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 teaching, "The regular practice of extended exhalation pranayama as a strategy to lower daily anxiety and stress." needs some additional information to be a complete thought/sentence and a great way to do that is to answer the question, why? For example: The regular practice of extended exhalation pranayama is a wonderful strategy to lower daily anxiety and stress due to the fact that research shows that with just 2 mins of practice you can change the internal state of the nervous system from fight or flight response to relaxation response. You may attach the relevant citation (could be from SMTT manual)
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
It is clear from reading the entire report that you have understood the core concepts through the time with the client, your observations etc. However, the goal should be a SMART goal and you've listed mostly the plan in the area for the goal. You goal could be to use the extended exhalation to lower the level of anxiety and stress with a x min practice over x period of time and tell how the client will know if this has had an impact or could tell a difference - ie measurable. The amount of time and frequency can determine if it is attainable. No info about the client need be entered here.
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
Good use of the "research" for this particular client and great observation to know that this may work for some but not others. Your plan seems reasonable, well thought out and implemented. Why place the pranayama after meditation? and could you please explain the order given in the plan: joint freeing asana/movement followed by journaling, yoga nidra and pranayama-ext exhale? I'm curious about the placement of the journaling and would like to understand your reasoning.
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
Explanation of branches used is very thorough and demonstrates a deep understanding of the layers/koshas and the power of pranayama as well as the other modalities used with this client. I have the same comment as above for the follow up - what is reasoning for the pranayama to follow the meditation?
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
Great resources to support your key teaching as well as the goal and plan. A bonus that you could share the evidence with the client!
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
Very individual approach (the combination of modalities with the client) and in your own observations and follow up - the idea of leaving eyes open is great. How about offering the use of something to cover the eyes? Another potential idea for Yoga Nidra would be to lift and drop the limbs without tensing first - the benefit of dropping is helpful to release the tension, or perhaps shaking to release instead?
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
see comments above about alternatives based on your observations and the experience of the client
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
