DECE 2014 Language and Early Literacy
Assignment 1 – Rationale for Inclusion of Language Arts (30%)
Developing language skills is importance for young children’s success later in life both as social beings and in pursuing an education. Write a 1000 words essay and discuss the rationale for inclusion of Language arts in early childhood education. It includes reading and appraising a selection of children’s rhymes, poems and stories of dramatic experience and puppetry.
Note:
- FORMAT: Your assignment should be typed using font Times New Roman, font size 12, justified, and double spacing.
- Assignment cover sheet is needed.
- Please Turnitin in a minimum of 24 hours before the dateline. The Turnitin percentage should not exceed 17%. Turnitin ID: 22071844 & Password: dece2014
- All quotation need to be referenced and listed at the end of the essay in the appendix.
- Your assignment must be submitted by 21st September 2019. Late submission after 21st September 2019 will result in 10% marks being deducted.
- This assignment accounts for 30% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached.
DECE 107/2104 Assignment 1 Rubrics Scheme (30%)
Criteria | Missing Item | Low | Fair | Above Average | Excellent |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Introduction: 25% brief introduction to the topic | There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper. | The introduction does not mention the objectives of the paper and important concepts. | Main topic is stated but without proper arrangement of the framework nor is it inviting to the reader. | Main topic is stated with proper organization in approaching the framework. Clear statements of objectives and important concepts. | The introduction is inviting. Main topic is clearly stated and writing out the framework was clearly planned. Objectives and main concepts are clearly explained. |
Content: 40% clarity of content relevance of information Quality of discussion. | The main idea is not clear. There is no relevant information. | The content lacks clear main idea and logical sequence of information. Information is incomplete and incorrect. | The content is vague in conveying the main idea and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Includes information with few facts. Some of the information may not seem fit to answer the question. | The content is written with logical progression of main ideas and supporting information. Information is not so accurate and current but indicates direct to the question. | The content is clearly written with logical progression of main ideas and supporting information. Information is accurate and current which direct to the question. |
Conclusion:
20%
summary of the discussion; and
personal opinion.
| No conclusion provided. | Very vague conclusion. The paper just ends. | Recognizable conclusion, but does not tie up introduction, content and evaluation. | Acceptable conclusion that ties up introduction, content and evaluation. | A concrete conclusion. The conclusion ties up introduction, content and evaluation. Well summarized. |
Sentences Grammar Vocabulary Spelling 10% | Major sentence errors Inappropriate words Gross spelling errors | Limited range of sentences A lot of errors Poor use of appropriate words Incorrect spelling | Satisfactory range of sentences Some errors Fair use of appropriate words Some incorrect spelling | Good range of sentences Few errors Good use of appropriate words Correct spelling | Excellent range of sentences No error Excellent use of appropriate words Correct spelling |
References: 5% At least 2 relevant sources; Appendix: Observation samples and photograph | No reference sources were cited. | One reference source only cited correctly. | At least two reference sources were cited correctly. | At least three reference sources were cited correctly and appropriately. | At least four reference sources were cited correctly and appropriately. |