2 pts. Possible for quality response (well-written, appropriate response to the question/ topic, or query which stimulates further discussion) Discussion Forum Rubric 2 points 1 point 0 points Incorporation of and reference to the readings in discussion responses Max pts: 1 Max pts: 1 Responses to include reference to the assigned readings for the week. Responses do not include any reference to the readings for the week Quality, well-written response Max pts: 2 Responses clearly address the discussion topic including student’s own thoughts as well as the responses posted by others. Responses address the discussion but do not respond to the responses posted by others, Responses do not address the discussion topic. Appropriate number of responses Max pts: 2 A minimum of 2 responses are posted. Only one response is posted No responses are posted questions: These assignments are extension activities, used to facilitate application of skills taught through reading and lecture. Response to an essay question involves use of the information in hypothetical situations. Rubric for essay questions 2 points for providing a response that is at three paragraphs in length. 3 points for quality of the response Three essay questions with 5 possible points per question= 15 points for Essay questions possible Rubric for Extension activity: Essay question 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points Length of response Response is 3 paragraphs in length Response is 1 or 2 paragraphs in length No response, or a response that is less than
Interaction Analysis Observation/ Description/ practice of teacher and student behaviors. Or activities Observes,, Describes or Practices 3 or more examples of the types of behaviors or activities described in question. Observes , describes or practices 1 or 2 examples of the types of behaviors or activities described in the question. Does not observe. describe , or practice any of the behaviors required in the question. Interprets student or teacher behaviors Correctly answers all questions regarding intent or interactive function of student or teacher behaviors / activities Answers to questions regarding intent or interactive function of student or teacher behaviors are partially correct Does not answer any questions regarding intent or interactive function of behaviors. Evaluates current interactions and uses information to plan future interactions Provides detailed plan for modification of future teaching, based on information from observation. Description of future are general, nonspecific. Modification may not be based on observed behavior Does not attempt to plan future interactions. All assignments must be posted by the posted due date. Assignments will be accepted late but 1 point will be deducted for each week the assignment is submitted after the due date. EVALUATION OR GRADING POLICY: Methods of Evaluation The scoring Rubrics will be used to evaluate student performance as follows:
Session Assignments Due Possible points Due Date 1 Autism and visual impairment: Issues in diagnosis and instructional Methods Discussion Forum #1 Interaction analysis Quiz 5pts. 5 pts. 4 pts. 4/13/14 2 Curricula for Students with Visual Impairment and Autism- Better Together and other appropriate curricula Discussion Forum #1 Interaction analysis Quiz 5pts. 5 pts. 4 pts. 4/20/14 3 Strategies for Building Relationships Discussion Forum #1 Interaction analysis Quiz 5pts. 5 pts. 4 pts. 4/27/14 4 Other curricula available for visually impaired students with atypical social development Discussion Forum #1 Interaction analysis Quiz 5pts. 5 pts. 4 pts. 5/4/14 5 What do to on Monday morning: Planning Instruction Discussion Forum #1 Essay question Quiz 5pts. 5 pts. 4 pts. 5/11/14 6 Fill up your “Bag of Tricks”: Following your own interests Discussion Forum #1 Essay question Quiz 5pts. 5 pts. 4 pts. 5/18/14