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**ED 500: Personal Philosophy of Education Essay**
In ED 500, you are required to develop your own personal philosophy of education. This activity will require you to think critically about your beliefs and your role as a teacher. You may be asked to provide your teaching philosophy to potential employers when applying for future jobs, so you should keep your essay and revise it over time as you see fit.
In reflecting upon your personal philosophy of education, you should consider beliefs and positions regarding the learner, teacher, classroom climate, subject matter, and assessments. Keeping these topics in mind, respond to the questions listed below to help you understand your innermost beliefs about schooling, teaching, and learning. A strong personal philosophy education essay will include examples and evidence that you put your philosophy into practice in the classroom. The essay should not be an abstract activity – it should truly be personal.
**Personal Philosophy of Education Content Requirements**
Your essay should provide answers to the following questions:
· What are the broad goals of education and how can they best be met?
· What are your personal goals and hopes for your students, and how can you help them achieve those goals?
· In your opinion, what kinds of knowledge and skills are most important for your students to learn? How can students gain that knowledge and skills, and what is your role in the process? This answer should relate, at least in part, to the grade level and subject matter that you teach.
· Will you consciously promote specific values in your classroom? If so, what values? If not, why not?
· What kind of environment do you strive to create in your classroom? How do you create this type of environment? How does that ideal environment relate to your beliefs about students and learning?
· What is diversity and why is it important? What steps can you take to ensure that diversity is celebrated in your classroom? What steps do you take to include diverse parents in their children’s education?
· After reading about the five philosophies of education in Chapter 6 (
_See Overview 6.1_), which do you think is most aligned with your personal philosophy of education? Why? Be specific here. Does the philosophy fit perfectly? Are there some elements you don’t agree with? Provide specific examples of how this philosophy is evident in your personal philosophy.
**Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Formatting Requirements**
· Your essay must be typed in Word, 12-point font, 1” margins on all sides, double spaced, and at least five pages in length (excluding title page and references). Your essay, not including the title page and references, should not exceed 8 pages.
· Your essay should be written in the first-person perspective.
· No abstract is required, but you should include a title page.
· Since this essay reflects your personal philosophy of education, citations are not required. If you paraphrase or quote material from the textbook or other sources; however, you must use APA format and include a reference list.
· Use direct quotes sparingly. This is your personal philosophy of education; I want to know what your thoughts are.
· You do not have to answer the questions in the order they are listed; however, your essay must be organized in a way that allows the reader to clearly see your answers to each question.
For a full description of the grading scale for article summaries in this course, see the Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Rubric that is posted in Blackboard.
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**## PersonalPhilosophyofEducationEssayGradingRubric1.pdf**
Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Grading Rubric: ED 500
Level of Performance
Criteria Poor Below Average Average Excellent
Goals of Education
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
goals of education.
0 pts
Goals of education
are discussed but
only vaguely.
Discussion may or
may not include a
vague discussion of
how the goals can
be met.
2.5 pts
Goals of education
and methods that
could be used to
reach them are
briefly discussed.
The discussion
could benefit from
more detail.
4 pts
Goals of education and
methods that can be used
to reach them are
thoroughly discussed.
Discussion reveals a
sound understanding of
the goals of education.
5 pts
Personal
Goals/Hopes for
Students
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss
personal
goals/hopes for
students.
0 pts
Personal goals and
hopes for students
are discussed but
only vaguely.
2.5 pts
Personal goals and
hopes for students are
discussed briefly.
4 pts
Personal goals and hopes
for students are thoroughly
discussed.
5 pts
Important
Knowledge and
Skills for Students
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
knowledge and
skills that are most
important for
students.
0 pts
The knowledge and
skills that are most
important for
students are
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The knowledge and
skills that are most
important for students
are briefly discussed.
4 pts
The knowledge and skills
that are most important for
students are thoroughly
discussed. Discussion
touches on each of the
following: why the
knowledge or skills are
important, how students
will gain the
knowledge/skills described,
and what you can do to
help students gain the
knowledge/skills described.
5 pts
Values in the
Classroom
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
role of personal
values in the
classroom.
0 pts
The role of personal
values in the
classroom is
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The role of personal
values in the classroom
is briefly discussed.
4 pts
The role of personal
values in the classroom is
thoroughly discussed.
Discussion includes either
a comprehensive summary
of the values that will be
promoted in your
classroom or a
comprehensive summary
explaining why personal
values will/should not be
promoted in the
classroom.
5 pts
Classroom
Environment
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not describe the
environment you
would like to create
in your classroom.
0 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is
described but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is
described briefly.
4 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is described
fully. Additional discussion
of how this environment
can be created and how
the ideal environment
relates to your beliefs
about students and
learning is included.
5 pts
Incorporation of
Diversity
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss how
you would
incorporate diversity
in the classroom.
0 pts
A plan to
incorporate the
diversity of families
and students in the
classroom is
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
A definition of diversity
is provided and a plan
to incorporate the
diversity of families and
students in the
classroom is briefly
discussed.
4 pts
A definition of diversity is
provided and a thorough
plan to incorporate the
diversity of families and
students in the classroom
is discussed. In addition,
the discussion also
addresses the importance
of incorporating diversity in
the classroom.
5 pts
Personal
Philosophy
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss
personal
philosophy.
0 pts
Personal philosophy
of education is
vaguely described.
No philosophy from
the text is selected.
3 pts
Personal philosophy of
education is briefly
described and justified.
8 pts
Personal philosophy is
thoroughly described and
justified. Discussion makes
it clear that you
understand the chosen
philosophy and are able to
articulate why it is the best
fit for you.
10 pts
Grammar/Spelling
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay.
0 pts
Frequent spelling
and grammar errors
are present, but
they do not interfere
with interpretation of
the essay.
2.5 pts
Only minor
spelling/grammar errors
present.
4 pts
Essay is written at a
graduate level. Spelling
and grammar issues are
virtually non-existent.
5 pts
APA Format
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay
and/or did not
include any sources.
0 pts
Frequent issues
with APA format for
in-text citations and
references.
2.5 pts
Only minor APA format
errors present.
4 pts
APA format errors are
virtually non-existent.
Presentation accurately
uses APA formatting for
title page, in-text citations
and the reference list (if
used).
5 pts
Total Assignment
Points Possible: 50 0 pts 25.5 pts 40 pts 50 pts
**## PersonalPhilosophyofEducationEssayGradingRubric1.pdf**
Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Grading Rubric: ED 500
Level of Performance
Criteria Poor Below Average Average Excellent
Goals of Education
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
goals of education.
0 pts
Goals of education
are discussed but
only vaguely.
Discussion may or
may not include a
vague discussion of
how the goals can
be met.
2.5 pts
Goals of education
and methods that
could be used to
reach them are
briefly discussed.
The discussion
could benefit from
more detail.
4 pts
Goals of education and
methods that can be used
to reach them are
thoroughly discussed.
Discussion reveals a
sound understanding of
the goals of education.
5 pts
Personal
Goals/Hopes for
Students
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss
personal
goals/hopes for
students.
0 pts
Personal goals and
hopes for students
are discussed but
only vaguely.
2.5 pts
Personal goals and
hopes for students are
discussed briefly.
4 pts
Personal goals and hopes
for students are thoroughly
discussed.
5 pts
Important
Knowledge and
Skills for Students
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
knowledge and
skills that are most
important for
students.
0 pts
The knowledge and
skills that are most
important for
students are
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The knowledge and
skills that are most
important for students
are briefly discussed.
4 pts
The knowledge and skills
that are most important for
students are thoroughly
discussed. Discussion
touches on each of the
following: why the
knowledge or skills are
important, how students
will gain the
knowledge/skills described,
and what you can do to
help students gain the
knowledge/skills described.
5 pts
Values in the
Classroom
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
role of personal
values in the
classroom.
0 pts
The role of personal
values in the
classroom is
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The role of personal
values in the classroom
is briefly discussed.
4 pts
The role of personal
values in the classroom is
thoroughly discussed.
Discussion includes either
a comprehensive summary
of the values that will be
promoted in your
classroom or a
comprehensive summary
explaining why personal
values will/should not be
promoted in the
classroom.
5 pts
Classroom
Environment
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not describe the
environment you
would like to create
in your classroom.
0 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is
described but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is
described briefly.
4 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is described
fully. Additional discussion
of how this environment
can be created and how
the ideal environment
relates to your beliefs
about students and
learning is included.
5 pts
Incorporation of
Diversity
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss how
you would
incorporate diversity
in the classroom.
0 pts
A plan to
incorporate the
diversity of families
and students in the
classroom is
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
A definition of diversity
is provided and a plan
to incorporate the
diversity of families and
students in the
classroom is briefly
discussed.
4 pts
A definition of diversity is
provided and a thorough
plan to incorporate the
diversity of families and
students in the classroom
is discussed. In addition,
the discussion also
addresses the importance
of incorporating diversity in
the classroom.
5 pts
Personal
Philosophy
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss
personal
philosophy.
0 pts
Personal philosophy
of education is
vaguely described.
No philosophy from
the text is selected.
3 pts
Personal philosophy of
education is briefly
described and justified.
8 pts
Personal philosophy is
thoroughly described and
justified. Discussion makes
it clear that you
understand the chosen
philosophy and are able to
articulate why it is the best
fit for you.
10 pts
Grammar/Spelling
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay.
0 pts
Frequent spelling
and grammar errors
are present, but
they do not interfere
with interpretation of
the essay.
2.5 pts
Only minor
spelling/grammar errors
present.
4 pts
Essay is written at a
graduate level. Spelling
and grammar issues are
virtually non-existent.
5 pts
APA Format
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay
and/or did not
include any sources.
0 pts
Frequent issues
with APA format for
in-text citations and
references.
2.5 pts
Only minor APA format
errors present.
4 pts
APA format errors are
virtually non-existent.
Presentation accurately
uses APA formatting for
title page, in-text citations
and the reference list (if
used).
5 pts
Total Assignment
Points Possible: 50 0 pts 25.5 pts 40 pts 50 pts
**## PersonalPhilosophyofEducationInstructions1.docx**
**ED 500: Personal Philosophy of Education Essay**
In ED 500, you are required to develop your own personal philosophy of education. This activity will require you to think critically about your beliefs and your role as a teacher. You may be asked to provide your teaching philosophy to potential employers when applying for future jobs, so you should keep your essay and revise it over time as you see fit.
In reflecting upon your personal philosophy of education, you should consider beliefs and positions regarding the learner, teacher, classroom climate, subject matter, and assessments. Keeping these topics in mind, respond to the questions listed below to help you understand your innermost beliefs about schooling, teaching, and learning. A strong personal philosophy education essay will include examples and evidence that you put your philosophy into practice in the classroom. The essay should not be an abstract activity – it should truly be personal.
**Personal Philosophy of Education Content Requirements**
Your essay should provide answers to the following questions:
· What are the broad goals of education and how can they best be met?
· What are your personal goals and hopes for your students, and how can you help them achieve those goals?
· In your opinion, what kinds of knowledge and skills are most important for your students to learn? How can students gain that knowledge and skills, and what is your role in the process? This answer should relate, at least in part, to the grade level and subject matter that you teach.
· Will you consciously promote specific values in your classroom? If so, what values? If not, why not?
· What kind of environment do you strive to create in your classroom? How do you create this type of environment? How does that ideal environment relate to your beliefs about students and learning?
· What is diversity and why is it important? What steps can you take to ensure that diversity is celebrated in your classroom? What steps do you take to include diverse parents in their children’s education?
· After reading about the five philosophies of education in Chapter 6 (
_See Overview 6.1_), which do you think is most aligned with your personal philosophy of education? Why? Be specific here. Does the philosophy fit perfectly? Are there some elements you don’t agree with? Provide specific examples of how this philosophy is evident in your personal philosophy.
**Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Formatting Requirements**
· Your essay must be typed in Word, 12-point font, 1” margins on all sides, double spaced, and at least five pages in length (excluding title page and references). Your essay, not including the title page and references, should not exceed 8 pages.
· Your essay should be written in the first-person perspective.
· No abstract is required, but you should include a title page.
· Since this essay reflects your personal philosophy of education, citations are not required. If you paraphrase or quote material from the textbook or other sources; however, you must use APA format and include a reference list.
· Use direct quotes sparingly. This is your personal philosophy of education; I want to know what your thoughts are.
· You do not have to answer the questions in the order they are listed; however, your essay must be organized in a way that allows the reader to clearly see your answers to each question.
For a full description of the grading scale for article summaries in this course, see the Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Rubric that is posted in Blackboard.
**image1.png**
**## PersonalPhilosophyofEducationEssayGradingRubric1.pdf**
Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Grading Rubric: ED 500
Level of Performance
Criteria Poor Below Average Average Excellent
Goals of Education
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
goals of education.
0 pts
Goals of education
are discussed but
only vaguely.
Discussion may or
may not include a
vague discussion of
how the goals can
be met.
2.5 pts
Goals of education
and methods that
could be used to
reach them are
briefly discussed.
The discussion
could benefit from
more detail.
4 pts
Goals of education and
methods that can be used
to reach them are
thoroughly discussed.
Discussion reveals a
sound understanding of
the goals of education.
5 pts
Personal
Goals/Hopes for
Students
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss
personal
goals/hopes for
students.
0 pts
Personal goals and
hopes for students
are discussed but
only vaguely.
2.5 pts
Personal goals and
hopes for students are
discussed briefly.
4 pts
Personal goals and hopes
for students are thoroughly
discussed.
5 pts
Important
Knowledge and
Skills for Students
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
knowledge and
skills that are most
important for
students.
0 pts
The knowledge and
skills that are most
important for
students are
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The knowledge and
skills that are most
important for students
are briefly discussed.
4 pts
The knowledge and skills
that are most important for
students are thoroughly
discussed. Discussion
touches on each of the
following: why the
knowledge or skills are
important, how students
will gain the
knowledge/skills described,
and what you can do to
help students gain the
knowledge/skills described.
5 pts
Values in the
Classroom
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
role of personal
values in the
classroom.
0 pts
The role of personal
values in the
classroom is
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The role of personal
values in the classroom
is briefly discussed.
4 pts
The role of personal
values in the classroom is
thoroughly discussed.
Discussion includes either
a comprehensive summary
of the values that will be
promoted in your
classroom or a
comprehensive summary
explaining why personal
values will/should not be
promoted in the
classroom.
5 pts
Classroom
Environment
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not describe the
environment you
would like to create
in your classroom.
0 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is
described but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is
described briefly.
4 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is described
fully. Additional discussion
of how this environment
can be created and how
the ideal environment
relates to your beliefs
about students and
learning is included.
5 pts
Incorporation of
Diversity
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss how
you would
incorporate diversity
in the classroom.
0 pts
A plan to
incorporate the
diversity of families
and students in the
classroom is
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
A definition of diversity
is provided and a plan
to incorporate the
diversity of families and
students in the
classroom is briefly
discussed.
4 pts
A definition of diversity is
provided and a thorough
plan to incorporate the
diversity of families and
students in the classroom
is discussed. In addition,
the discussion also
addresses the importance
of incorporating diversity in
the classroom.
5 pts
Personal
Philosophy
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss
personal
philosophy.
0 pts
Personal philosophy
of education is
vaguely described.
No philosophy from
the text is selected.
3 pts
Personal philosophy of
education is briefly
described and justified.
8 pts
Personal philosophy is
thoroughly described and
justified. Discussion makes
it clear that you
understand the chosen
philosophy and are able to
articulate why it is the best
fit for you.
10 pts
Grammar/Spelling
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay.
0 pts
Frequent spelling
and grammar errors
are present, but
they do not interfere
with interpretation of
the essay.
2.5 pts
Only minor
spelling/grammar errors
present.
4 pts
Essay is written at a
graduate level. Spelling
and grammar issues are
virtually non-existent.
5 pts
APA Format
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay
and/or did not
include any sources.
0 pts
Frequent issues
with APA format for
in-text citations and
references.
2.5 pts
Only minor APA format
errors present.
4 pts
APA format errors are
virtually non-existent.
Presentation accurately
uses APA formatting for
title page, in-text citations
and the reference list (if
used).
5 pts
Total Assignment
Points Possible: 50 0 pts 25.5 pts 40 pts 50 pts
**## PersonalPhilosophyofEducationInstructions1.docx**
**ED 500: Personal Philosophy of Education Essay**
In ED 500, you are required to develop your own personal philosophy of education. This activity will require you to think critically about your beliefs and your role as a teacher. You may be asked to provide your teaching philosophy to potential employers when applying for future jobs, so you should keep your essay and revise it over time as you see fit.
In reflecting upon your personal philosophy of education, you should consider beliefs and positions regarding the learner, teacher, classroom climate, subject matter, and assessments. Keeping these topics in mind, respond to the questions listed below to help you understand your innermost beliefs about schooling, teaching, and learning. A strong personal philosophy education essay will include examples and evidence that you put your philosophy into practice in the classroom. The essay should not be an abstract activity – it should truly be personal.
**Personal Philosophy of Education Content Requirements**
Your essay should provide answers to the following questions:
· What are the broad goals of education and how can they best be met?
· What are your personal goals and hopes for your students, and how can you help them achieve those goals?
· In your opinion, what kinds of knowledge and skills are most important for your students to learn? How can students gain that knowledge and skills, and what is your role in the process? This answer should relate, at least in part, to the grade level and subject matter that you teach.
· Will you consciously promote specific values in your classroom? If so, what values? If not, why not?
· What kind of environment do you strive to create in your classroom? How do you create this type of environment? How does that ideal environment relate to your beliefs about students and learning?
· What is diversity and why is it important? What steps can you take to ensure that diversity is celebrated in your classroom? What steps do you take to include diverse parents in their children’s education?
· After reading about the five philosophies of education in Chapter 6 (
_See Overview 6.1_), which do you think is most aligned with your personal philosophy of education? Why? Be specific here. Does the philosophy fit perfectly? Are there some elements you don’t agree with? Provide specific examples of how this philosophy is evident in your personal philosophy.
**Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Formatting Requirements**
· Your essay must be typed in Word, 12-point font, 1” margins on all sides, double spaced, and at least five pages in length (excluding title page and references). Your essay, not including the title page and references, should not exceed 8 pages.
· Your essay should be written in the first-person perspective.
· No abstract is required, but you should include a title page.
· Since this essay reflects your personal philosophy of education, citations are not required. If you paraphrase or quote material from the textbook or other sources; however, you must use APA format and include a reference list.
· Use direct quotes sparingly. This is your personal philosophy of education; I want to know what your thoughts are.
· You do not have to answer the questions in the order they are listed; however, your essay must be organized in a way that allows the reader to clearly see your answers to each question.
For a full description of the grading scale for article summaries in this course, see the Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Rubric that is posted in Blackboard.
**image1.png**
**## PersonalPhilosophyofEducationEssayGradingRubric1.pdf**
Personal Philosophy of Education Essay Grading Rubric: ED 500
Level of Performance
Criteria Poor Below Average Average Excellent
Goals of Education
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
goals of education.
0 pts
Goals of education
are discussed but
only vaguely.
Discussion may or
may not include a
vague discussion of
how the goals can
be met.
2.5 pts
Goals of education
and methods that
could be used to
reach them are
briefly discussed.
The discussion
could benefit from
more detail.
4 pts
Goals of education and
methods that can be used
to reach them are
thoroughly discussed.
Discussion reveals a
sound understanding of
the goals of education.
5 pts
Personal
Goals/Hopes for
Students
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss
personal
goals/hopes for
students.
0 pts
Personal goals and
hopes for students
are discussed but
only vaguely.
2.5 pts
Personal goals and
hopes for students are
discussed briefly.
4 pts
Personal goals and hopes
for students are thoroughly
discussed.
5 pts
Important
Knowledge and
Skills for Students
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
knowledge and
skills that are most
important for
students.
0 pts
The knowledge and
skills that are most
important for
students are
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The knowledge and
skills that are most
important for students
are briefly discussed.
4 pts
The knowledge and skills
that are most important for
students are thoroughly
discussed. Discussion
touches on each of the
following: why the
knowledge or skills are
important, how students
will gain the
knowledge/skills described,
and what you can do to
help students gain the
knowledge/skills described.
5 pts
Values in the
Classroom
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss the
role of personal
values in the
classroom.
0 pts
The role of personal
values in the
classroom is
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The role of personal
values in the classroom
is briefly discussed.
4 pts
The role of personal
values in the classroom is
thoroughly discussed.
Discussion includes either
a comprehensive summary
of the values that will be
promoted in your
classroom or a
comprehensive summary
explaining why personal
values will/should not be
promoted in the
classroom.
5 pts
Classroom
Environment
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not describe the
environment you
would like to create
in your classroom.
0 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is
described but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is
described briefly.
4 pts
The ideal classroom
environment is described
fully. Additional discussion
of how this environment
can be created and how
the ideal environment
relates to your beliefs
about students and
learning is included.
5 pts
Incorporation of
Diversity
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss how
you would
incorporate diversity
in the classroom.
0 pts
A plan to
incorporate the
diversity of families
and students in the
classroom is
discussed but only
vaguely.
2.5 pts
A definition of diversity
is provided and a plan
to incorporate the
diversity of families and
students in the
classroom is briefly
discussed.
4 pts
A definition of diversity is
provided and a thorough
plan to incorporate the
diversity of families and
students in the classroom
is discussed. In addition,
the discussion also
addresses the importance
of incorporating diversity in
the classroom.
5 pts
Personal
Philosophy
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay or
did not discuss
personal
philosophy.
0 pts
Personal philosophy
of education is
vaguely described.
No philosophy from
the text is selected.
3 pts
Personal philosophy of
education is briefly
described and justified.
8 pts
Personal philosophy is
thoroughly described and
justified. Discussion makes
it clear that you
understand the chosen
philosophy and are able to
articulate why it is the best
fit for you.
10 pts
Grammar/Spelling
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay.
0 pts
Frequent spelling
and grammar errors
are present, but
they do not interfere
with interpretation of
the essay.
2.5 pts
Only minor
spelling/grammar errors
present.
4 pts
Essay is written at a
graduate level. Spelling
and grammar issues are
virtually non-existent.
5 pts
APA Format
Points Possible: 5
Did not submit
philosophy of
education essay
and/or did not
include any sources.
0 pts
Frequent issues
with APA format for
in-text citations and
references.
2.5 pts
Only minor APA format
errors present.
4 pts
APA format errors are
virtually non-existent.
Presentation accurately
uses APA formatting for
title page, in-text citations
and the reference list (if
used).
5 pts
Total Assignment
Points Possible: 50 0 pts 25.5 pts 40 pts 50 pts