Making the Case for Engagement
In these course assignments, you will envision yourself as the principal of your internship school. Each modules assignment is a section of a cumulative project proposing a new community engagement program to increase student achievement. Throughout the assignments, you will research family and community engagement benefits, review your schools current programs, and propose data- and evidence-based solutions to address student needs.
The Module 1 assignment focuses on the research phase of the cumulative project.
In this assignment, you will compose a research brief that differentiates community involvement from community engagement and presents the impacts of increased engagement on a schools culture, discipline, and achievement.
Step 1
Investigate at least six scholarly resources to analyze:
- differences between parent/family/communityinvolvementandengagement
- benefits of parent/family/community engagement related to the following areas:
Your resources may include the Module 1 readings and other current, peer-reviewed resources from the ACE Library.You may also explore PTA resources found online.
Chapter 1 ofBuilding Parent Engagement in Schoolsdefines parent/family/communityinvolvementandengagementas two separate practices.
Step 2
A research brief is a short, non-technical summary of findings intended for decision-makers. View theWriting a Research Briefvideo at the bottom of this page to better understand a research brief's format and purpose.
Then, conduct an online search to locate an online template to create your brief. Although it is not formatted like a traditional paper, you must still use APA-formatted writing style and include APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference list for at least six sources. Sources may consist of required readings, presentations, and your original research.
Step 3
Compose a 3- to 4-page research brief addressed to your internship school's appropriate official(s). Officials might be a superintendent, community liaison, the school improvement team, the school board, or another decision-making entity.
Your research brief should address the appropriate audience and:
- differentiate parent/family/community involvement and engagement;
- cite information from six professional/scholarly sources on the benefits of parent/family/community engagement, specifically related to school culture, student discipline, and student achievement; and
- provide a clear, concise summary of findings intended for decision-makers.
Step 4
Use the Module 1 assignment rubric to informally assess your work and ensure you have met all requirements.
Then, submit your research brief.
Time-Sensitive Preview:In Module 2, you will work with your mentor to identify your internship schools partnership programs. Schedule a time to visit with them.
PleasereadtheAssignment GuidelinesLinks to an external site.before you begin working.
Rubric
EL5053 Module 1 Understanding and Applying Research Rubric
EL5053 Module 1 Understanding and Applying Research Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Brief and Best Practices
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50to >42.0pts
Mastery
The 3- to 4-page, well-written research brief is aligned to best practices and supported by evidence related to school-family-community partnerships. The brief includes a clear, succinct summary of findings intended for decision-makers and addresses an appropriate school audience.
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42to >35.0pts
Proficient
The 3- to 4-page research brief is aligned to best practices and supported by evidence related to school-family-community partnerships. The brief includes a summary of findings intended for decision-makers and addresses an appropriate school audience.
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35to >27.0pts
Marginal
The 3- to 4-page research brief related to school-family-community partnerships meets some, but not all, the requirements.
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27to >0.0pts
Needs Improvement
The research brief is missing many requirements.
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0pts
No Submission
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50pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Brief Scholarly Content
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50to >42.0pts
Mastery
The research brief addresses relevant content in a non-technical tone related to school-family-community partnerships. It appropriately cites information from six professional/scholarly sources on the benefits of parent/family/community engagement, specifically related to school culture, student discipline, and student achievement. The brief clearly differentiates involvement and engagement.
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42to >35.0pts
Proficient
The research brief addresses content in a non-technical tone related to school-family-community partnerships. It cites information from six professional/scholarly sources on the benefits of parent/family/community engagement, specifically related to school culture, student discipline, and student achievement. The brief differentiates involvement and engagement.
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35to >27.0pts
Marginal
The research brief reflects a non-technical tone related to school-family-community partnerships and includes some, but not all, the requirements.
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27to >0.0pts
Needs Improvement
The research brief is missing many requirements.
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0pts
No Submission
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50pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse and Understanding of Research
(CAEP RA1.1)
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30to >24.0pts
Mastery
Demonstrates an insightful understanding of the application and use of research in the professional field. Explicit connections between research and professional work in education are provided. References and citations indicate substantial use of research; includes 6 or more reference listings for current, scholarly, peer-reviewed sources. All sources are cited in the text and were published within the last 5 years except when seminal work is required.
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24to >21.0pts
Proficient
Demonstrates an adequate understanding of the application and use of research in education professions. References and citations indicate use of research; includes at least 3-5 sources that are related to the topic. Most sources are current (within the last 5 years) and from professional and credible publications or organizations.
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21to >17.0pts
Marginal
Some understanding of research use is evident. Additional evidence and/or elaboration are needed to demonstrate an adequate understanding of the application and use of research in education professions. References and citations indicate minimal research conducted with few (2 or less) resources included. Sources are outdated or from non-professional or non-credible sources.
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17to >0.0pts
Needs Improvement
In-text citations and/or reference listings are missing or do not match, indicating inadequate research on the topic and/or minimal understanding of how to apply and use research in education professions.
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0pts
No Submission
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30pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format and Writing Mechanics
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20to >17.0pts
Mastery
Submission is free of spelling, formatting, and grammatical errors. Submission is well-formatted and professional.
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17to >14.0pts
Proficient
Submission contains minimal spelling, formatting, and grammatical errors that do not impede the understanding of the concepts and plans.
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14to >11.0pts
Marginal
Submission contains multiple spelling, formatting, and/or grammatical errors. Some ideas are unclear due to errors in writing mechanics, or multiple elements of APA format are not followed.
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11to >0.0pts
Needs Improvement
Submission contains extensive spelling, formatting, and grammatical errors that significantly impede the understanding and presentation of ideas.
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0pts
No Submission
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20pts
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Total Points:150
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