Cultural Competence
Your school of nursing has a goal of addressing diversity through its pedagogy. The underlying assumption is that a school’s curriculum both shapes and reflects a climate of valuing diversity. Based upon evidence, how would you evaluate that integration of learning activities into your pedagogy has fostered cultural competence?
Note: All initial posts should be at least 300 words and are due by the date listed on the course schedule and in Canvas. Initial posts should include at least one in text citation and should be cited and referenced at the bottom of the post appropriately. Peer feedback replies must then be posted by the due date in the course schedule and should follow the guidelines for giving thorough feedback.
Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
---|---|---|
Quality of Discussion Posting |
5 pts Exemplary Accurately and thoroughly responds to the discussion topic(s). Selects and discusses main ideas related to topic and expresses thoughts clearly and succinctly. Reflects critical thinking related to content. Accurately applies concepts to concrete situations. 2.5 pts Needs Improvement Addresses elements of the discussion topic(s), however, one area is not fully developed. 0 pts Unacceptable Does not post or discussion does not relate to topic. Content is not relevant or is off topic. |
/ 5 pts |
Application to Literature |
5 pts Exemplary Demonstrates ability to utilize the literature to support position statements. Discusses implications of reading and uses evidence to infer opinions. Properly cites in text to avoid taking credit for others words and thoughts and includes a reference at the bottom of post. 2.5 pts Needs Improvement Attempts to use the literature to support written statements but errors / omissions in references and citations are present and / or does not clearly use the literature to support statements. 0 pts Unacceptable There is no evidence of using the literature to support position statements and / or does not relate implications of the literature and / or does not cite in text and include a reference at the bottom of the post. |
/ 5 pts |
Writing / Clarity |
5 pts Exemplary Discussion is well organized, easy to understand, and meets minimum word requirements (if applicable). No misspelled words or grammar errors. 2.5 pts Needs Improvement Information presented with mostly clear thoughts demonstrated and/or a couple of misspelled words or grammar errors noted. 0 pts Unacceptable More than three misspelled words and / or thoughts are not clear and / or grammar is not well constructed |
/ 5 pts |
Synthesis |
5 pts Exemplary Demonstrates ability to assimilate information learned into experiences or prior learning. Blends the new and already understood concepts together to deepen learning. 2.5 pts Needs Improvement Mostly addresses information with logic and understanding and demonstrates ability to loosely relate concepts to prior learning. 0 pts Unacceptable Does not demonstrate ability to assimilate information learned into experiences or prior learning. |
/ 5 pts |
Peer Feedback |
5 pts Exemplary Adds substance to the discussion. Provides the author with a compliment and then asks questions, requests additional information, offers suggestions or elaborates to lead to further thought and discussion 2.5 pts Needs Improvement Provides one element of peer feedback but does not make elaborations or suggestions to further discussion. 0 pts Unacceptable Response lacks any evidence effort to compliment or further the discussion. |
/ 5 pts |
Total Points: 0 |
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