Assessment Description

Part of an asset-based approach to working with ELLs is recognizing the cultural and linguistic resources they possess. The asset-based approach contrasts with the deficit-based model that once dominated how many viewed second language learners. Schools and educators can help close the inequity gap faced by our diverse student population by exhibiting asset-based behaviors and expectations, focusing on viewing cultural and linguistic differences as assets and not deficits.

Imagine you have been asked to plan a schoolwide event leveraging home and school connections for ELL families. In 150-250 words, create a proposal of the event to submit to your school principal that addresses the following:

Part 1: Schoolwide Event Proposal

• Title, description, and rationale of the event
• Agenda, including time frames and activities
• Equipment and supplies

Part 2: Cultural Connections

In addition to the proposal, write 500-750 words justifying how the event supports each of the following:

• Cultural influences, cultural competence, and social-emotional needs of ELLs in teaching and learning
• Intentional strategies for family and community engagement that support and highlight the assets of home language, communication, family involvement, and culture to build family, community, and school partnerships
• Inclusive school and classroom environment taking into consideration language acquisition and key environmental factors such as family, community practices, and the role of culture in student learning
• The role that family and community practices have in influencing language learning
• Alignment to asset-based behaviors and expectations

Support your proposal with 2-3 scholarly resources.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

 

Rubric Criteria

Total95 points

Criterion

1. No Submission

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

0 points

Not addressed.

3.28 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

3.52 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

4.13 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

4.75 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

Part 1: Schoolwide Event Proposal: Agenda

Part 1: Schoolwide Event Proposal: Agenda

0 points

Not addressed.

6.56 points

The agenda is inappropriate, and time frames and activities are unfitting and/or lacking detail.

7.03 points

The agenda is underdeveloped, and time frames and activities are partially incomplete.

8.27 points

The agenda is clear, and time frames and activities are credible.

9.5 points

The agenda is well-crafted, and time frames and activities are ideal.

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Strategies for Family and Community Engagement

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Strategies for Family and Community Engagement

0 points

Not addressed.

9.83 points

Insufficient justification of how the event supports strategies for family and community engagement supporting and highlighting the assets of home language, communication, family involvement, and culture to build family, community, and school partnerships.

10.55 points

Minimal justification of how the event supports strategies for family and community engagement supporting and highlighting the assets of home language, communication, family involvement, and culture to build family, community, and school partnerships.

12.4 points

Reasonable justification of how the event supports strategies for family and community engagement supporting and highlighting the assets of home language, communication, family involvement, and culture to build family, community, and school partnerships.

14.25 points

Extensive justification of how the event supports strategies for family and community engagement supporting and highlighting the assets of home language, communication, family involvement, and culture to build family, community, and school partnerships.

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Cultural Influences, Cultural Competence, and Social-Emotional Needs

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Cultural Influences, Cultural Competence, and Social-Emotional Needs

0 points

Not addressed.

6.56 points

Justification of how the event supports the cultural influences, cultural competence, and social-emotional needs of ELLs in teaching and learning is unintelligible or irrelevant.

7.03 points

Justification of how the event supports the cultural influences, cultural competence, and social-emotional needs of ELLs in teaching and learning is ambiguous and vague.

8.27 points

Justification of how the event supports the cultural influences, cultural competence, and social-emotional needs of ELLs in teaching and learning is relevant and logical.

9.5 points

Justification of how the event supports the cultural influences, cultural competence, and social-emotional needs of ELLs in teaching and learning is insightful and thought-provoking.

Format/Documentation

Uses appropriate APA style and formatting to document sources in citations and references.

0 points

Not addressed.

3.28 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

3.52 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

4.13 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

4.75 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

Part 1: Schoolwide Event Proposal: Title, Description, and Rationale

Part 1: Schoolwide Event Proposal: Title, Description, and Rationale

0 points

Not addressed.

6.56 points

The title, description, and rationale of the event are unrealistic or flawed.

7.03 points

The title, description, and rationale of the event are underdeveloped and unfocused.

8.27 points

The title, description, and rationale of the event are detailed and effective.

9.5 points

The title, description, and rationale of the event are innovative and compelling.

Originality

Originality

0 points

Not addressed.

3.28 points

The work is a collection and rehash of the ideas, products, images, or inventions of other people. There is no evidence of new thought or inventiveness.

3.52 points

The product shows little evidence of originality. Work is predominately based on the ideas, products, images, or inventions of other people.

4.13 points

The product shows evidence of originality and inventiveness. While based somewhat on the ideas, products, images, or inventions of other people, the work extends beyond that collection to offer new insights.

4.75 points

The product shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, inventive, and based upon logical conclusions and sound research.

Part 1: Schoolwide Event Proposal: Equipment and Supplies

Part 1: Schoolwide Event Proposal: Equipment and Supplies

0 points

Not addressed.

3.28 points

Equipment and supplies are unfitting and inadequate.

3.52 points

Equipment and supplies are cursory and vague.

4.13 points

Equipment and supplies are reasonable and relevant.

4.75 points

Equipment and supplies are thoughtful and thorough.

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Asset-Based Behaviors and Expectations

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Asset-Based Behaviors and Expectations

0 points

Not addressed.

6.56 points

Justification of how the event supports alignment to asset-based behaviors and expectations is incomprehensible or imprecise.

7.03 points

Justification of how the event supports alignment to asset-based behaviors and expectations is inexplicit with limited details.

8.27 points

Justification of how the event supports alignment to asset-based behaviors and expectations is clear and detailed.

9.5 points

Justification of how the event supports alignment to asset-based behaviors and expectations is compelling and specific.

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Inclusive School and Classroom Environment

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Inclusive School and Classroom Environment

0 points

Not addressed.

9.83 points

Inadequately justifies how the event supports inclusive school and classroom environment or fails to take into consideration language acquisition and key environmental factors such as family, community practices, and the role of culture in student learning.

10.55 points

Unclearly justifies how the event supports inclusive school and classroom environment that marginally takes into consideration language acquisition and key environmental factors such as family, community practices, and the role of culture in student learning.

12.4 points

Effectively justifies how the event supports inclusive school and classroom environment that clearly takes into consideration language acquisition and key environmental factors such as family, community practices, and the role of culture in student learning.

14.25 points

Realistically justifies how the event supports inclusive school and classroom environment that thoughtfully takes into consideration language acquisition and key environmental factors such as family, community practices, and the role of culture in student learning.

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Family and Community Practices

Part 2: Cultural Connections: Family and Community Practices

0 points

Not addressed.

6.56 points

Justification of how the event supports the role that family and community practices have in influencing language learning is illogical or unconvincing.

7.03 points

Justification of how the event supports the role that family and community practices have in influencing language learning is overly simplistic and identifies few connections.

8.27 points

Justification of how the event supports the role that family and community practices have in influencing language learning is detailed and draws unexpected conclusions.

9.5 points

Justification of how the event supports the role that family and community practices have in influencing language learning is thorough and provides new insights.