The thread should be 250 – 300 words in length, include thought-provoking, clearly focused, and fully supported sentences. Be sure not to use first person at any point during the course (except for when the discussion question calls for a personal response). Must address each part of discussion thread.
What is a professional learning community and mentor new teacher program? What are the benefits and challenges to having a professional learning community and mentoring a new teacher program in an educational setting? Which one would benefit you more in your first year of teaching?
| Criteria |
Points Possible |
Points
Earned |
| Thread – Key Components |
7 points
All key components of the DB prompt are answered in a new thread |
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| Thread – Flow |
5 points
Clear, logical flow to post |
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| Thread – Major Points |
5 points
Major points are stated clearly |
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| Thread – Major Points |
7 points
Major points are supported |
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| Thread – Spelling and Grammar |
3 points
Spelling & grammar |
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| Thread – Word Count |
3 points
Sufficient word count (250–300) |
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| Reply – Word Count |
7 points
Sufficient word count (100–150) |
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| Reply – Communication |
3 points
Appropriate “netiquette” manners (For example, no name calling or labeling another student’s idea a derogatory term, such as “stupid,” “dumb” even when disagreeing—See Student Expectations ) |
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| Reply – Contribution |
7 points
Brings clarity to issues being discussed relating issues to Scripture/biblical principles and experience. |
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| Reply – Spelling and Grammar |
3 points
Spelling & grammar |
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| Total |
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