Admin – TCA Rubrics | Integral Yoga Therapy

Total Score

Scope - Key teaching and goal identified; appropriately applied to client/group throughout TCA

5 Exceptional Response is focused and compelling. Details are richly presented in a purposeful and concise way.	4 Proficient Clearly presented and purposeful response; details could be enriched and more compelling	3 Basic Clear response that may lack supporting details; may contain unnecessary distracting, and/or superfluous content.	2 Limited Response is somewhat clear. Some information does not support the central theme, is limited, and/or inconsequential.	0 Not Demonstrated Topic is not answered, or response is unclear and/or without purpose. And/or the response has been plagiarized.

Feedback on Scope

Your key concept and the plan clearly support one another.

Comprehension of Core Concepts - Demonstrates a clear understanding of concepts from the training and IY with the integration of critical thinking skills in goal and implementation.

5 Exceptional The response is complex, accurate, comprehensive, & showing breadth and depth of information; relationships are described and conclusions drawn.	4 Proficient The response identified relationships between concepts, there is some breadth of information, and minor adjustments may be needed	3 Basic The response presents some accurate information about the concepts, but the response is incomplete and there are some inaccuracies.	2 Limited The response addresses the assigned task but provides no accurate information about the concepts.	0 Not Demonstrated The response does not address the assigned task.

Feedback on Comprehension of Core Concepts

Minor adjustment: "Vagus nerve stimulation"
There are a couple of components of the vagus nerve and stimulation. Your client's seems to be in vagus nerve stimulation: dorsal / fight / flight response.
You are looking more specifically at down regulating the activation of SNS vagal tone. Being more specific will make the key teaching more compelling.

Analysis of Key Issues - Shows consideration of specific client/group, IY, core training, and Yoga Therapy.

5 Exceptional The analysis is well reasoned, logical sequence and rational; Thoughtful and convincing response clearly demonstrates depth of topic knowledge	4 Proficient Response is well reasoned, logically sequenced, and rational. Although knowledge is demonstrated, the response may not be fully convincing	3 Basic Response is mostly reasoned, logically sequenced, and rational. Depth of analysis and/or organization and/or topic knowledge may be lacking.	2 Limited Response is unconvincing and/or disorganized; Response demonstrates an insufficient analysis and/or topic knowledge is not demonstrated.	0 Not Demonstrated Analysis is not attempted, or the response fails to demonstrate effort or address the central topic.

Analysis of Key Issues Feedback

Clearly thought out!

Application Key teaching and goal are clearly and appropriately addressed in plan and follow up.

5 Exceptional The response shows evidence of the ability to apply skills; the response is complete and shows proficiency in the skill.	4 Proficient The response shows evidence of the ability to apply skills; the response is mostly complete but may have some gaps	3 Basic The response shows some evidence of the ability to apply skills. The response may have inaccuracies or be incomplete.	2 Limited The response shows little evidence of the ability to apply skills.	0 Not Demonstrated The response shows no ability to apply skills.

Application of Key Teaching Feedback

Excellent. Your recommendations of the plan into his daily life seems accessible and including the idea of karma yoga, with his child, is excellent.

Relevance and Accuracy - Justifies methods and application.

5 Exceptional Points / assertions are supported by relevant research and references.	4 Proficient Supporting points are made but research with greater relevance could be integrated	3 Basic Supporting evidence is not relevant, recent or from questionable sources.	2 Limited Lacks necessary support for points.	0 Not Demonstrated No references to support points made.

Relevance and Accuracy Feedback

Mention of research but can be enhanced with a link to research, or a related statement that demonstrates the efficacy of intended use.

Integration and Originality - Exhibits critical thinking and individualized approach to TCA. Shows a difference between Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist approach.

5 Exceptional Demonstrates critical thinking about the topic and own interpretations. The reasoning is not merely presented but interpreted and applied to core concept.	4 Proficient Demonstrates critical thinking about the topic and own interpretations. The reasoning is presented but could be better interpreted and applied to core concept.	3 Basic Lacks some critical thinking about the topic and own interpretations. The reasoning may not be presented and could be better interpreted and applied to the core concept	2 Limited Lack critical thinking about the topic and the interpretations. The reasoning is not interpreted or applied to core concept.	0 Not Demonstrated No critical thinking about the topic and the interpretations. The reasoning is not interpreted or applied to core concept.

Integration and Originality Feedback

LISTENING! Such an important component of a yoga therapist. Your ability to have recognized what your client needed in the moment was a clear demonstration of a yoga therapist in relation to a yoga teacher. Client-centered!

Observations, Recommendations, Alternative Solutions - Reveals significant reflection and understanding of population and key teaching. Displays ability to adapt, adjust, accommodate.

5 Exceptional Well-reasoned, logical, relevant observations and recommendations on effective solutions to most of the problems/issues. Alternatives are discussed and cover all areas of evaluation.	4 Proficient Solid, well-thought out observations and recommendations on effective solutions to many of the problems/issues. Alternatives are discussed with some methods to evaluate.	3 Basic Shallow observations and recommendations on effective solutions to some of the problems/issues. Alternatives are mentioned with a method to evaluate.	2 Limited Superficial observations and recommendations on effective solutions to a few of the problems/issues. One alternative is mentioned with an evaluation method.	0 Not Demonstrated No alternatives are given and/or no evaluation method given.

Observations, Recommendations, Alternative Solutions Feedback

Adapting to his needs. . . his need to talk!

Writing Skills and Professional Presentation - TCA is presented in professional manner.

5 Exceptional Writing is totally free of grammar and spelling errors. Clear, concise, and creative presentation of ideas and properly referenced.	4 Proficient Competent There are few spelling or grammatical errors. Most ideas are clearly presented, and references are used.	3 Basic There are spelling or grammatical errors. Some ideas are clearly presented. References are sporadic or not used.	2 Limited There are many spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. Ideas are hard to follow. References are not used.	0 Not Demonstrated The paper is illegible and incomprehensible.

Writing Skills and Professional Presentation Feedback

-"So I decided to add some soothing but uplifting music to the asana a well as the pranayama and mediation. In order to break down the defense nature and a focus outside of just the teaching but also inline with movement and stillness."

- "This would hopefully trickle in to his family life because holds a lot in and that turns to that tension in the jaw. We discussed taking one of his kids at a time to volunteer with the local community center coaching sports"

" . . . with this client, the changes the arose with the talking. . ."

I would suggest Simone to proof read your work, maybe the next day before submitting the report just to see if there are any obvious errors. 🙂