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Thread: According to the authors of The Dyslexia Dilemma: A History of
Ignorance, Complacency and Resistance in Colleges of Education (Hurford,
Hurford, Head, Keiper, Nitcher, & Renner 2016), dyslexia is the most widely
studied and most common learning difference. The authors contend that a plethora
of research is available with regard to the nature of dyslexia and how students are
evaluated and remediated. However, the authors also state that, “there is a history
of ignorance, complacency and resistance in colleges of education with regard to
disseminating this critical information to pre-service teachers” (Hurford, Hurford,
Head, Keipler, Nitcher, & Renner, 2016, n.p.). After reading the article, discuss the
following:
• What is “the Science of Reading?”
• What does the research say about learning to read, write, and speak?
• Why is this important and what are the educational implications?
• How might higher-education institutions better prepare pre-service teachers to
utilize existing research?
Hurford, D. P, Hurford, J. D., Head, K. L., Keiper, M. M., Nitcher, S. P., Renner,
L. P., (2016). The dyslexia dilemma: A history of ignorance, complacency and
resistance in colleges of education. Journal of Childhood & Developmental
Disorders. 2(3) 26. doi: 10.4172-1786.100034.
http://childhood-developmental-disorders.imedpub.com/the-dyslexia-dilemma-ahistory-of-ignorance-complacency-and-resistance-in-colleges-ofeducation.php?aid=11208
Note: Each thread must be 400 words, demonstrate course-related
knowledge, and contain a minimum of 1 citation in current APA format
to support assertions. Each thread should also graduate quality
writing, no errors and correct grammar and spelling.

EDSP 726
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DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present
Thread Content 19 to 21 points
All key components of the
Discussion Board Forum prompt are
answered in the thread. The thread
has a clear, logical flow. Major
points are stated clearly. Major
points are supported by good
examples or thoughtful analysis.
18 points
Most of the components of the
Discussion Board Forum prompt
are answered in the thread. The
thread has a logical flow. Major
points are stated reasonably well.
Major points are supported by
good examples or thoughtful
analysis.
1 to 17 points
The Discussion Board Forum
prompt is addressed
minimally. The thread lacks
flow or content. Major points
are unclear or confusing.
Major points are not
supported by examples or
thoughtful analysis.
0 points
Not present.
Replies Content 13 to 14 points
Each reply focuses on a meaningful
point made in another candidate’s
thread. Each reply provides
substantive additional thoughts
regarding the thread and an
explanation of why the student
agrees or disagrees with the idea
presented in the thread. Each reply is
clear and coherent.
12 points
Most replies focus on a meaningful
point made in another student’s
thread. Most replies provide
substantive additional thoughts
regarding the thread and an
explanation of why the student
likes or dislikes the idea presented
in the thread. Most replies are clear
and coherent.
1 to 11 points
Some replies focus on a point
made in another student’s
thread. Replies could be more
substantive regarding the
thread. Replies lack clarity
and coherence.
0 points
Not present.
Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present
Grammar,
Spelling, and
Current APA
Format
8 points
Spelling and grammar are correct.
Sentences are complete, clear, and
concise. Paragraphs contain
appropriately varied sentence
structures. Where applicable,
references are cited in current APA
format.
7 points
Some spelling and grammar errors.
Sentences are presented as well.
Paragraphs contain some varied
sentence structures. Where
applicable, references are cited
with some current APA
formatting.
1 to 6 points
Spelling and grammar errors
distract. Sentences are
incomplete or unclear.
Paragraphs are poorly formed.
Where applicable, references
are minimally or not cited in
current APA format.
0 points
Not present.
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Word Count
and Citation
Requirements
7 points
The thread minimum word count of
400 words is met, but not exceeded
by more than 100 words.
At least 2 replies are present, and a
minimum word count of 200 words
is met but not exceeded by more
than 100 words.
Thread and replies include the
required number of citations.
6 points
The thread word count is 300-399
words.
At least 2 replies are present, and a
minimum word count of 149-199
words each.
Thread and replies do not include
the required number of citations.
1 to 5 points
The thread word count is 200-
299 words.
At least 1 reply is present, and
a minimum word count of 1–
139 words is met.
Thread and replies do not
include citations.
0 points
Not present.