Rubrics for working together democratically and open to diversity

Urban Education Antwerp (AGSO) has provided several rubrics to the teachers in the schools to assess citizenship. The idea is that these rubrics are utilized by multiple teachers to create a consistent evaluation framework for students. These rubrics are integrated in the online smartschool platform and are used for a variety of projects. These are two examples of the rubrics for students in their 3rd and 4th year of secondary school, for the cluster ‘working together democratically’ and ‘open to diversity’.

Cluster: Working together democratically
Definition Living together is not something you do alone. In the classroom you will work together with your fellow pupils, and in this way you will also prepare for an active role in the business world or society of tomorrow. In addition, it is important to know how you can defend your own interests in society. In addition, it is crucial that you also give everyone else the opportunity to be heard and to belong. Overarching learning objectives Active Citizenship K: Democracy Q: Collaborate and participate A: Respect and striving for connectedness
Rubric
Below expectations Approaches expectations As expected Above expectations
Collaborative learning I prefer to leave the initiative to others. I find it hard to come up with new ideas. I take on tasks when the teacher says so, but don't always stick to them. I usually work on my own, consult little with others and ask little help from others. I find it hard to reflect on my learning process and figure out what I can do better next time. I occasionally take initiative or come up with ideas together. I am willing to take on tasks and stick to them if I feel like it or see the point of it. I occasionally ask for help from others. I sometimes adjust my behavior or approach based on feedback received. I can reflect on my learning process under the guidance of the teacher. I regularly take initiative and come up with ideas together. I make decisions together, taking into account the needs and desires of others and respecting everyone's boundaries. Where necessary, I enlist the help of the teacher for this. I take on tasks and usually stick to the agreements. I help others and give regular feedback so that they can continue. I ask for help at the right times, am open to feedback and then usually adjust my behavior. I regularly consult with others and check together whether we are on the right track. I make sure that everyone is involved in learning. Together with my classmates, I reflect on our learning process. I often take initiative and take the whole group in tow, taking into account the needs and desires of everyone. I take a lot of responsibility and always stick to the mutual agreements. I often ask for and give feedback. I reflect on our learning process with others at regular intervals, and listen carefully to feedback from others to do (even) better in the future.
Democratic participation I find it difficult to actively participate in life in the classroom, at school and outside the school. I don't know how to get involved at school and in society. In discussions about decisions, I tend to stay aloof. I don't know how democratic principles work, nor how democratic decisions are made in school and in the world. I have only a vague notion of the democratic rule of law, the separation of powers, party politics, the Constitution and civil rights. I sometimes actively participate in life in the classroom, at school and outside of school. I have a limited knowledge of the opportunities I have to engage at school and in society. When I make decisions together with others, I only occasionally actively participate, and I find it difficult to represent everyone's interests. I have limited knowledge of how democratic principles and decisions on current issues are made. I have a limited knowledge of the democratic rule of law, the separation of powers, party politics, the Constitution and civil rights. I actively participate in life in the classroom, at school and outside of school. I know what opportunities I have to engage at school and in society. When I make decisions together with others, I actively contribute and take everyone's interests into account. I understand that democratic principles at every level (class, school, city, country, world) are important, and I know on current issues how decisions are made at different levels. I also have knowledge of the democratic rule of law, the separation of powers, party politics, the constitution and civil rights. I am an example of active engagement in the classroom, at school and outside of school. I actively look for opportunities to engage at school and in society. In joint decisions, I take the lead to actively participate and to monitor everyone's interests. I actively follow up on current topics and how democratic decisions are made about them at different levels (class, school, city, country, world). I can also interpret this role from a thorough knowledge of the democratic rule of law, the separation of powers, party politics, the Constitution and civil rights.
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