Virginia Commonwealth University
Department of Special Education and Disability Policy
Early Childhood Special Education Program
ECSE 672: Preschool Internship
Candidate: Katherine Miller
Assignment: Learning Environment Plan
Faculty Evaluator: Serra De Arment
Evaluation Date: Summer 2014
Component 1: Description ECSE5S1 (1 point)Unacceptable
0.0 – 0.7
Project lacks elements of description of the early childhood education instructional setting environment (type of program, location, age and characteristics of children served). / Acceptable
0.8
Project includes basic description of early childhood education instructional setting environment (type of program, location, age and characteristics of children served). / Target
0.9 - 1
Project includes in-depth description of early childhood education instructional setting environment (type of program, location, age and characteristics of children served).
Component 2: Description and Analysis ICC5K1, ICC5K2, ICC5K3, ICC5S1, ECSE5S1 (5 pts)
Unacceptable
0 - 3.9
Project lacks description and visual representation (drawings, pictures, etc.) of room arrangement, types of learning areas, and organization of materials. Analysis does not include strengths and weaknesses of the learning environment and/or developmental and diversity appropriateness. Clear description and rationale for recommended changes is not provided. / Acceptable
4 - 4.4
Project includes basic description and visual representation (drawings, pictures, etc.) of room arrangement, types of learning areas, and organization of materials. Detailed analysis includes strengths and weaknesses of the learning environment, including developmental and diversity appropriateness. Clear description and rationale for recommended changes provided. / Target
4.5 - 5
Project includes detailed description and visual representation (drawings, pictures, etc.) of room arrangement, types of learning areas, and organization of materials. Detailed analysis includes strengths and weaknesses of the learning environment, including developmental and diversity appropriateness. Clear, detailed description and rationale for recommended changes provided.
Component 3:Schedules and Daily RoutinesICC5K1, ICC5K3, ICC5K5, ICC5S4, ECSE5S1, ECSE5S2 (5 points)
Unacceptable
0 - 3.9
Project lacks elements of requirements: either sample schedules, descriptions of activities, analysis of strengths and/or weaknesses regarding sequence, duration, range of activities, groupings; and/ or description and rationale for recommended changes. / Acceptable
4 - 4.4
Project includes sample schedules (observed and recommended modifications) with descriptions of activities; analysis of strengths and weaknesses regarding sequence, duration, range of activities, groupings; description and rationale for recommended changes. / Target
4.5 - 5
Project includes detailed sample schedules (observed and recommended modifications) with thorough descriptions of activities; analysis of strength and weaknesses regarding sequence, duration, range of activities, groupings; thorough description and rationale for recommended changes.
Component 4:Milestones of Child Development ICC2K1 (2 points)
Unacceptable
0 - 1.5
Project lacks clear understanding of typical child development for the age of children in the assigned classroom. / Acceptable
1.6 - 1.7
Project includes description of typical child development for the age of children in the assigned classroom. / Target
1.8 - 2
Project includes clear, concise description of typical child development for the age of children in the assigned classroom.
Component 5: Modifications ICC2K2, ICC3K1, ICC3K2, ICC5K2, ICC5S6, ECSE5S1, ECSE5S2, ECSE5S5 (10 points)
Unacceptable
0 - 7.9
Project lacks elements of requirements: either summary of level of performance for the two children; specific modifications to the physical environment or schedule/routine for the two children, including assistive as needed. / Acceptable
8 - 8.9
Project includes summary of present level of performance for two children; specific modifications to the physical environment and schedule/routine for the two children, including assistive technology as needed. / Target
9 - 10
Project includes detailed summary of present level of performance for two children; specific, appropriate modifications to the physical environment and schedule/routine for the two children, including assistive technology as needed.
Component 6: Quality of project ECSE9S6 (1 point)
Unacceptable
0.0 – 0.7
Recommended practices lack citations. / Acceptable
0.8
Recommended practices from at least 2 sources (NAEYC, DEC/CEC, Zero to Three readings, etc.) are used as basis for analysis; citations included. / Target
0.9 - 1
Recommended practices from at least 3 sources (NAEYC, DEC/CEC, Zero to Three readings, etc.) are used as basis for analysis; citations included.
Component 7: Reflection ICC5K1, ICC5K3, ICC5K4, ECSE5S1, ECSE5S2, ICC9S11 (5 points)
Unacceptable
0 - 3.9
Modifications and/or strategies lack explanation and/or justification and lack careful reflection and/or creativity. / Acceptable
4 - 4.4
Modifications and strategies are explained and justified and show careful reflection and creativity. / Target
4.5 - 5
Modifications and strategies are thoroughly explained and justified and show a high degree of reflection and creativity.
Component 8: Writing Mechanics CC9S8 (1 point)
Unacceptable
0.0 – 0.7
Mechanical/grammatical errors; unclear writing. / Acceptable
0.8
Mechanically and grammatically correct; clear writing. / Target
0.9 - 1
Mechanically and grammatically correct; exceptionally clear writing.
Evaluation Summary
Overall Level Points earned: _28.5_____ of 30
___X__Target (90% or above: 27-30)
_____Acceptable (80% - 89%: 24-26)
_____Unacceptable (79% or less: < 24)
Katherine, your thoughtful analysis really highlights the strengths and potential needs of the learning environment (few though there may be). Excellent use of APA format as well. Your description and depiction of the physical environment were great, but you were missing the detailed descriptions of activities encompassed by the daily schedule. Overall, very nice job!