Goal Grade
My goal for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year is to receive an A in this class. I am dedicated to receiving this grade through my dedication to the program, the professional grade work I produce, and the adherence to the CODES syllabus.
| A Work | B Work | C Work |
-Misses one class or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences -Annotates all readings thoroughly -Makes substantive comments in discussions -Completes all assignments on time (or has an approved extension request) -Work demonstrates intellectual engagement, care, effort, and growth in response to feedback -Collaborates substantially, contributes to vision, works equally with peers | -Misses two classes or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences -Annotates readings -Often participates in discussion -Completes all major assignments on time (or has an approved extension request) -Completes most SAs on time -Work demonstrates care, effort and growth in response to feedback -Collaborates equally, completes required work | -Misses three classes or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences -Completes most readings -Sometimes adds to discussion -Completes all major assignments on time (or has an approved extension request) -Completes at least four SAs -Meets minimal expectations on assignments; shows limited growth in response to feedback -Completes required collaborative work |
First-Week Introduction
The first week of class presents numerous challenges; new teachers, work, and the hangover from winter break. However, the second semester provides a chance to reassess one’s prior academic performance. I am seeking to actualize my goals, work my hardest, and push the boundaries of my capabilities.
Midterm Introduction
With the creation of our survey for lab one, many unexpected challenges have presented themselves. From a lack of replies on our survey to communication difficulties, the challenges were numerous, however I have overcome the difficulties and worked through the challenges of the semester so far. The work I have put into CODES can be seen in both my work and passion for the program, and I am excited for the rest of the semester to come.
Final Introduction
Despite numerous setbacks and difficulties completing the lab assignments, our team has managed to pull through and achieve success. Through our research and ethnographic data collection we have learned about East Saint Louis and the parks within it. Due to this, I feel as if I have earned an A in this class and will take the lessons I have learned and apply them in my future research efforts.
Course Goals
Choose five goals from the CODES Student Learning Outcomes that you’d like to work toward. Choose goals that are relevant to the scope of this course, select artifacts/examples based on activities assigned for this course, and explain characteristics in a way that illustrates how your artifacts/examples demonstrate your progress toward the goal.
Goal 1 (20%)
4A) Adapts and applies a deep understanding of multiple worldviews, experiences, and power structures while initiating meaningful interaction with other cultures to address significant global problems.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| By working with numerous group members and acknowledging the unique context in which media is created, my work will demonstrate a high level of understanding of the perspectives given in such work. | Source analysis, Lab work and assignments, and the Scrollytelling assignment. | Success in this field would be measured by my ability to communicate ideas when given data that originates from numerous alternative perspectives. |
The questions above demonstrate how my team and I worked together to ask insightful questions during our week to present our source analysis. The questions sparked a unique dialog within the classroom and provided new perspectives on the topic of Cahokia Mounds.
This source analysis is an example of my ability to connect textual sources to my lived understanding of the world. Due to this, I believe that I have shown proficiency in this outcome.
This lab assignment depicts my understanding of research methods and how research integrity is crucial to academic integrity. Because of this, I believe that I have shown proficiency in this learning outcome.
This source analysis shows my ability to connect text concepts to real world history and events. Due to this, I feel as if I have achieved this learning outcome.
Goal 2 (20%)
9A) Constructs insightful problem statements with evidence of relevant factors.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| Proposing difficult problems within class and written assignments will present a deep understanding of the context to which the problems originate from. | Source analysis, Lab assignments, in class conversations, and other miscellaneous work. | The use of problem-solving skills within and outside of presented work. |
This source analysis proposed numerous ideas, providing a unique perspective on Cahokia Mounds and the cultural impact of the sight for Mesoamericans. The video I selected gave new insights into the culture of Cahokia and the society which inhabited the lands.
By displaying the contributing factors to soil erosion and point source pollution within this lab, I feel as if I have displayed adequate proficiency in this learning outcome.
This scrollytelling assignment depicts the wicked problem of urban decay and its effect on communities of color. Due to this, I feel it has strong relation to the learning outcome, thus showing proficency in this field.
This source analysis proposes insightful questions regarding local environments, making it an effective display of my abilities in this learning outcome.
Goal 3 (20%)
12A) Helps collaboration move forward by articulating the merits of alternative ideas.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| To depict a deep understanding of the importance of upholding alternative viewpoints, I will reassess previously held ideas and build upon them. | Scrollytelling assignment, lab projects, source analysis, and other written assignments | The development of concepts and challenging viewpoints all contribute to the actualization of this goal. |
This source analysis places unique influence on the questions I proposed to the class, sparking unique dialogues and promoting group homogeny.
This lab assignment displays our group’s ability to work cogently, utilizing our unique skillsets to accheive a common goal. Because of this, I feel it displays my understanding and proficency in this learning outcome.
This survey displays our group’s ability to create an effective medium of public relations, gaining an understanding of systemic dynamics. Due to this, I feel it displays my ability in this learning outcome.
Goal 4 (20%)
5B) Accesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| By performing effective research within and outside of the classroom; along with the continued use of scholarly material cited within work, my proficiency in this area will be on display. | Works cited pages, Scrollytelling assignment, soil test lab, and source analysis | The presentation of well researched information within written texts and projects. |
Goal 5 (20%)
13C) Uses language to skillfully communicate with clarity and fluency.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| The use of descriptive, unique, and impactful dialogue within the written works produced will bolster my writing skills. | Scrollytelling assignment, lab projects, source analysis, and other written assignments | Professional writings and well written projects will depict these skills. |
