This assignment meets Student Learning Outcome #5.)
Self-reflection is critical in professional development. As an educator, you must be able to honestly evaluate your commitment to your own learning. Metacognition is one of the key principles of how people learn. How can you expect your current or future students to be accountable for their learning if you do not practice what you preach?
This assignment is designed to answer the following questions:
a. How and in what ways did you respond to others in the discussion board? Research the topic and elaborated on the post
b. What concepts inspired you to interact more with others? Why? concepts I was more familiar with. and have experienced related to nursing
c. How and in what ways did you successfully contribute to the community of learners? adding to the presented information, introducing additional ideas and concepts
d. How in what ways can you improve as a learner to further promote a positive learning community?
In a 4- to 5-page paper, discuss and evaluate your responses in the class discussions and to the activities on the discussion boards (not your initial post or performance on the assignments). Focus on your interaction with others during the semester. Responding to position statements reveals your commitment. A dedicated learner seeks to interact with others to learn various perspectives and grow professionally. Since this is a reflective paper, you may write in first-person. APA format is expected. Refer to your APA manual (required text) for more information.
• APA title page
• APA abstract page with Keywords:
• Introduction (no heading; paper begins with title of paper)
o Discuss the importance of self-reflection and the purpose of the paper
• Performance (heading; bold; centered)
o Accurately describe your participation in class discussions on the discussion board throughout the semester
o Determine if you met or exceeded the minimum of responding to 3 position statements written by your peers met the require amount
o Provide evidence of your performance
o Discuss specific module content you felt especially passionate webb’s depth of knowledge, SBAR communication, bloom’s taxonomy
o Discuss specific module content that you were less passionate Interested in all of the educational models
• Evaluation (heading; bold; centered)
o Honestly evaluate your participation in responding to others on the discussion board
Include a letter grade (A: Excellent, B: Good, C: Average, D: Below average, or F: Failing) and explain why you earned this letter grade for responding to others in the class in the discussion board
• Growth Plan (heading; bold; centered)
o Effectively discuss how you plan to improve; there is always room for improvement in interacting with other professionals Add precise clearer relevant information
o Explain actions you will take to improve your interaction on future discussion boards; be specific Try to understand there position for their post and add more information to support
• Conclusion (heading; bold; centered)
o Summary of paper; closing statements
Rubric
• Self-Assessment Paper Rubric
Self-Assessment Paper Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Organization and Format
view longer description 15 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Outstanding organization of material in clear and appropriate manner; Follows all the instructor guidelines for the paper; Format completely appropriate for purpose.
13.5 pts
Meets Expectations
Organizes material in an appropriate manner; Follows most of the instructor guidelines for the paper; Format appropriate for purpose.
12 pts
Developing
Organization has consistency issues; Follows some of the instructor guidelines for the paper; Format is not consistent.
10.5 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Little consistency with organization which reflects no plan; Rarely follows the instructor guidelines for the paper; Problematic format that hinders readability. / 15 pts
Language, Writing Style, Mechanics
view longer description 15 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Excellent transition and, paragraph sequence; Logical fluency in writing; Strong writing style with no passive voice. Excellent sentence structure; Sophisticated use of discipline specific vocabulary; Correct use of punctuation; No spelling errors.
13.5 pts
Meets Expectations
Appropriate transition and paragraph sequence; Few grammatical errors with logical flow in writing; Elements of effective writing style evident; Use of discipline specific vocabulary; Minor errors in spelling and/or punctuation.
12 pts
Developing
Inadequate transition and paragraph sequence; Some grammatical errors with sentences requiring clarification; Some use of discipline specific vocabulary; Some elements of effective writing style evident; Many spelling and punctuation errors.
10.5 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Inadequate transition and paragraph sequence; Some grammatical errors with sentences requiring clarification; Some use of discipline specific vocabulary; Some elements of effective writing style evident; Many spelling and punctuation errors. / 15 pts
APA Guidelines
view longer description 10 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Includes accurate title and abstract pages. Follows all APA guidelines.
9 pts
Meets Expectations
Includes fairly accurate title and abstract pages. Follows all APA guidelines with few errors.
8 pts
Developing
Includes title page. APA generally followed some errors evident.
7 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Does not include title page. APA guidelines are generally not followed. Multiple errors. / 10 pts
Letter Grade Identified
view longer description 60 pts
Exceeds Expectations
Letter grade of A identified by student.
51 pts
Meets Expectations
Letter grade of B identified by student.
45 pts
Developing
Letter grade of C identified by student.
39 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
Letter grade of D identified by student. / 60 pts
Total Points: 0
