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
In Code 320, I plan on putting my best effort into this semester. I know in recent CODE classes, I had my fair share of challenges. I want to start this semester strong by making sure I communicate with my professor better and making sure I stay diligent in my work. I know polishing my work this semester is also important, so I will make sure I revisit my past goals and learn how I can make them better this upcoming semester. I’m excited to see what this semester brings and the potential opportunities to grow in knowledge.
Mid term
The midterm was pretty challenging and brought a lot of opportunity for growth, not only for me but also for my group. Being able to work away from others and allowing them to work on specific parts. I put a lot of effort into working on keeping up with my peers. However, there were a lot of challenges when it came to finishing certain assignments because of personal issues going on in my life. Through the storm, I was able to finish off the semester strong and keep working towards completing my contract.
Final
CODES this year was great, and I’m going to miss working with a team. The opportunities that came my way this year were truly a blessing. I joined the Omega Psi Phi organization and was able to complete other assignments pretty well. The presentation I heard went pretty well, and my part contributed to a great ending. Contributing to the website and getting the information out also made me happy. Being in those areas growing up really makes this project hit home for me. I want to continue to help others and give myself more opportunities for future CODES students.
Goal 1
7) Skills for Lifelong Learning (20%) b. Pursues knowledge and educational experience beyond the classroom
| 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? |
| – Having this goal will keep me on track towards my personal goal of growth. Getting a better understanding of the information. Asking questions, doing research, and observing/reflecting on information I learned. | – presentation (5%) – reflections (5%) – Emplace website (10%) | – Becoming a better critical thinker, and my reflections would connect to real-world issues. |
Presentation (5%)
I am using the presentation as evidence because of how it connects to my personal goals. Getting a better look at problems in Cahokia is the definition of learning outside the classroom. No matter what the assignment was, seeking information to help the website had to take place outside of class. I learned a lot about Cahokia even while being away for such a long time.
Reflection#5
I chose this reflection because it really made me think about all I did for this semester. The effort put into the first half and cleaning and finishing up things for the rest of the semester. I am proud that I worked and put in time outside of class because I learned alot more than just working inside the classroom.
Emplace Website (10%)
I am using this as evidence because it goes to the orginial mission I had in the beginning of the semester. Although we scraped the idea to save more room for the presentation. It still played a key part in gaining more knowledge about the wicked problems in Cahokia Heights. This role showed how collaboration is important and how seeking knowledge will always be something to gain.
Goal 2
6) Intercultural Knowledge and Competence (20%) b. Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of the complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices
| 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? |
| – Reflective thinking would be a key thing because of the different perspectives and history you are looking into. Another thing that would show this is empathy and understanding of what people went through. | – Presentation (10%) – Reflection (5%) – Contribution (5%) | – Cultural awareness, looking at the history, the values, and the different practices of each culture. Open-mindedness goes hand in hand with this also because you’re being open to more views you don’t know about. |
Presentation (10%)
This is used as evidence because we were able to connect with the community. We understand how important fixing water infrastructure and tell people their rights. My group summarizes those key points with the community at the presentation.
Reflection#4 (5%)
Reflection#4 is used as evidence because it broke down the main purpose of connecting with the community partners. To step in the right direction to show people the importance of their rights. The website is something to guide and lead them in the right direction, or even to seek the help they need.
Contribution (5%)
The contribution is used as evidence because it displayed what my goal and intentions were to help people with their assignment/mission. Originally, the goal was to help people by giving them a voice to show their personal testimonies. Recording their responses and showing them the real rather than just the news.
Goal 3
8) Oral Communication (20%) c. Develops clear, innovative central messages with significant supporting materials
| 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? |
| – Proving I met this goal would be things like how I communicate with clarity and understanding. Backing up information and providing a good message overall to the topic I am discussing | – Presentation (20%) | – Showing I met this goal would be me reaching an A on my presentation -Highlighting key points of the topic that is being discussed |
Presentation (20%)
I am using this as evidence because I was able to summarize the overall message of our presentation. This is worth a lot because of how this information was presented to our collaborators over the semester. Being from this area, I know the hardship and the challenges people are facing.
Goal 4
9) Problem-Solving Skills (20%) a. 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? |
| Problem-solving requires critical thinking, so evaluating information and comparing it to different patterns can help. I would also use my research skills to further find information that would back up my evidence of the problem at hand. | – Reflection (5%) – Emplacement plan (5%) – Emplace Contribution conclusion (10%) | – Providing website-supported evidence based on the topic being discussed – Acknowledging the reasoning behind the problem and why it is relevant to the topic. |
Reflection#3 (5%)
Reflection#3 was used as evidence because it gave me feedback in both positive and negative ways. Nothing was taken intentionally, but was made to improve in the future to present to the community partners. This also showed me that a setback isn’t the end of finishing something; sometimes you have to change it before it can be seen as complete.
Emplacement Plan (5%)
This is evidence because at the start of the semester, personal testimonies were something I really wanted to capture to keep everything organic. With the time crunch we had, I decided to focus more on finishing everything. I was able to address the main point of the problems while connecting with the audience during the presentation.
Emplacement plan Conclusion (10%)
This is evidence because it summarizes everything that we worked on in the semester. I captured the essence of what everyone was feeling. Wicked problems will never truly be solved, and they will find ways to seep in between the cracks to attack those who can’t defend themselves. Understanding those problems and continuing to try to spark change is the best thing you can do.
Goal 5
13) Written Communication (20%) a. 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? |
| – Writing is important, so knowing the audience and who I am writing about is important, and identifying the potential issues and the reasoning behind why I am writing. Reflecting on the knowledge I learned and showing that I understand the purpose. | – Reflections (5%) -dissemination (5%) – emblance contribution (5%) – Arthur bio (5%) | – Evaluating on the message/purpose and making improvements when needed – My papers will seem like I am engage in a real conversation with someone, expressing that I address the concerns or the potential questions of my topic. |
Reflection#5 (5%)
Reflection#5 is evidence because of the work that was put in this semester. I took time to understand the good and bad of these areas, and my semester as a whole. Everything wasn’t bad, but I had my moments where things picked up. Having a reflection to capture that feels really organic.
Dissemination (5%)
This is evidence because it was a step in the right direction. Knowing the mission and what we had to finish in the semester, I made sure to clearly communicate what needed to be done. Not just my group, but what I had to personally finish for my assignment.
emplace contribution (5%)
This is used as evidence because of what had to be finished. As mentioned earlier, the effort that was put in to accomodate from not being able to share their testimonies. Instead, we were able to summarize everything that had to be done for the project in general.
Arthur Bio (5%)
This was used as evidence because communication was needed to share who I am. CODES has played a big role in my life in college, and I plan on finishing everything strong. I was able to express who I am not only as a scholar but also as someone who is attending college.