All candidates in the hearing impairment program must design and implement an applied project as part of their course work in EDSP 6440. In this class we read research studies on language models, linguistic assessment, development, and instruction for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and older children who are deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH). You will be designing and implementing a research project in a natural language setting or an instructional setting in a classroom. This project will be completed within the semester course in Language (EDSP 6440) and will be presented as a written product. Your instructor will assist you in all aspects of the design and implementation of this project. However, the final project responsibility and writing is yours alone.
This applied project will benefit you in a myriad of ways. First you will need to take a global look at an issue of interest in the area of language and D/HH children. Often we do not have an opportunity to integrate our knowledge and skills around a single large project. This is your opportunity to conceptualize AND implement a project from idea, to design, to implementation, to evaluation. Second, the skills you will gain should be invaluable to you as you progress through our HI program at UNO and as you continue or begin your professional practice as a teacher of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. You will also be required to produce a professional quality paper (using APA style) detailing your applied language project (ALP). You will be evaluated on this project using the attached rubric. Before undertaking this ALP, it is important to review the rubric completely to see what is expected of you.
ELEMENT |
UNACCEPTABLE
(0-1) |
ACCEPTABLE
(1-2) |
TARGET
(3-4) |
A. Project Planning
- Literature review
- Description of project/research question
- Relevance of project (needs assessment)
- Logistics of project implementation
- Permission to conduct project
- Project preparation
|
~One or more of the elements is missing, incomplete or inadequate |
~All elements are addressed and are at least minimally adequately |
~All elements are addressed with two or more being exemplars of excellent work. |
B. Project Implementation
- Technology use
- Methodology
|
~Technology use not apparent or used inappropriately or ineffectively;
~Methodology not well developed or inappropriate to address project/research question |
~Technology use apparent and appropriate and used effectively;
~Methodology adequately designed and implemented to address project/research question. |
~Technology not use not only apparent and appropriate but represents an exemplary effort;
~Methodology well though through and an ideal choice to address project/research question;
~Methodology implemented without difficulties |
C. Project Evaluation
- Impact
- Analysis of data
- Self-evaluation
- Stakeholder evaluation
|
~Project has little or no impact on targeted setting/students;
~Analysis of data minimal or inaccurate;
~Self and/or stakeholder evaluation cursory or missing |
~Project has obvious and positive impact on targeted setting/students;
~Analysis of data adequate and accurate;
~Self and/or stakeholder evaluation is informative |
~Project has obvious and positive impact on targeted setting/students;
~Analysis of data adequate and accurate;
~Self and/or stakeholder evaluation is informative |
D. Project Product Professionalism
- Use of disability sensitive language
- Communication clarity in written product
- Format of presentation appropriate for design
- Adequacy of written communication
|
~Written product missing or lacks professionalism;
~Language used in written product is not specific disability sensitive;
~Format and length of presentation not appropriate for selected project design;
~Numerous errors in spelling, grammar; sentence structure; typing;
~Written organization poor and interferes with understanding of product |
~Written shows initial level of professionalism;
~Language used in written product is specific disability sensitive;
~Format and length of presentation appropriate for selected project design;
~Less than 8 errors in spelling, less than 3 grammatical errors; sentence structure is correct with up to 2 exceptions; under 3 typing errors
~Written organization is clear |
~Written shows advanced level of professionalism and, as is, has publication potential;
~Language used in written product is specific disability sensitive;
~Format and length of presentation appropriate for selected project design;
~Less than 2 errors in spelling, less than 1 grammatical errors; sentence structure is correct with no more than 1 exceptions; under 2 typing errors
~Written organization is not only clear but exemplary |
Maximum Score =
16 points |
Areas: |
A ____ |
B ____ |
C ____ |
D ____ |
TOTAL ______ |
Passing Score =
6 points or higher |
______ PASS |
_____ PASS
(with remediation prescription) |
______ FAIL |