iRubric: USC's LIVE: Library Instruction Videotape Evaluation tool rubric

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USC's LIVE: Library Instruction Videotape Evaluation tool

This rubric can be used to self-assess a videotaped Information Literacy session using the following ten measures: preparation, introduction, questions, clarity, summarization, active learning, presentation, content, communication, and classroom management. For each of the 10 elements, circle a description that applies best to the videotaped class you are reviewing. Add up the points and use the key below to assess the class: Excellent class=64-80pts Good class=40-64pts, Fair class=16-40, Minimal class (needs improvement)=16-0 pts.

Rubric Code: D43W58

By GwenRich

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Subject: (General)

Type: Presentation

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USC LIVE
	Minimal 2 pts	Fair 5 pts	Good 8 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Preparation 10 pts This measures the level of preparation of the instructor.	Minimal The instructor starts the class on time.	Fair In addition to starting the class on time, there is some evidence the instructor has communicated with the professor prior to the session.	Good In addition to starting the class on time, there is some evidence the instructor has communicated with the professor prior to the session, tried to obtain subject matter or research assignments. Also, the instructor prepares handouts or other specialized tools.	Excellent In addition to starting the class on time, there is evidence of communication and negotiation between the professor and the librarian about the content and scope of the class. There is evidence the instructor has previously reviewed any relevant material for teaching, and has the research assignment or student topics beforehand. Prepared handouts or other specialized materials are ready to distribute to students as they walk in.
Introduction 10 pts This measures how well the instructor communicates the structure of the class, creates a welcoming environment and responds accordingly.	Minimal The instructor begins the lecture without an introduction or an overview of the session.	Fair Before the lecture begins, the instructor provides a minimal introduction outlining the purpose of the session or the sequence of events.	Good The instructor introduces themself to the class and provides a brief overview of the outline. However, during the scope of the introduction they do not allow for students questions or clarification of lecture content.	Excellent The instructor welcomes students and faculty as they enter into the room. The instructor introduces themself, provides immediate contact information, and outlines the purpose of the class, and gives a lenghty explanation of the outline of the class. The instructor uses some ice-breaking technqiues during the beginning of class. In addition, the instructor allows students to share any immediate thoughts, concerns or questions so they can be addressed during lecture.
Questions 10 pts The measures how well the instructor receives and answers questions.	Minimal The instructor allows little time for questions.	Fair The instructor not only allows plenty of time for questions, but encourages the students to ask questions.	Good The instructor not only allows plenty of time for questions, but encourages the students to ask questions. The instructor always responds in a positive or encouraging way to student questions.	Excellent The instructor not only allows plenty of time for questions, but encourages the students to ask questions. The instructor always responds in a positive or encouraging way to student questions. The instructor is able to refocus the content or order of the lecture to help address the questions that are asked. If the questions being asked are unique to a particular student, the instructor will make sure they answer the question after class.
Summary 10 pts This measures how well the instructor summarizes the lecture material.	Minimal The instructor summarizes the main point(s) of the lecture at the end.	Fair The instructor summarizes the main points at the end of each portion of the lecture.	Good The instructor summarizes the main points at the end of each portion of the lecture and makes sure that students understand the content before moving onto the next portion of the lecture.	Excellent The instructor summarizes the main points at the end of each portion of the lecture and makes sure that students understand the content before moving onto the next portion of the lecture. If the students appear to be unclear, the instructor finds another way to clarify the information. At the end of the lecture the instructor summarizes the main points of the entire lecture.
Active Learning 10 pts This measures the inclusion of active learning activities incorporated into lecture by the instructor.	Minimal The instructor lectures and asks no more than 5 questions of the students.	Fair The instructor lectures, asks questions, and uses audio visual aids in teaching. In addition they create at atmosphere that encourages class discussions about the material presented.	Good The instructor lectures, asks questions, uses audio visual aids in teaching, creates class discussions, and incorporates short written exercises (e.g.-1 minute papers, research worksheets) to review material.	Excellent The instructor moves past passive learning to active learning, to find better ways of engaging students in the learning process. The instructor provides a full array of active learning activites beyond lecture, such as continous questioning, facilitating class discussions, presenting short written exercises, think-pair-share or brainstorming activites.
Communication 10 pts This measures the verbal communication skills of the instructor.	Minimal The instructors voice is clear and audible.	Fair The instructors voice is clear and audible, speaking at a moderate pace with breaths for pauses.	Good The instructors voice is clear and audible, speaking at a moderate pace with breaths for pauses and good inflection on keywords and concepts.	Excellent The instructors voice is clear and audible, speaking at a moderate pace with breaths for pauses and good inflection. The instructor does not fill the lecture with stammer or filler words (eg-"like", "you know")
Content 10 pts This measures the content created by the instructor.	Minimal The instructor provides an organized lecture.	Fair The instructor provides an organized lecture that is well researched and contains relevant examples.	Good The instructor provides an organized lecture, well researched, with relevant examples and makes connections & transitions between lecture content.	Excellent The instructor provides a well organized class that builds a logical progression from smaller concepts to larger concepts. The presentation is well researched and contains relevant examples and an appropriate selection of library materials. The instructor revises or adds additional portions of lecture based on student questions and feedback.
Presentation 10 pts This measures the non verbal communication skills of the instructor.	Minimal The instructor makes minimal eye contact with students and reads from note cards or the computer screen.	Fair The instructor makes sustained eye contact with students and avoids distracting body language and facial expression such as distracting hand movements, pacing, or grimacing.	Good The instructor makes eye contact with students throughout the lecture and avoids distracting body language and facial expressions. The instructor does not stand directly in front of slides, charts, graphs, or the computer projector.	Excellent The instructor makes eye contact with students throughout the lecture and avoids distracting body language and facial expressions. The instructor does not block the view of visual material and uses a laser or other tool to highlight visual content. The instructor responds to student's non-verbal ques and corrects problems with body language during the presentation.

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(General)

Types:

Presentation

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