measuring the Learning Journey rubric,

Learning Journey rubric – working model – October 9, 2012

 (The 'traditional' approach is in brackets for comparison.)

Linda A. J. Johnson

0

no information is being considered, no questions are being asked

(information deemed appropriate to learner’s age is being distributed)

1

information is being acknowledged (that’s interesting…) and prior knowledge reflected upon (I  remember when…); questions are being asked (I wonder if…); 

(information may be attended to; prior knowledge remains untapped, questions usually asked to clarify meaning)  (anxiety symptoms begin)                                                                                                                                            

2

information is selected (by learner) for further consideration, resources are actively sought, (books, internet, mentors, media, library, school, text , etc) (information to be learned is pre-determined, learning resources are provided)

3.

new information is recorded, and considered with prior knowledge;  attending to new understanding (new information, as requested, is considered and recorded in  pre-determined forms)

4

‘playing’ with new understanding by using the body to inform the mind; creating new connections, using media of choice

         4.1

         talking- engaging in reflective dialogue

         4.2

         drawing-organizing thoughts visually, use of idea catcher

         4.3

         writing-organizing thoughts symbolically, use of idea catcher

         4.4

         crafting- in media of choice

         4.5

         other ‘playing’ demonstrated

(minimal time is given to ‘playing’ for genuine understanding, this neglect causes much of the break-down in our learning journey)

 5

clearly  articulates new understanding  to audience, audience ‘gets it’ (This is a key step that is seldom achieved) (Articulation is expected in required FORM; ie. the 5 paragraph essay)

6

demonstrates power of imagination, expands on ‘play’ connections in media of choice (Use of imagination expected on demand - imagination cannot be produced on demand)

(Learners in our culture seldom achieve the last 4 stages; …)

7

the power of creativity appears, new products, services, solutions, etc, are developed;

8

‘publishes’ product to the world meeting the conventions of required forms, achieves impact

9

asks new questions, returns to the beginning of the learning journey and grows in new directions

10

is a life –long learner and mentor to others