Institute of Teacher Education, International Languages Campus Department of Education B.Ed.

(TESL) Year 4 Professional Development Assessment Criteria for Task 2 (Marjon) No 1 Scale A Distinction 70 + Criteria Description of Issue/Problem Description of issue is very clear, relevant, and has depth; more than sufficient details of issue for discussion; provides very good evidence that issue exists. Review of literature A very wide range of accurate and relevant literature including Malaysian context is chosen and used appropriately; relationship of ideas is very clearly shown. Understanding of Issue Demonstrates a very in-depth, insightful, relevant and logical understanding of issue. Personal views of issue is very wellsupported by evidence from review of literature and/or from personal experience/observation; provides very relevant, logical and substantiated reasons as to why the problem/issue exists. Proposed action/strategy Proposed action to solve the problem is very clearly delineated and logical. Very good substantiation and/or rationalization for proposed action to solve the problem. Proposed collection and analysis of data Data collection and analysis very well thought-out and appropriate and very well-explained. Further action Provides very clear evidence that further action will be taken for the next cycle. Quality of Sources Excellent referencing and bibliographical skills.

Credit B 60- 69

Description of Issue/Problem Description of issue is clear and relevant; sufficient details of issue for discussion; provides good evidence that issue exists.

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Criteria Review of literature A good range of accurate and relevant literature including Malaysian context is chosen and used appropriately; relationship of ideas is clearly shown. Understanding of Issue Demonstrates an in-depth, insightful and logical understanding of issue. Personal views of issue is wellsupported by evidence from review of literature and/or from personal experience/observation; provides logical and wellsubstantiated reasons as to why the problem/issue exists. Proposed action/strategy Proposed action to solve the problem is clearly delineated and logical. Good substantiation and/or rationalization for proposed action to solve the problem. Proposed collection and analysis of data Data collection and analysis well thought-out and appropriate and well-explained. Further action Provides clear evidence that further action will be taken for the next cycle. Quality of Sources Good referencing and bibliographical skills.

Pass C 50- 59

Description of Issue/Problem Description of issue is fairly clear and relevant; fairly sufficient details of issue for discussion; provides fairly good evidence that issue exists. Review of literature A fair range of accurate and relevant literature including Malaysian context is chosen and used appropriately; relationship of ideas is fairly shown. Understanding of Issue Demonstrates a fair understanding of issue. Personal views of issue is fairly supported by evidence from review of literature and/or from personal experience/observation; provides fairly substantiated reasons as to why the problem/issue exists.

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Criteria Proposed action/strategy Proposed action to solve the problem is fairly clear and delineated. Fair substantiation and/or rationalization for proposed action to solve the problem. Proposed collection and analysis of data Data collection and analysis is fairly well thought-out, appropriate and explained. Further action Provides fair evidence that further action will be taken for the next cycle. Quality of Sources Fair referencing and bibliographical skills.

Pass D 40- 49

Description of Issue/Problem Description of issue adequately clear and relevant; adequate details of issue for discussion; provides adequate evidence that issue exists. Review of literature An adequate range of accurate and relevant literature including Malaysian context is chosen and used appropriately; relationship of ideas is adequately shown. Understanding of Issue Demonstrates an adequate understanding of issue. Personal views of issue is adequately supported by evidence from review of literature and/or from personal experience/observation; provides some substantiated reasons as to why the problem/issue exists. Proposed action/strategy Proposed action to solve the problem is adequately clear and delineated. Adequate substantiation and/or rationalization for proposed action to solve the problem. Proposed collection and analysis of data Data collection and analysis adequately appropriate and explained. thought-out,

Further action Provides adequate evidence that further action will be taken for the next cycle. Quality of Sources Adequate referencing and bibliographical skills.

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Scale Fail 0- 39

Criteria Description of Issue/Problem Description of issue is not clear and/or irrelevant; lacking in details of issue for discussion; little or no evidence that issue exists. Review of literature A poor range of literature is chosen; relationship of ideas is generally not clear. Understanding of Issue Demonstrates a weak understanding of issue. Personal views of issue is weakly supported by evidence from review of literature and/or from personal experience/observation; provides little or no substantiated reasons as to why the problem/issue exists. Proposed action/strategy Proposed action to solve the problem is not clear. Poor substantiation and/or rationalization for proposed action to solve the problem. Proposed collection and analysis of data Data collection and analysis poorly thought-out, inappropriate and poorly explained. Further action Does not provide evidence that further action will be taken for the next cycle. Quality of Sources Weak referencing and bibliographical skills.

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