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Equine Health Option Course Rubric 
The Veterinary Technology Department at NCTA builds its rubrics to guide students and instructors on course expectations and intended outcomes. Rubrics provide a point of reference that measure students' work and provide a collaborative starting point for faculty and the student. Each instructor evaluates a student's performance based on a full range of criteria that is tied to the University of Nebraska goals and NCTA values. The NCTA Veterinary Technology department utilizes five rubrics as a guidelines for instructors to evaluate and provide feedback on student learning outcomes. Credits: University of Nebraska: http://ncta.unl.edu/web/ncta/vet-tech-rubrics
Rubric Code: X4AW2
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

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  Unacceptable

1 pts

Novice

2 pts

Apprentice

3 pts

Standard

4 pts

Practitioner

5 pts

Expert

6 pts

Critical Thinking/Problem Analysis

Unacceptable

Student displays no critical thinking or problem solving skills
Novice

Student displays critical thinking and problem solving skills within the context of the course.
Apprentice

Student acquires a general application of theory and practice and can tackle general problems properly.
Standard

Conclusions applied are generally in the proper direction within the given context; Student is able to understand the application of theory.
Practitioner

Conclusions applied are generally correct and can evidence within the given context; Student is able to understand the application of theory. Demonstrates initiative when dealing situations of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Expert

Conclusions applied are consistently correct providing supporting evidence within the given context; Student ties theory and applications to the consideration of consequences. Demonstrates understanding of implications and deals with situations of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Unacceptable

Student does not understand principles of entrepreneurship or demonstrate leadership.
Novice

Student demonstrates an understanding of basic entrepreneurship and has developed basic leadership skills.
Apprentice

Student acquires a general understanding of course entrepreneurship skills and can morph these skills into leadership situations.
Standard

Student acquires a broad understanding of entrepreneurship skills and is able to apply along with leadership skills practical application into the coursework.
Practitioner

Student integrates entrepreneurship and leadership ideas and perspectives from variety of sources. Demonstrates a high degree of leadership in class.
Expert

Student fully integrated entrepreneurship and leadership ideas and perspectives from variety of sources. Demonstrates leadership in class and mentorship to other students
Networks and Bio-based

Economy Understanding

Unacceptable

Student demonstrates little or no understanding of networks in relation to a Bio-based economy
Novice

Student demonstrates a basic understanding and incorporation of networks in a bio-based economy into work
Apprentice

Student acquires a general understanding of networks in a bio-based economy and is able to address broad knowledge to applicable situations.
Standard

Student acquires a broad understanding of networks in a bio-based economy and is able to apply knowledge and theory both in and outside of the classroom.
Practitioner

Student acquires a broad understanding and application of networks in a bio-based economy issues and can demonstrate the practical use in a variety of settings across functions.
Expert

Student acquires an expert understanding and application of networks in a bio-based economy, demonstrating the practical use in a variety of settings across functions, disciplines and situations.
Vocabulary And Writing Skills

Unacceptable

Student vocabulary and writing in relation to the course is poor
Novice

Student has a basic grasp of course vocabulary and writing skills that can be applied in the classroom.
Apprentice

Student’s vocabulary and writing skills are at the level where they are comfortable in a variety of settings in and out of the classroom.
Standard

Student utilizes vocabulary and writing skills clearly and effectively to communicates ideas in a variety of setting and situations.
Practitioner

Student writing and vocabulary skills are of a high degree of clarity and consistency. Student can effectively to communicate ideas and technical data in a variety of setting and situations.
Expert

Student writing and vocabulary skills are of consistently straight forward and eloquent. Student can effectively to communicate ideas and technical data to experts; Organization is without errors; transitions between ideas enhance presentation and delivery.
Identification of

Horse Breeds/Classes

Unacceptable

Student demonstrates little understanding and is unable to apply course information.
Novice

Student acquires general technical competence in Identification of Horse Breeds/Classes information.
Apprentice

Student acquires sound skills at Identification of Horse Breeds / Classes and is able to apply outside of the classroom.
Standard

Student acquires broad technical competence and skills Identification of Horse Breeds / Classes and can demonstrate ability in a variety of settings.
Practitioner

Student's insight and technical competence demonstrates sound knowledge, talent, and ability in Identification of Horse Breeds / Classes.
Expert

Student's Identification of Horse Breeds / Classes skills are superior to peers
Equine Mechanics of

Strength/Movement

Unacceptable

Student demonstrates little understanding and is unable to apply course information
Novice

Student demonstrates some knowledge and skill demonstrating Equine Mechanics of Strength / Movement under supervision
Apprentice

Student demonstrates some knowledge and skill demonstrating Equine Mechanics of Strength / Movement with minimal supervision
Standard

Student carries out Equine Mechanics of Strength / Movement skills unsupervised utilizing best practices.
Practitioner

Student is able to provide sound understanding of Equine Mechanics of Strength / Movement skills while utilizing advanced care techniques and course information and without supervision translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.
Expert

Student masters working with Equine Mechanics of Strength / Movement utilizing best practices and is able to provide mentorship to other students.
Horse Anatomy

1. X-Ray
2. Live Animal
3. Skeletal Model
4. Dissection
5. Self

Unacceptable

Student is unable understand or apply course information.
Novice

Student acquires a general knowledge and application of course information to practice in a classroom setting. Student can identify select anatomy in one of five formats.
Apprentice

Student is able to provide practical application of course information to functions outside of class. Student can identify select anatomy in two of five formats.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information to a broad area of functions and settings. Student can identify select anatomy in three of five formats.
Practitioner

Student understanding of course information translates to a practical application of skills across functions. Student can identify select anatomy in four of five formats.
Expert

Student masters the ability to practice the practical application of course information across functions and disciplines and mentorship to other students Student can identify select anatomy in five of five formats.
Equine Breeding and Reproduction

Unacceptable

Student demonstrates little understanding and is unable to apply course information
Novice

Student acquires a basic understanding and practical application of course information and can demonstrate basic skills in a classroom setting.
Apprentice

Students demonstrate
knowledge of
Equine Breeding and Reproduction Issues given a standard scenario in an operating room environment.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information, utilized proper skills and is able to function in a broad range of scenarios.
Practitioner

Student is able to provide practical application of skills while utilizing advanced techniques and course information translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.
Expert

Student masters the ability to demonstrate best Equine Breeding and Reproduction skills based on course information across functions and disciplines and is able to provide mentorship to other students
Equine Health Issues

Unacceptable

Student is unable understand or apply course information.
Novice

Student acquires a basic understanding and practical application of course information and can demonstrate basic skills in a classroom setting.
Apprentice

Students demonstrate
knowledge of
Equine Health Issues given a standard scenario in an operating room environment.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information, utilized proper skills and is able to function in a broad range of scenarios.
Practitioner

Student is able to provide practical application of skills while utilizing advanced techniques and course information translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.
Expert

Student masters the ability to demonstrate best Equine Health skills based on course information across functions and disciplines and is able to provide mentorship to other students
Horse Care and Facilities

Unacceptable

Student is unable understand or apply course information.
Novice

Student acquires a basic understanding and practical application of course information and can demonstrate basic skills in a classroom setting.
Apprentice

Students demonstrate
knowledge of
Horse Care and Facilities Issues given a standard scenario in an operating room environment.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information, utilized proper skills and is able to function in a broad range of scenarios.
Practitioner

Student is able to provide practical application of skills while utilizing advanced techniques and course information translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.
Expert

Student masters the ability to demonstrate Horse Care and Facilities skills based on course information across functions and disciplines and is able to provide mentorship to other students
Equine Diet

Unacceptable

Student is unable understand or apply course information.
Novice

Student acquires a basic understanding and practical application of course information and can demonstrate basic skills in a classroom setting.
Apprentice

Students demonstrate
knowledge of
Equine Diet Issues given a standard scenario in an operating room environment.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information, utilized proper skills and is able to function in a broad range of scenarios.
Practitioner

Student is able to provide practical application of skills while utilizing advanced techniques and course information translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.
Expert

Student masters the ability to demonstrate best Equine Diet skills based on course information across functions and disciplines and is able to provide mentorship to other students
Technical Competence

Unacceptable

Student demonstrates little to no technical competence
Novice

Student acquires general technical competence in relation to course information.
Apprentice

Student acquires sound technical competence in relation to course information and is able to apply outside of the classroom.
Standard

Student acquires broad technical competence skills in course information and can demonstrate ability in a variety of settings.
Practitioner

Student's insight and technical competence demonstrates sound knowledge, talent, and ability across disciplines and techniques.
Expert

Student's technical and professional competence are superior to peers



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