The number and proportion of older people in the United States and many other countries are larger than ever, and elderly people are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. Feldman (2014) charged that “older people as a group are subjected to prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination – a phenomenon referred to as ageism” (p. 539).
Given this, recall (or interview) a person in late adulthood and ask, “What is it like to grow old in the United States of America today?” From a personal, familial, or general knowledge standpoint, recall if you have witnessed (or been a party to) a person in late adulthood being a victim of ageism.
Describe the event.
Did anyone attempt to assist the older adult?
Did the older adult need assistance at all?
What was the end result? What should have been the end result from your perspective?
Please share with us the person’s age, gender (if you choose to disclose), occupation, education level (if known), and any other characteristics you deem interesting. You are not required to specifically identify the individual.
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Preview Rubric: Discussions Board Participation Rubric – UNIV-4527-M51 – The Developing Adult – The University of Memphis
Discussions Board Participation Rubric
Course: UNIV-4527-M51 – The Developing Adult
Criteria
Substantive
Post/Reply
Partially Substantive
Post/Reply or One
Reply to One
Classmate
No/NonSubstantive
Post/Reply
Criterion Score
Initial Substantive
20 points
15 points
0 points
/ 20
Student made a
substantive
contribution to the
Discussion Board.
Student made a
partially substantive
post that does not
provide any context
for other
participants in the
Discussion Board
&/OR student
posted the initial
post on the LAST
DAY of Discussion
Board availability.
Student did not post
an initial,
substantive post on
the Discussion
Board.
10 points
5 points
0 points
Student made a
substantive
contribution to the
required replies for
the Discussion
Board. The student
made substantive
replies to two
classmates.
Student replied to
only one classmate
when two replies to
two classmates are
required &/OR
student posted
replies on the LAST
DAY of Discussion
Board availability.
Student either did
not post a reply to
two classmates, or
the student only
posted nonsubstantive replies
such as, “I agree,”
which does not
suffice as a
substantive reply to
a classmate.
Post
Substantive Reply
to Two
Classmates
Total
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Preview Rubric: Discussions Board Participation Rubric – UNIV-4527-M51 – The Developing Adult – The University of Memphis
Overall Score
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
30 points minimum
20 points minimum
0 points minimum
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