Assignment 2 – Social and Emotional Introductory
Response
Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 10 Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
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After reading and watching the content for this module, provide a 1-2 page detailed, single-space
essay (with references) discussing the following items.
1. Describe and explain the 5 elements of CASEL’s Framework of social and emotional
development
2. Describe the importance of social and emotional development in infants and toddlers.
3. Describe how social and emotional learning in the early years influences later development.
For full credit, you need to reference the readings and videos in your response and cite accordingly.
#2 Assignment 2
Instructions
Total Points: 10
Criteria Ratings Pts
3 pts
2 pts
5 pts
Reflective
Inquirer
3 pts
Distinguished
Shows evidence of
understanding the reading by
asking thoughtful questions
(higher order thinking).
1 pts
Proficient
Shows some evidence of
understanding the reading
by asking questions about
facts.
0 pts
Basic
Shows superficial
understanding and does
not ask any question.
Disposition 2 pts
Distinguished
Reflects upon her/his own
professional judgment and
has the ability to articulate it.
0.67 pts
Basic
Weak reflection upon
her/his own professional
judgment. No ability to
articulate ideas.
0 pts
Proficient
Outstanding reflection upon
her/his own professional
judgment and has the ability to
articulate it superficially.
Knowledge
Base
5 pts
Distinguished
Frequently makes connections to
learning materials made available
within the course, and incorporates
outside materials and research as
well.
2 pts
Basic
Makes limited
connections to
materials made
available within the
course.
0 pts
Proficient
Frequently makes
connections to learning
materials made available
within the course, with no
connection to outside
resources.
