iRubric: Multilingual Thematic Unit rubric

Description of students' background is incomplete, or lacks apparent awareness of cultural diversity. Rationale is perfunctory or missing evidence of connection between culture and language.

Description of students' background shows awareness of cultural diversity encountered while teaching. Rationale shows some awareness of link between culture and language. Some relevant information is missing (age, ability level, setting of program, reasons for choosing the theme, etc.)

Description of students' background shows familiarity with cultural diversity in region. Rationale demonstrates ability to consider interrelationship between language and culture when planning. Most relevant details are provided.

Description of students' background shows knowledge of cultural diversity likely to be encountered. Rationale demonstrates ability to apply concepts about the interrelationship between language and culture. All relevant details are included (age, ability level, setting of program, reasons for choosing the theme, etc.)

Several elements are missing; Or one or more elements are not appropriate to the objectives or do not work together to create a complete lesson.

Most elements are included, but something is missing; Or some element may not be wholly appropriate to the objectives.

All elements are included and are appropriate to goals and objectives; evaluation criterion are suitable to the lesson and to the student.

All elements are complementary and selected with goals and objectives in mind. Evaluation criterion are wholly appropriate to the lesson and to the student.

One or more elements is missing; description of materials is missing or perfunctory; or materials listed are inappropriate to the student or to the goals of the lesson.

Materials are culturally and linguistically appropriate for the most part. A materials list is included. Materials are described in the lesson plan, but description lacks detail.

Materials are culturally and linguistically appropriate. A materials list is included. All materials are described in the lesson plan.

Materials are authentic where possible, and are culturally and linguistically appropriate. A materials list is included and all are thoroughly described in the lesson plan.

Guidelines for assignments are inconsistently or inaccurately applied. Errors are so numerous as to seriously detract from the professionalism of the assignment.

May contain several errors or guidelines are inconsistently applied. Editing is mostly consistent but may be unevenly applied, or contains several errors which detract from the overall professionalism.

Formatting follows guidelines for assignments. Editing is consistent and evident throughout; any errors do not detract much from the overall level of professionalism.

Formatting follows guidelines for assignments as provided in syllabus. Editing is consistent and evident throughout; final product is polished and professional. Few to no errors.