Make a three-column chart with the following column headings: Observation, Reflection, and Recommendation. Using your notes from your practicum experience, complete the columns according to the following:
iIn the Observation column, explain what you observed in terms of instructional practice, behavior interventions and modifications, and systems. Be thorough and complete in your observations.
In the Reflection column, write your reflection in terms of whether or not you believe this instruction, behavior, or system is effective. Do this for each observation you make. Support your opinion with information you have gained from this course (lecture, text, discussion, etc.).
In the Recommendation column, discuss what you would recommend in terms of improving that which you observed (be specific). Use the course lectures, readings, and discussion forum to inform this recommendation.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Benchmark- Characteristics of Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities and Strategies to Teach Individuals With EBD
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Unsatisfactory
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Less Than Satisfactory
65.00%
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Satisfactory
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Good
85.00%
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Excellent
100.00%
90.0 %Content
45.0 % Instructional, Behavior Interventions/ Modifications, and Systems Observations and Reflections Observations are vague and all three categories are not stated. Two of three category observations are stated and briefly discussed in terms of their effectiveness and ineffectiveness. Each category has a minimum of three observations; each is reflected upon in terms of its effectiveness and ineffectiveness. Each category has a minimum of five observations; each is reflected upon in terms of its effectiveness and ineffectiveness. Reflection of effectiveness and ineffectiveness is thorough and logical.
45.0 % Recommendations for Improvement No improvement recommendations are made. Recommendations for improvement are made for some of the observations, but they are sketchy. Recommendations for improvement are made for all observations and are informed by course material and discussion. Recommendations are credible and viable. Recommendations indicate an insightful understanding of the subject matter.
5.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
5.0 % Three-Column Chart and APA-Style Title Page Chart is not used for assignment nor are columns titled as required. No title page is included. Chart is used. Title page is not in APA style. Columns are titled as required. Title page is in APA style. All information is present in the chart, and described correctly. Chart goes beyond just describing the information by explaining observations, recommendations, and the influence that the recommendations will have for long-term goals.
5.0 %Format
5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. APA style is not used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. APA style is used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. Writer is clearly in control of standard, written, American English.
100 % Total Weightage
