Journal Article Critique: “Co-Teaching: An Illustration of the Complexity of Collaboration in Special Education”

Provide a written critique summarizing its applicability to practice.

Instructions

1. Address the topic in the form of an essay. For maximum points, include all of the required elements:

• Must consist of 3 pages:
• 2 pages and a Reference Page in APA format
• Should provide an outline of the article and summarize its content using these headings:
• Introduction
• Purpose of the Article
• Methods Used
• Results or Findings
• Practical Implications – Your own reflection and conclusion of what you can choose to use in your own current/future classrooms
• Conclusion

1. See the attached rubric for grading details.
2. This assignment will close by the specified due date and time in Canvas and the syllabus. Late submissions will not be possible.
3. Collaborating with classmates, using internet search engines, etc., is not permitted. Such action will be considered a violation

Journal Article Critique Rubric

Journal Article Critique Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

4 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The response includes explanations of concepts so content is clear and succinct. Commentary and reflection on implications or application of content is accurate.

3 pts

Meets Expectations

The response includes explanations of concepts with clarity, but may lack some succinctness. Commentary and reflection on implications or application of content are mostly accurate but may contain minor errors or omissions.

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

No response or significant content missing and does not include an adequate explanation

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Research

4 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Paper adequately and accurately describes Introduction, Purpose of the article, Methods used, Results or Findings, Practical implications.

3 pts

Meets Expectations

Paper somewhat describes Introduction, Purpose of the article, Methods used, Results or Findings, Practical implications.

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

No response or significant lack of content and responses.

4 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Format & Mechanics

2 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Response is error free. Format of text adheres to most recent edition of the APA guidelines.

1 pts

Meets Expectations

Response has one or more errors. Format has APA guideline errors.

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

No response or paper does not adhere to recent edition of APA guidelines

2 pts

Total Points: 10