Rubric 7

Practices Interpersonal Skills

EXEMPLARY - Student demonstrates a high level of cultural understanding and respect for the uniqueness of others, their practices and perspectives. The student champions discussions to resolve differences through active listening and offers opinions in a positive and rational manner.

PROFICIENT - Student demonstrates an appreciation and respect for cultural understanding of the uniqueness of others, their practices and perspectives. He/She actively discusses avenues to resolve differences when appropriate. The student presents encouraging opinions upon request.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT - Student demonstrates a limited appreciation and respect for the uniqueness of cultural understanding of others, their practices and perspectives. At times, he/she appears indifferent to the ordeals of others. The student supports his/her own opinions, but appears inflexible to resolve differences and remains tied to his own beliefs.

UNACCEPTABLE - Student demonstrates little or no appreciation and respect for the uniqueness of cultural understanding of others, their practices and perspectives. He/She demonstrates intolerance and lacks social interaction skills.