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
Approaching the client's plan of care from energetic body to alleviate physical
tension is a boomerang effect. Easeful body = peaceful mind / Peaceful mind= easeful body.
To make this key teaching even more dynamic and relevant adding in a reference or resource in support of the key teaching would make it more compelling.
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
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
I am just wondering if sun salutations was the best choice due to elbow surgery and weakness around the area? Were the sun salutes modified? How was his
mental state when practicing?
Otherwise I like the sequencing: calm-sound vibration-breath and movement.
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
I am glad to read that you will continue your work with the client and that he has decided to take a yoga class. Great work.
Perhaps reconsider NS to calm his anxiety and rather include the Humming (buzz) breath. It is an amazing practice; and a great benefit of the practice is that it can be done silently having profound effects. (Dr. Timothy McCall talks about this). For your client, using this technique, silently or not, rather than NS, can be a tool he could access anytime, anywhere, where as NS is a little more difficult to access in public places.
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
I like the approach of elbow replacement surgery, very good. Perhaps some more research on the benefit of the pranayama practices (especially since your key teaching included pranamaya kosha) would have been more compelling than the benefits of integrative modalities since we know how important it
is to see the client as a whole.
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
I really like that you (mentioned previously) used 30 minute session a few times a week. I believe the regularity with this approach really ignited your client's vijnanamaya kosha. Very smart and definitely contrast the thinking of a yoga instructor and a yoga therapist.
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
I appreciate your willingness to continue with short sessions and recognizing the importance of these "mini" sessions to support your client's well being. Your approach was smart in helping the client determine his path to recovery and healing. You kept him interested by implementing short practices numerous times a week, which in turn seemed to awaken his inner knowledge: vijnanamaya kosha.
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
Writing can use some improvement. Reread your report. Watch for fragmented sentences, lack of punctuation and words that do not need to be in the sentences. For example:
My plan is to begin with breath work to so a few minutes of nadi sodhana . . . "
