Assess how well a student connects course concepts to their experience, thinks critically, demonstrates personal growth, applies insights, and reflects on team collaboration.
| Criteria | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection to Course Content (CLO1–CLO3) | Struggles to connect experiences to course concepts; off-topic or inaccurate. | Basic or vague references to course content; limited accuracy. | Clear connections to course concepts with minor gaps or errors. | Deep, accurate links between game experience and course concepts. Uses terminology precisely. | Deep, precise, and original connections across multiple course concepts; integrates terminology with clear examples. |
| Critical Thinking & Insight (CLO2–CLO3) | Superficial or minimal reflection; lacks evidence of thinking beyond description. | Limited analysis; mostly descriptive with little interpretation. | Some analysis and insight; recognizes general lessons from experience. | Thoughtful analysis; identifies patterns, cause–effect, or multiple perspectives. | Sophisticated analysis with multiple perspectives; identifies deeper meaning and implications. |
| Personal Growth & Emotional Awareness (Affective CLO) | Little or no reflection on emotions, growth, or attitudes. | Mentions feelings or responses but little exploration of meaning. | Notes personal reactions and some lessons learned; some self-awareness evident. | Shows meaningful self-awareness about winning, losing, motivation, and learning. Explains changes in perspective or behavior. | Demonstrates strong self-awareness and transformation. Explains emotional responses and growth in depth, linking to attitudes, motivation, and values. |
| Application to Learning & Future Contexts (CLO2–CLO5) | No attempt to apply learning beyond the immediate activity. | Mentions possible applications but vague or general. | Provides some connection to future use or broader contexts. | Applies lessons to future academic, personal, or collaborative contexts. Suggests concrete strategies for improvement. | Applies insights to diverse contexts (academic, professional, personal). Provides clear strategies for improvement and innovation. |
| Team Collaboration (CLO4–CLO5) | Little or no mention of teamwork; ignores group interactions. | Mentions teamwork but mostly descriptive; limited reflection on collaboration. | Describes collaboration and responsibilities with some insight. | Strong awareness of group dynamics, respectful interaction, and shared responsibility. Identifies how teamwork shaped outcomes. | Deep reflection on teamwork and group processes. Explains how shared responsibility, communication, and dynamics shaped both personal and group outcomes. |