1=Little or None 2=Some 3=Significantly 4=Extensively
Score
A. Course
Description
B.Course
Objectives
C.Texts,
Readings,
Resources
1.
An emphasis related to cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity is articulated in the description of the course (e.g., this is a
course on cultural, linguistic, and ability diversity).
2.
2..An emphasis on evidence-based practices is articulated in the description of the course.
3.
An emphasis on problem solving is articulated in the description of the course.
4.
An emphasis on collaboration is articulated in the description of the course.
5.
Corse objectives provide clear expectations outcomes related to children of diverse abilities and their families.
6.
Course objectives provide clear expectations on outcomes related to children who are culturally and linguistically diverse and
their families.
7.
Course objectives underscore the emphasis on evidence-based practices and decision making.
8.
9.
Course objectives underscore the emphasis on problem solving and collaboration.
Assigned resources support students in learning how culture, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, and other factors
influence early childhood development and practices.
10. Assigned resources support students in learning how to support the full participation of young children with disabilities in
diverse home and community settings.
11. Assigned resources support students in learning about evidence-based practices for supporting children who are culturally,
linguistically, and ability diverse.
Revised 2/1/11; 2/25/11;3/20/12
Notes
Early Childhood
Field
Experience
Infant/Toddler
Care and
Education
Early Childhood
Guidance
Child Health
Safety and
Nutrition
Early Childhood
Curriculum II
NA = not applicable 0 = question/review
Early Childhood
Curriculum I
Child Growth
and
Development
Indicators
Intro to ECE
Kirkwood Community College – Heartland Syllabus Rubric
1=Little or None 2=Some 3=Significantly 4=Extensively
Score
D. Assignments
12. Assignments engage students in learning how to support the full participation of young children with disabilities in diverse
home and community settings.
13. Assignments engage students in learning how culture, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status and other factors
influence early childhood development and practices.
14. Assignments provided opportunities for students to reflection upon the experience and similarities and/or challenges to
their own cultural background.
15. Assignments provide students with a variety of experiences in problem solving and evidence-based decision making.
16. Assignments provide students with different opportunities for collaboration with children, family members, and colleagues
E. Guest
Speakers
17. Guest speakers include family members and community partners with stories related to the core values.
18. Guest speakers support students in learning about the strength and diversity of their community.
Revised 2/1/11; 2/25/11;3/20/12
Notes
Early Childhood
Field Experience
Infant/Toddler
Care and
Education
Early Childhood
Guidance
Child Health
Safety and
Nutrition
Early Childhood
Curriculum II
NA = not applicable 0 = question/review
Early Childhood
Curriculum I
Child Growth and
Development
Indicators
Intro to ECE
Kirkwood Community College – Heartland Syllabus Rubric
1=Little or None 2=Some 3=Significantly 4=Extensively
Score
F. In-class
instructional
experiences
19. In-class experiences are clearly linked to core program values (e.g., inclusion, evidence-based practices, problem solving).
20. In-class activities engage students in learning how to support the full participation of young children with disabilities in diverse
home and community settings.
21 In-class activities engage students in learning how culture, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status and other factors
influence early childhood development and practices.
22. There are experiences (did say objectives – changed to experiences) related to students examining different cultural lenses –
their own and those of others.
Adapted from Thorp & Sanchez, 2007
L=
S=
SI =
E=
Total Score =
Total Possible =
Revised 2/1/11; 2/25/11;3/20/12
Infant/Toddler
Care and
Education
Early Childhood
Field
Experience
Notes
Early Childhood
Guidance
Child Health
Safety and
Nutrition
Early Childhood
Curriculum II
NA = not applicable 0 = question/review
Early Childhood
Curriculum I
Child Growth
and
Development
Indicators
Intro to ECE
Kirkwood Community College – Heartland Syllabus Rubric