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 |
Introduction
After finishing my first year in CODES, I really got an understanding of the goals I have set. I have accomplished way more than I intended this past year, and looking forward to remaining disciplined. This year in CODES, I want to stay focused on my research to not only benefit me but also give my group an understanding of why we do research. I’m excited to see what challenges this year brings. Even if it gets uncomfortable, I will prevail and continue to strive for excellence.
Goal 1
12 C.) Collaboration (20%) Works independently toward goals by contributing and meeting deadlines
| 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? |
| This Goal is really making sure that I am focused on finishing my work. Being in a team, we all have to work together and pull our weight. Making this a goal will help me continue to be responsible with the deadlines. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Content assignment -Final Presentation -Reflection 4 -Reflection 5 | Things that show me doing my goals are my efforts in my final presentation. I could also be doing that with the reflections we are having over the semester. |
Goal 2
2 B.) Critical & creative thinking (20%) Takes risks in assignments and in approaches to learning to create new knowledge
| 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 will continue to approach my assignments differently and question the reasons behind various events or topics. To get a better understanding of the assignment at hand. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are -Content Assignment – Final Presentation -Reflection 3 – Final Data Collection | Things like the final presentation can prove that I met my goals. Examples include having more information on a certain topic. I could also break down the different information to help viewers better understand. |
Goal 3
9 B.) Problem-Solving Skills (20%) Identifies and evaluate multiple approaches for solving 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? |
| Problem-solving was something I really struggled with last semester. I want to be able to find another option rather than giving up when things get hard. I will be more open to new options rather than shutting down. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Content Assignment -Final Presentation – Reflection 1 – Reflection 2 | Showing I met these goals would be things like how I respond to assignments. Not settling for one answer but looking to see if it’s another option. I would also dive into how these problems occur. |
Goal 4
13 A.) Written Communication (20%) Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose
| 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? |
| Giving context and understanding is one of the foundations of writing. Not being able to present the right information will not help you understand the topic, leading you in the wrong direction. I want to show that the way I see information is still bringing understanding and showing my views. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Content Assignment – Final Presentation -Reflection 3 – Reflection 4 | Some ways I can show I met this goal are through my reflections. When you reflect on something, you have to have some form of understanding of your topic. Even for the final presentation, being able to clearly show the information that I learned can give the understanding needed. |
Goal 5
8) Oral Communication – Develops clear, innovative central messages with significant supporting materials. (20%)
| 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? |
| Presenting research will have its moments where you will have to speak to an audience. You don’t want to mislead them or not be truthful with your information because it can prevent a deeper understanding. So, I will make sure I display the right information needed and not what I want them to hear. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Content assignment – Final Presentation | The final presentation will be the main thing demonstrating this goal. I feel I get nervous a lot of times when it comes to presenting a new topic or research. Being able to show my audience the information and being able to back it up will make everything go smoother. |