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Education Philosophy Statement Rubric 
Students are expected to create a teaching philosophy paper that explains what they think teaching and learning should be. This rubric will help students understand the expectations for this paper and give them some ideas on how to start the writing process. The paper should include reflection on past experiences and learning theories that should be used in the classroom, as well as express ideas in a clear and concise manner. The paper should be between 400-1,000 words.
Rubric Code: FX2C65W
By educhmmccaff
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Education Philosophy Statement
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Reflection

(This section should be graded on the writers evaluation and analysis of past experiences in the classroom as a student and/or a teacher while also comparing how this experience will affect their future classroom)

_______ / 50
Excellent

Evaluates and analyzes past experiences in the classroom as both a teacher and a student and relates how those experiences will affect their teaching.

(50 - 45 points)
Good

Evaluates past experiences in the classroom as a teacher and a student. Does not completely relate how those experiences will affect their teaching.


(45 - 40 points)
Fair

Shows some evaluation of past experiences in the classroom as a teacher and/or a student. Does little in relating how those experiences will affect their teaching.

(40 - 35 points)
Poor

Shows little to no evaluation of past experiences in the classroom as a teacher and/or a student. Does not relate how those experiences will affect their teaching.
(35 - 0 points)
Learning Theories

(This section will grade the writers connection of learning theories to how the writer plans on learning. There should also have a clear understanding of the theories and how those can be put into place.)

_______ / 80
Excellent

Paper includes accurate explanations of learning theories and has authentic examples of how learning theories can be used in the classroom.

(80 - 72 points)
Good

The paper includes explanations of learning theories but could improve on explaining how they can be put into the classroom.


(72 - 64 points)
Fair

Paper mentions learning theories, but does not explain the learning theories or how they fit into the classroom.


(64 - 56 points)
Poor

Does not mention learning theories or how they can be used.




(56 - 0 points)
Conciseness of Essay

(This section will grade the writer's preciseness and clarity of the essay. This section also takes into account the length of the philosophy statement and the use of fluff throughout the writing)

_______ / 40
Excellent

Addresses the prompt in a clear way and expresses ideas in a way that is easy to understand.


(40 - 36 points)
Good

Overall, the message is clearly expressed, but some ideas could be expressed in a more articulate way.

(36 - 32 points)
Fair

Lacks clarity in some places and the expression of ideas can be improved.



(32 - 28 points)
Poor

No sense of clarity in the paper and ideas are difficult to understand.



(28 - 0 points)
Use of Appropriate Language

(This section will grade the writer's use of language that clearly explain the ideas the writer wishes to portray. Consideration to the audience is clearly shown.)

_______ / 20
Excellent

Paper uses language that is appropriate throughout, and clearly crafted to fit the expectations of the reader.

(20 - 18 points)
Good

Language is mostly appropriate, with some inconsistencies in language.


(18 - 16 points)
Fair

Appropriate language, while in some places present, is largely inconsistent and not as reflective of the reader.

(16 - 14 points)
Poor

Language is wholly lacking; appropriateness is non-existent.



(14 - 0 points)
Mechanics

(This section will grade the writer on English mechanics of punctuation, spelling, and grammar usage.)

_______ / 10
Excellent

Paper has no errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.


(10 - 9 points)
Good

Paper has several errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.


(9 - 8 points)
Fair

Paper has some errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Student can definitely improve.

(8 - 7 points)
Poor

Paper has many errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. It is distracting to the reader.

(7 - 0 points)




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