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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 By teacher Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Assessment Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate

Attributes Descriptions
	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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