Performance Criteria A. Introduction to the Discussion of Reform Initiatives Provides helpful orientation to the purpose and organization of the paper Provides explanation/definition of reform within the context of education Give solid examples of reform initiatives locally/internationally Outline/explain features of reforms (might differentiate between educational change) Links reform to theoretical discussions which undergirds reform as institutional projects which are promoted either by external or internal agents (8 marks) B. Critique of Aspects of the More Recent Educational Reform Initiative in Jamaica - the National Education Inspectorate and the National Standards Curriculum . Contextualizes the NEI and NSC within a global and local context where educational reforms become necessary and are responsive to changes or emerging needs within the global/local community Examines the main features of the NEI and the NSC in relation to the literature on educational/curriculum reform (rationale, goals/purpose, preparation/development, implementation, Provides a balanced critique based on both theoretical and practical knowledge (20 marks) C. Examination of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Jamaica and its Link to Educational Reform Initiatives in Jamaica Contextualises ESD and provides a useful definition or explanation of it Explains the theoretical and practical bases of ESD Locate ESD initiative in Jamaica against local trends With the use of examples show when/how ESD 'took off in Jamaica Discuss the 'success of ESD' Reform Initiative in Jamaica Assess the state of affairs with respect to ESD in Jamaica Assesses the extent to which the NSC embraces and reflects the growing awareness to the concept of ESD (8 marks) D. Writing Style Writes with clarity Words are correctly spelt and used Performance Levels o Exemplary (8 marks) o Proficient (6-7 mark) o Satisfactory (5 marks) o Needs Improvement (3- 4 marks) o Limited (0-2 marks) Exemplary (9-10 marks) o Proficient (7-8 mark) Satisfactory (5-6 marks) Needs Improvement (3- 4 marks) o Limited (0-2 marks) x2 o Exemplary (8 marks) o Proficient (6-7 mark) Satisfactory (5 marks) o Needs Improvement (3- 4 marks) o Limited (0-2 marks) o Exemplary (6 marks) o Proficient (4-5 marks) o Satisfactory (3 marks) Needs Improvement (2 marks) . Makes use of appropriate paragraphing Makes appropriate transitions between paragraphs to show appropriate linkages while also indicating movement from one theme to the next. Little or no grammatical errors or editorial oversights Appropriate vocabulary in keeping with rules of academic writing (6 marks) E. References Appropriate in-text citation made in keeping with APA guidelines Reference list appropriately done in keeping with APA guidelines Headings and other format features done in keeping with APA guidelines Adheres to word limit - approximately 5,000 words (8 marks) Limited (0-1 mark) o Exemplary (7-8 marks) Proficient (5-6 mark) o Satisfactory (4 marks) o Needs Improvement (2- 3 marks) Limited (0-1 mark)