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 want to stay diligent and focused on my work. I don’t want to waste my time, but I want to be on top of all my assignments. Last semester, I struggled with not communicating with my professors when I needed extra time or if I was having a hard time. The goals I chose would help me better not only my skills independently but my skill when it comes to working with groups. I am very excited about the Scrollytelling & the potential growth opportunities with the group I will be working with. This may be exciting, but it will most likely be one of the most challenging assignments 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.
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? |
| When it comes to this goal, I know that I would have to be open-minded when it comes to finding solutions. I also make sure that I am going above the norm for the assignment. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are SA#1 Lab#1 SA#2 ScrollyTelling | With this goal, I would want the efforts and time I took to work on each assignment to show I met this goal. I would also want how I approach each assignment to show that I met my goal |
5 B.) Information Literacy (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? |
| This goal revolves around using appropriate searching skills when using information that is needed. When needing information, I will make sure the information is true and valuable to what research I am using. | Some examples of the assignments I will use are Scrollytelling SA#2 Lab#1 Lab#2 | To prove I have met this goal, these assignments will have the correct and appropriate information for the assignment at hand. I also will make sure that when it comes to searching for sources it is relevant to the topic. |
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 know inside and outside the classroom I will always be challenged, so getting more knowledge to help prepare myself will lead to my goal. Looking up information or even watching videos could help me better understand the topic at hand. | Some assignments I would work with are SA#3 SA#1 Lab#2 Scrollytelling | Bringing information outside of class that I have found could be a way to show that I understand my goal. Not only that but sharing materials with my group would not only benefit me but everyone around. |
13 C.) 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 writing I will make sure I am using the appropriate words and wording when talking about a topic. I will make sure I proofread my work before submitting an assignment and that my words are used the right way. | Some examples of this would be SA#4 Lab#3 SA#4 ScrollyTelling | When reading my assignments they will have understanding and will flow fluently when reading. another way to prove I have met this goal will be my final assignment at the end of the semester. |
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? |
| Reading is a vital thing we need in life, so being able to understand the “why” is very important. I would take my time reading each assignment and taking time to understand the information. | Some examples of this would be SA#1 SA#2 SA#3 SA#4 | Reading these articles, my writing will demonstrate that I understand the information that I have processed. |