Your Goal Grade
Highlight the header for the column below to indicate which grade you plan to work toward in the course. Meeting the basic requirements for your chosen letter grade, according to the table below, is mandatory.
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
[Complete the goal-setting portions of your class portfolio by choosing your goals, going over the syllabus in detail, and explaining what assignments you may use to demonstrate how you have been developing in those areas and what will best demonstrate your progress. Then, write a brief introduction here where you explain why you chose your five goals. What assignment makes you most excited for the semester? Which one seems like it will be the most challenging? What strategies do you want to set for yourself to make the semester a success?]
This year in CODES, I aim to remain focused and disciplined with my assignments. In the past, I had a hard time turning in my assignments on time because I would get stuck in my head. A lot of the time it required me to communicate with my professors on the things I was going through mentally. I feel that these skills would help me remain diligent and keep putting my best efforts into my assignments. However, I am excited to start my final project. I don’t know all the details at this moment, but it seems like it’s going to be fairly challenging for the end of this semester.
Midterm Introduction
[Speak about the skills and content you’ve learned during the first half of the semester. What did you most enjoy? What did you struggle with? What goals do you think you’ve most excelled at meeting and what do you want to continue developing during the second half of the semester? What goals haven’t you yet met, and how will you make them a priority in the second half of class?]
Final Introduction
[Now that the semester is over, use your introduction to reflect in-depth on your process. How well did you meet the goals you set out to meet? What did you learn that surprised you? Focusing on your goals for this class, what do you want to remember to take with you into your future courses? What strategies can you use to continue developing toward these goals?]
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.
12 C.) Collaboration (20%)
Based on (INSERT NUMBER AND LETTER OF GOAL from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): Write out Goal in your own words
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? |
When it comes to this goal working together with my peers is very important. Not only that but holding myself accountable to finish my work is also required of me. So, I will make sure I won’t slack with my assignments when working with a group. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Psychology of Groups Top 5 assignment -Chapter 11 top 5 assignment -Reflection #2 -Article Annotation Cavazos et al | Showing that I successfully met these goals, would be having my assignments finished on time. Also, the effort I put into making my assignments presentable. |
11 C.) Reading (20%)
Based on (INSERT NUMBER AND LETTER OF GOAL from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): Write out Goal in your own words
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? |
For this goal I would take note of my efforts when reading articles and doing my top 5 assignments. I would think about the context of the reading and the meaning behind it. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Article Annotation Rawson and Munoz -Henrietta Lacks Top 5 assignment -Chapter 1 and 2 top 5 assignment – Article Annotation Cavazos et al | Signs of me meeting this goal would be like, my responses to certain reading and my time spent in class discussions. Also, how I interpreted the information for the assignment. |
2 B.) Critical & creative thinking (20%)
Based on (INSERT NUMBER AND LETTER OF GOAL from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): Write out Goal in your own words
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? |
For this goal, I know how safe it could be not taking risk in any assignments. There are also miss opportunities when it comes to always playing it safe. So, I will continue to think outside the box on each assignment and make sure it helps better my critical thinking | Some examples of the assignments I could use are -Reflection #1 -Reflection #2 -Chapter 4 and 9 top 5 assignment -Reflection #3 | Proving that I met this goal will be my effort into each assignment, and my perspective on the assignment overall rather than what others think. |
7 B.) Skills for Lifelong Learning (20%)
Based on (INSERT NUMBER AND LETTER OF GOAL from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): Write out Goal in your own words
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? |
I want to better this skill because it will not only help me with research in this class but better my efforts in other classes. So, I will put in extra effort into finding information needed. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Find a Survey assignment -Final Project Reflection #4 Reflection #5 | Success in meeting this goal would be the information cited in certain assignments, also the knowledge I gained while looking into the topic at hand. I would be able to share this with my group or peers in my class, that relates to my topic. |
13 A.) Written Communication (20%)
Based on (INSERT NUMBER AND LETTER OF GOAL from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): Write out Goal in your own words
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? |
When doing any assignment knowing your audience and the context your work matters. When meeting this goal, I will challenge myself to be a better writer and making sure I know what I’m writing about. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are -Reflection#2 -Reflection#3 -Reflection#4 -Reflection#5 | Success in this goal would prove that I know what information that was being presented and the understanding of why the assignment was made. |