Alexandra: Example “B” Contract
| 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 |
Grade Contracted For ____ A ____X__ __ B ____ C
| What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop? | How will you learn the content/ develop the skill? | What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning/skills? |
| (20%) Based on (6A) Articulates own cultural rules and biases and recognizes and responds to biases. | a – Read, Prepare & Participate in Braiding Sweetgrass class Discussions – Completing Braiding Sweetgrass Reading reflections | -Notes from Braiding Sweetgrass Class Discussions – Braiding Sweetgrass Reading Reflections | a – Attend and actively participate in 100% of Topic Discussion sessions – Completes Reflection assignments to 70% level/meets word count – Complete projects to 80 % level standard |
| (20%) Based on (6B) Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of the complexity of elements essential to members of another culture in relation to history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices | Collaborate with the research group to develop a r – Pay attention, Take Notes, Review lecture materials on relevant topics – Read, Prepare & Participate in Braiding Sweetgrass class Discussions – Read, Prepare & Participate Jigsaw Paper Discussions that address relevant issues | -Notes from Braiding Sweetgrass Class Discussions – Braiding Sweetgrass Reading Reflections Notes from Jigsaw Papers that address relevant topics -Relevant Exam Questions | Perform – Attend and actively participate in 80% of Topic Discussion sessions – Evaluates/Compare & Contrast 70 number of novel and previously learned ideas Complete projects to 70% level standard |
| (20%) Based on (5A) Defines the scope of research questions effectively and selects information cogently to address them. | • Collaborate with research group to develop a research question/hypothesis – Utilize Library Resources to find articles | – Research Project – Research Questions, Annotated Bibs, Project Outlines -Screenshots or Notes from Literature Search Activities | • A – Performs “70-level” work according to the rubrics/grading feedback -Evaluates/Compare & Contrast 70% number of appropriate sources – |
| (20%) Based on (3B) Recognizes multilayered ethical issues and the cross-relationships among them. | – Reading & Discussing Jigsaw Papers that address multilayered ethical issues – Reading & Reviewing Scientist Spotlights | – Scientist Spotlights -Jigsaw Papers that involve aligning Indigenous Systems with Western Systems Conservation Topics | •Evaluates/Compare & Contrast 70 % number of novels and previously learned ideas – Completes Reflection assignments/Reports to 70% level/meets word count |
| (20%) Based on(5C) Responsibly integrates research and demonstrates full understanding of the ethical and legal restrictions on information use. | • Analyze various sources of evidence for the research report – Developing & Revising Research Questions, Annotated Bibs, | -Research Project Assignments:eg, Research Questions, Annotated Bibs, Project Outlines, Project Drafts, Final Paper, Presentation -Screenshots, or Notes from Literature Search Activities – | • Performs “70-level” work according to the rubrics/grading feedback -Improves performance on revised & resubmitted work |
First-Week Introduction
As I am about to start this new CODES class, I am both excited and nervous. I know that in this class there is going to be a lot of science, but I’m not sure what areas we are going to concentrate on. Most of my goals in this class are in sections 5 and 6, with a concentration on learning and knowledge, as I am hoping to improve the science area of CODES and how it helps us through our research. I am interested in learning or improving in my goals through the semester by reading, reflecting, and analyzing.
Midterm Introduction
So far throughout this semester I learned that the jigsaws were my weak spot. They were very scientific with lots of highly educational explanations that for me with not a lot of background in biology science had a hard time understanding what the authors were trying to explain. I did enjoy further learning about scientists from the scientific spotlight. I enjoyed the ted talks and reading about what they have dedicated so much of their time and education into it.
Final Introduction
Now that the semester has finally come to an end. I wish I could have done more to meet my goal and should have asked for help earlier but there was some miscommunication on my slide to get assistance. Even with that being said, I made sure to always do my part in our group’s work and presentation.
Goal 1 (6A)
Week 7 reflection
class discussion
breading sweetgrass
Goal 2 (6B)
[For each 5% of effort you assign to your goal, provide at at least one example or artifact that demonstrates your learning process and shows how your made progress toward meeting that goal this semester (You would need four examples if the goal was worth 20% of your grade). Show how you have improved over time, what methods you took to grow, and talk about what you still plan to do in the future. ]
Notes from Braiding
Sweetgrass Class
Discussions – Braiding Sweetgrass
Reading Reflections
Notes from Jigsaw Papers
that address relevant
topics
Goal 3 (5A)
Goal 4 (3B)
Goal 5 (5C)