EDU699 – Capstone ProjectPost University, Module 4, 2014Professor Rebecca WatersThe Edgenuity Professional Development Project

Capstone Project Evaluation RubricCRITERIA Further

Development Needed

(6 Points)

Proficient

(8 Points)

Exemplary

(10 Points)

Notes & Comments

(Running Total 100 Max Pts.)

The Process (30%) – The actual implementation of the projectAdherence to schedule and timeline of the project.Regularly communicated updates

Project timelines are minimally adhered to. Communication with instructor is irregular. Preliminary drafts are not submitted.

Attempts are made to adhere to project timelines. Updates are communicated weekly. Preliminary drafts are submitted on an irregular basis.

Project timelines are adhered to. Weekly updates are communicated to the instructor. At least 3 preliminary drafts submitted according to course schedule.

10Excellent

communication – even throughout your surgery and

recovery!

Evidence of new professional learning and skill/professional growth

Challenge and/or new professional skill or growth not evidenced in process of completing project.

Implementation of project is challenging and requires some effort on the part of the student. Student implements some program concepts. Mastery not necessarily evident.

Implementation of project requires clear and sizeable effort on the part of the student. Student explores and implements multiple program concepts. Mastery of professional skill demonstrated.

10I still would like

to see your bloopers with

video!

Value of the project (both personal and professional)

Value-added to others (or self) is not clear or evidenced.

Evidence that project adds value or shares knowledge.

Clear evidence that project adds value for professional growth of student as well as for others within the educational organization.

10I hope this really

goes well with the teachers in your

district this summer.

The Product (40%) – The deliverable produced by the Capstone ProjectDemonstration of competence in a minimum of three M.Ed. program objectives (one of which must be in the concentration

*This criteria MUST be met or must be re-done.

Goal(s) met or there is clear explanation of why they weren’t met.

Three goals creatively met and clearly evidenced.

10

Represents a culmination of learning and provides clear connections to application of concepts

Clear demonstration of culmination of learning is lacking. Project does not make adequate connections

Culmination of learning demonstrated. Connections made between learned concepts and application to the profession at a

Clearly demonstrates a culmination of learning and makes insightful connections between learned concepts/theories

10

between theory and practice.

basic level. and application to the profession.

Represents substantial work and sizeable commitment on the part of the student to complete project

Project lacks significant challenge and is more does not evidence strong commitment. New professional skill or growth not evident in completion of project.

Project provides some challenge and effort on the part of the student. Project explores program concepts/outcomes and some new skill or growth is evident.

Project is clearly challenging requiring a sizeable effort and commitment on the part of the student. Project is multifaceted and complex and explores multiple program concepts/outcomes. New professional growth and skill clearly evident.

10Excellent job!

Is of professional quality demonstrating Master’s level work above and beyond the day-to-day work experience

Product continues to need work to be of professional quality. New skill or growth not evidenced through the completion of the project.

Product is professional. Growth is shown in ability to demonstrate an ability to analyze a situation of significance and develop a project to address the situation. Growth is evident toward accomplishing Master’s level work.

Product is professional. Content is clear and demonstrates an ability to skillfully analyze a situation of significance and develop a project to address the situation. Student challenge/Master’s level work evident and professional skill demonstrated.

10

The Presentation (30%) – The manner in which the project is showcasedSkillful use of precise and descriptive language

Precision lacks precision and descriptiveness. Data is not evident to support conclusions. Presentation does not align with overall Capstone Project requirements and is incomplete.

Presentation describes project, how the project was implemented, and conclusions reached but lacks comprehensiveness. Use of descriptive language is attempted. Data is evident to support conclusions.

Presentation clearly describes the project in full detail including rationale/research base, how the project was implemented, methods used, evaluation of project, and conclusions using precise and descriptive language. Detail is included that allow access to data to support conclusions.

10

Professional in style, free from errors, using APA style

Errors impede professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format is clear, professional and error free.

10

Available to a broad audience and publishable

Presentation format is limited in availability. Communication skills are evident but may not be appropriate for a broad educational audience.

Presentation is in a format available to a broad audience. Acceptable communication skills are evident in the presentation. Content is clear and demonstrates an effort to reach a broad educational audience.

Presentation is in a format available to a broad audience. Exemplar communication skills are evident in the presentation of the project. Content is clear and demonstrates ability to target to a broad educational audience clearly conveying the Capstone Project completion.

10Certainly of the

quality to be used in a professional

development setting. You

should share this with Edgenuity

(but reserve your rights to

ownership!)