RUBRIC

Inclusive Teaching Guide

Name: ______Grade: ______

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1 2 3 4 5

ITEM / RATING
Description of your class and school. / 1 2 3 4 5
Where my school and class is now. / 1 2 3 4 5
Classroom design and assistive technology
Class is designed to accommodate various learning styles and needs / 1 2 3 4 5
Learning materials and resources allow for differing abilities. / 1 2 3 4 5
Use of assistive technology in instruction is clearly described / 1 2 3 4 5
Building community and responding to behavioral challenges
Build community: Getting started at first of year and ongoing / 1 2 3 4 5
Behavioral challenges: Teaching behaviors and meeting needs / 1 2 3 4 5
Support staff roles / 1 2 3 4 5
Inclusive academic instruction
Strategies for making learning authentic and with multilevel learning goals are described / 1 2 3 4 5
Clearly described multilevel learning strategies based on the Four Building Blocks and ‘Best Practices’ / 1 2 3 4 5
Learning strategies clearly relate to grade level or subject content / 1 2 3 4 5
3 lesson plans
Learning goals / objectives at differing levels clearly described / 1 2 3 4 5
Learning strategies are are multilevel and based on the Four Building Blocks and ‘Best Practices’ / 1 2 3 4 5
Assessment and grading procedures provide options and allow students of differing abilities to perform at their own level / 1 2 3 4 5
Clearly describes how a student with a cognitive disability and a student who is gifted will participate in the same learning activities at their own level of ability / 1 2 3 4 5
Support and collaboration
Support team and ways of working with teachers & staff. / 1 2 3 4 5
Collaboration and co-teaching strategies in the general education classroom with special education teachers and other specialists. / 1 2 3 4 5
Logistical issues: scheduling planning time; caseload; schedule of support staff. / 1 2 3 4 5
Case study – student with a cognitive disability.
Clearly and concretely describes how a student with a cognitive disability will be included in the class / 1 2 3 4 5
Strategies for change / 1 2 3 4 5
Overall evaluation
Followed guidelines for project. / NO YES
Posted on Blackboard / NO YES
Effort: Evidence of effort expended in developing product. / 1 2 3 4 5
Creativity: Took unusual and creative approach. / 1 2 3 4 5
Presentation: Good organization and effective use of graphics / 1 2 3 4 5
Technical: grammar, spelling, use of language. / 1 2 3 4 5
Shows awareness of readings & class materials / 1 2 3 4 5


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