Instructions
Go out into the real world and be a passive observer. This could be at a playground, at a dog training
center, at a daycare, out in nature, anywhere you can observe one of the learning theories we’ve discussed
so far in this course out in the real world. Accurately describe the learning theory in action, label the
components, and tie it back in with research from cited journal articles. You’ll be writing this in APA format,
and using an introduction and conclusion. If you observe multiple learning theories in one scenario, you are
welcome to mention the others as well, as it pertains to the situation. Be sure to be thorough and accurate
with your descriptions and observations and be able to tie them into the topics we have covered thus far. 12
pt. Times New Roman font, double spaced, APA style.
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Rubric Name: M5 Assignment Rubric
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and
includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.
CATEGORY Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Unacceptable
Criterion Score
Identify a learning theory in action in real life
20 points
Accurate description of learning theory in real-life with all points covered and no errors
16 points
Accurate description of learning theory in real-life with a majority of points covered and 1–2 errors
10 points
Accurate description of learning theory in real-life with some points covered but 3–4 errors
4 points
Inaccurate description of learning theory in real-life without main points covered and over 3–4 errors
/ 20
Relate observations back to research using references
20 points
Accurate ties between observations and cited sources with no errors
16 points
Accurate ties between observations and cited sources with 1–2 errors
10 points
Somewhat accurate ties between observations and cited sources 3–4 errors or discrepancies.
4 points
Inaccurate ties between observations and references, or no references cited.
/ 20
Tell a story from beginning to end of the scenario, environment, stimuli, and identify technical terms learned
thus far
20 points
Accurately accomplishes with zero errors
16 points
Accurately accomplishes with 1–2 errors
10 points
Storyline with inaccurate or 3–4 missing components from start to finish
4 points
No storyline without identifying key terms from modules
/ 20
Proper format, introduction, body of paper, and conclusion
20 points
Accurate format with no errors16 points
Accurate format, but slightly lacking, could be 1-2 sentences longer for intro or conclusion
10 points
Incomplete introduction, body, or conclusion
4 points
Missing intro or conclusion
/ 20
Mechanics—Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling
10 points
Student makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
8 points
Student makes 1–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
5 points
Student makes 3–4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
2 points
Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
/ 10
Format—APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions
10 points
The paper is written in proper format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly.
Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions.
8 points
The paper is written in proper format with only 1–2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are
credible and most are cited correctly. Adequate organization includes a variety of appropriate transitions.
5 points
The paper is written in proper format with only 3–5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly. Essay is poorly organized, but may include a few effective transitions.
2 points
The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible
(suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does not include effective transitions.
/ 10
Rubric Total Score
Total
/ 100
Overall Score
Overall Score
Exemplary
100 points minimum
Satisfactory
80 points minimum
Unsatisfactor