (PEC):
00.7.1, 00.13.2
ESOL Performance
Standards
2.1, 2.2, 22.1, 23.2,
23.3, 25.1
Reading Endorsement
Competencies
N/A
ESOL: 47.3.1, 47.3.5, 47.3.8,
47.10.1, 47.10.3
Assignment Grading Rubric
Performance Descriptors
Accomplished
4 Points: The introduction identifies the purpose of the presentation and generates a compelling desire
to continue viewing, frames the developmental level in a holistic manner, and transitions the reader
into the specific developmental attributes that are to follow. The conclusion appropriately summarizes
the presentation.
4 Points: Appropriate physical characteristics of the chosen developmental level are comprehensively
described to include topics and terms such as stature, weight, motor and muscles development,
prepubescence, preadolescence, puberty, and adulthood.
Developing
2 Point: The introduction identifies the
purpose of the presentation and
frames the developmental level in a
holistic manner. A conclusion is
provided.
2 Point: General physical
characteristics of the chosen
developmental level are described.
Inadequate
0 Points: The introduction does
not set the stage for the
presentation to follow and/or a
conclusion is not provided.
0 Points: General physical
characteristics of the chosen
developmental level are not
described.
Description of Social characteristics of
the chosen developmental level
PEC7.1
4 Points: Appropriate social characteristics of the chosen developmental level are comprehensively
described to include topics and terms such as play, self-centered, sharing, group acceptance, peer
relationships, generosity, kindness, sacrificing self-interest for others, leadership, friend relationships,
marriage and divorce.
2 Point: General social characteristics
of the chosen developmental level are
described.
0 Points: The social characteristics
are not described or are incorrect
for the chosen developmental
level.
Description of Emotional characteristics
of the chosen developmental level
PEC 13.2
4 Points: Appropriate emotional characteristics of the chosen developmental level are comprehensively
described to include topics and terms such as self-esteem, verbal or nonverbal facial and gestural
expressions, anger, anxiety, mood, and depression.
2 Point: General emotional
characteristics of the chosen
developmental level are described.
Description of Mental characteristics of
the chosen developmental level
PEC 7.1
4 Points: Appropriate mental characteristics of the chosen developmental level are comprehensively
described to include topics and terms such as language skills, intuitive or logical reasoning, seriation,
transitivity, classification, decentering, reversibility, conservation, elimination of egocentrism,
metacognition, and multidimensional, metaphorical and abstract thought.
4 Points: Developmentally appropriate motivation is comprehensively described to include concepts
such as extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, motivation to learn, age-appropriate reward systems,
creating a safe classroom environment, modeling respect for all, task values, goal orientation, and self
efficacy.
4 Points: Several developmentally-appropriate classroom management strategies are presented to
include establishing rules, reward systems, maintaining a positive learning environment, learner
responsibilities, contracts, time management, transitions between activities, effective communication
with all stakeholders, setting boundaries, seating arrangements, expectations, consequences,
intervention strategies, and dealing with violence and aggression.
4 Points: The presentation demonstrates a high level of technological pedagogical content knowledge
by modeling the use of appropriate font selections (including color, style, all text 18 points or larger,
not more than 3 styles, matching styles to headings or body text, and use of bright colors for emphasis);
including representative graphics (visual theme supports the topic of the presentation), providing
supportive illustrations, charts, and graphs (enhance topics, no more than one per slide, and are of a
readable size); providing supportive video and audio (multiple communication channels to support
multiple learning styles); elimination of unnecessary words or long lists; appropriate flow of topics to
include main topics and subtopics; judicious use of slide transitions (support the presentation as
opposed to distracting the viewer); and allowing for margins and use of colors that ensure the ability to
view and project the presentation.
4 Points: The presentation is written for an informed audience of your peers; includes credible and
appropriate citations in APA style; is not plagiarized or infringing on copyrights; is error free to include
eliminating misspellings, grammatical mistakes; avoids unnecessary jargon or use of abbreviations;
adheres to the elements of style such as economy of language, precise word choice, and pleasing
rhythm.
2 Point: General mental characteristics
of the chosen developmental level are
described.
0 Points: The emotional
characteristics are not described
or are incorrect for the chosen
developmental level.
0 Points: The mental
characteristics are not described
or are incorrect for the chosen
developmental level.
0 Points: Motivational concepts
are not described or are incorrect
for the chosen developmental
level.
0 Points: Classroom management
strategies are not described or
are incorrect for the chosen
developmental level.
Description of Developmentallyappropriate Motivation
FEAP 3.8, 7.6
Presentation of Several Developmentallyappropriate Classroom Management
Strategies
FEAP 10.0
Level of Technological/Pedagogical
Content Knowledge
FEAP 12.5
Demonstration of effective Composition
Skills
FEAP 2.0
Description of students’ Cultural
Characteristics
FEAP 5.0; ESOL SAC 47.3.1, 47.3.5, 47.3.8,
47.10.1, 47.10.3; ESOL STD 2.1,2.2,.22.1,
23.2, 23.3
4 Points: Appropriate cultural characteristics of students in the respective regional area are described
in sufficient detail to understand the background and attitudes of the students that will be in the
classrooms, comparison and contrast of local cultures to major cultures worldwide, and strategies to
work with home and school-related personnel to overcome cultural barriers.
Description of Learning Disabilities
ESOL STD 25.1
4 Points: Appropriate learning disabilities that are common to the age group are described with a
special emphasis on those that would relate to LEP students, as well as hearing and language related
disabilities that affect language development.
2 Point: General motivational concepts
of the chosen developmental level are
described.
2 Point: General classroom
management strategies for the chosen
developmental level are described.
2 Point: The presentation
demonstrates an average level of
technological pedagogical content
knowledge by modeling the principals
of good design.
0 Points: The presentation is hard
to follow or read and does not
enhance learning the topic.
2 Point: The presentation includes
credible and appropriate citations in
APA style; is not plagiarized or
infringing on copyrights; and is error
free to include eliminating
misspellings, grammatical mistakes.
2 point: Appropriate cultural
characteristics of students in the
Northwest Florida regional area are
described to include comparison and
contrast of local cultures to major
cultures worldwide.
2 Point: Appropriate learning
disabilities that are common to the age
group are described with a special
emphasis on those that would relate to
LEP students.
0 Points: The presentation is not
appropriately referenced,
includes plagiarized or
copyrighted material; and/or
contains spelling and grammatical
errors.
0 points: Appropriate cultural
characteristics of students in the
Northwest Florida regional area
and appropriate strategies to
overcome cultural barriers are
not described.
0 Points: Appropriate learning
disabilities that are common to
the age group are not described.