Tutor Assessment Grid MAPP 7001 Raising the Achievement of Children

Tutor Assessment Grid MAPP 7001 Raising the Achievement of Children “Critical Evaluation of how a chosen area can contribute to raising the achievement of children in school ….” 4000 words Name of student: Tutor: 80-100% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% < 40 % Understand what is meant by achievement and understand and synthesise a range of factors that contribute to children’s achievement As for (70-79%) but additionally… A critical evaluation and innovative synthesis of issues in relation to raising children’s achievement. As for (60-69%) but additionally… The student has a comprehensive argument or discussion that demonstrates the range of factors that contribute to children’s achievement and their interrelationship. The student shows a detailed appreciation of how aspects of the subject are uncertain, contradictory or limited. Detailed and up-to-date knowledge & understanding of the key factors which contribute to children’s achievement. There is evidence of a critical discussion of the connections between effective teaching and learning The complexities of children’s achievement are debated with reference to a breadth of appropriate theory and practice with recognition that some aspects are uncertain, contradictory or limited. The student has a knowledge and understanding of some factors which contribute to children’s achievement. The student is able to discuss some links between effective teaching and learning Some of the complexities of children’s achievement are discussed with an awareness of the provisional nature of knowledge. The student can describe some factors which can contribute to children’s achievement. The student is able to describe the link between effective teaching and learning The content tends to be largely descriptive but there is a basic recognition of the complexity of the subject. There is little or no knowledge of key concepts related to children’s achievement. Little or no recognition of the link between effective teaching and learning Writing is largely descriptive (or inaccurate) with little or no recognition of the complexity of the subject. Opinions and ideas are unsubstantiated (with little, no or inappropriate referencing) often based on limited experience and assumption 80-100% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% < 40 % Apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to tackle and solve problems within the area of children’s achievement and to initiate and carry out projects in a professional context As for 70-79% and additionally… Students have demonstrated the ability to draw on their reflections and originality of thought to formulate innovative solutions that challenge existing approaches As for 60-69% and additionally… Students have demonstrated mature or independent thinking about their own practice which they have used to offer solutions to resolve questions they have raised This in turn has been shown to enhance their current and future practice Work shows evidence of a critical approach, using a breadth of evidence, reasoning and reflection in relation to raising children’s achievement. The student demonstrates a good level of personal reflection to give clear examples where they have significantly enhanced children’s learning. There is evidence that the student can act confidently and autonomously to improve their practice Work shows evidence of a general critical approach to the topic of raising children’s achievement. The student has reflected critically on their practice to give clear examples where they have enhanced children’s learning. Students have identified some positive steps they have taken (or need to take) to improve their practice Work shows a largely descriptive approach to the topic of raising children’s achievement. Students have reflected on their practice and have described how they have enhanced children’s learning. Students have described some limited steps they have taken (or need to take) to improve their practice Work shows a weak or poorly-informed approach to the topic of raising children’s achievement. Students have shown little no evidence of reflection. There are few or no examples of where they have enhanced children’s learning. There is little or no reference to steps taken to improve their practice Understand and use action research techniques relevant to the area of study As for 70-79% but additionally… Accurate and detailed use of a range of evidence in the area of raising children’s achievement. Evidence of exceptional scholarship. As for 60-69% but additionally… The student can select, justify and use imaginative and innovative evidence in the area of raising children’s achievement Work shows a critical approach to reflection on practice in a professional setting The student is able to collect and present good quality evidence related to the topic of raising children’s achievement. Work demonstrates reflection on practice professional setting The student is able to collect and present reliable evidence related to the topic of raising children’s achievement, though there may be some limitation in the ability to apply this to practice. Work describes and begins to reflect on practice in a professional setting The evidence is collected or presented in a largely descriptive way. Work shows little or no reflection on practice in a professional setting The evidence is collected or presented in a way that raises serious doubts about the credibility of the evidence presented 80-100% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% < 40 % Critically evaluate current research in the area of raising children’s achievement As for 70-79% but additionally… Innovative debate that challenges existing approaches and practice regarding the area of raising children’s achievement As for 60-69% but additionally… Well-sustained critical debate on current research in the area of raising children’s achievement There is detailed critical analysis of current research in the area of raising children’s achievement Detailed discussion and understanding of the current research in the area of raising children’s achievement Largely descriptive account of current research in the area of raising children’s achievement The discussion is supported by some reference to theory. Little or no discussion of current research in the area of raising children’s achievement There is little or no reference to theory. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current thinking around inclusion As for 70-79% but additionally… Creative or innovative debate that challenges existing approaches and practice regarding the area of inclusion and raising children’s achievement As for 60-69% but additionally… Well-sustained critical debate on current research in the area of inclusion and raising children’s achievement There is detailed critical analysis of current research in the area of inclusion and raising children’s achievement Detailed discussion and understanding of the current research in the area of inclusion and raising children’s achievement Largely descriptive account of current research in the area of inclusion and raising children’s achievement The discussion is supported by some reference to theory. Little or no discussion of current research in the area of inclusion and raising children’s achievement There is little or no reference to theory. General aspects of academic writing As for (70-79%) but additionally… Exceptional content displaying originality of approach As for (60-69%) but additionally… Imaginative and innovative content As for (50-59%) but additionally… Careful selection and justification of discussion points to convey a clarity of meaning and reach strong , well- supported conclusions As for (40-49%) but additionally… Creative and engaging writing style The writing engages the audience and sustains the discussion Evidence that appropriate references are being used consistently to add or challenge the debates being raised Correct Harvard referencing Use of standard English Ideas are expressed clearly The organisation and structure of the work develops a flow of discussion Some conclusions are reached in the discussion Incorrect Harvard referencing Incorrect use of English Work lacks clarity of explanation The work does not respond to the title No relevant conclusions are drawn The work lacks a flow of discussion Incorrect Harvard referencing Poor use of English Poor proof reading skills Work is plagiarised Quotes and references are used with little or no explanation of their significance or meaning to the discussion: “floating quotes” Tutor comments