First-Week Introduction
My goal is to improve in my ability to connect with my group members and have a more engaging and relatable written communication. I am excited to see how I improve with working with others. I will reach out to my partners more and give more innovative ideas to move the group forward.
Midterm Introduction
During this semester we learned about the integration of indigenous knowledge in Western Sciences in the world of Ecology and Environmental sciences. My biggest improvement so far in the semester is my collaborative measures with my groupmates. I would like to improve more in applying reading in and out of class.
Final Introduction
During this semester I have had multiple trials and tribulations in order to become a better student and improve my knowledge in science in a new perspective I have never been taught before. I believe I have met my goals because I have gone out of my way to rewire my mindset to look more in-depth on topics and connect it to my day-to-day life. The goal I improve the most on is 3A, and I want to continue to connect my knowledge in the classroom to my personal life. I will use the skill of innovative thinking to continue to develop my skills in connecting the classroom to my livelihood.
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.
Goal 1 (20%)
Based on (3A): Analyze core beliefs and show understanding of topics
| I will make sure to use appropriate vocabulary and add my personality to my writing | 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 show complex thinking in my work I will identify and connect with the reading | Reading reflections Scientist Spotlight Annotated Bibliography | In my writing I will show competence of the topic of reading by receiving good grades and showing my ethics in writing |
In Reading Reflection Week 2 I used engaging and relatable vocabulary to have an enjoyable piece of writing. I put a lot of effort into this reflection, and I am very proud of the outcome showing me working towards my goal of clear communication.
In the grading of my reading reflection, I received full points in the grading stating that my writing was well-articulated and clear to read.
In this scientist spotlight I show my understanding of the impact of climate change on native communities, and I connect it to the issues that are not being addressed such as big companies’ carbon footprints compared to the everyday person. Showing my beliefs in my writing.
In this rubric I exceeded in all the requirements needed to fully comprehend the article I received for my jigsaw assignment.
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on (2A): work independently to improve my ability as a partner in groups to solve problems with logical thinking
| 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 complete work early to have the ability to help others I will be an open source for help for other group members | Research paper Class participation Text messages | I will show proof of me reaching out to my teammates, and submission of assignments in a timely manner |
In this text I am informing my group members of my progress in our annotation so we could see the best line of action to finish the assignment. I show my willingness to assist in the project.
In this text I saw my inclination to work from home even if due to an illness I was not able to show up to class in person. It shows my ability to work in all circumstances.
I was assigned full credit for participation in class for the jigsaw. To complete this assignment, I had to work independently on the completion of a reflection of the article.
In my section of the review paper, I show an understanding of the material and provided my work on time. Showing that I put effort towards our group project by working on my section independently.
Goal 3 (20%)
Based on (8c): My writing and presentation will be coherent and engaging
| 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 make sure my message is clear and cohesive I will pay attention to small details to make transition easy and flawless | Research paper Reflections Grading rubrics | My writing will clearly show the message and meet requirements assigned |
In this grading rubric on a reflection, I showed my ability to produce coherent writing showing my message was perceived correctly.
In this reflection I clearly display my opinion of the tradition of Haudenosaunee children singing the thanksgiving anniversary. I give descriptive and precise perception of my thoughts in the matter.
In my section of the annotated bibliography, I described the intent and use for the science communication above to our project. I show a deep understanding by having the ability to connect it to our project with a clear and substantial summary of the article with engaging text.
In this portion of my research paper in depth I write about the premise of this review paper and the connection it has to our thesis statement of the importance of reciprocity and diversity in teaching. In this section I use clearly and colorful vocab to describe the article to allow my writing to be more engaging.
Goal 4 (20%)
Based on (7C): Apply readings in and out of class context
| 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 pay attention to close details in assigned and personal readings I will use knowledge from reading to IRL situations | Class participation Research project Reflections | I will have useful and interesting concepts and conversation in and out of class and be able connect it to my personal life |
In this discussion post I connected the reading of Braiding Sweetgrass topic to an experience I had in my life to feel more intertwined with the reading.
In this reflection I connect the reading to issues I see present in society today. I looked in depth into the quote instead of surface level paying attention to the metaphors hidden inside of it.
During this class discussion I received full credit showing my ability to understand the reading to the extent of applying it to our class discussions.
In this section of my Research paper, I connect the information I learned in my reading of this science communication paper to our thesis statement. I also apply the knowledge gained from the paper to the previous papers I wrote about in my research paper.
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on (9b): Helping collaboration move forward by giving insight and bringing solutions to the table
| 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 contribute to conversations between group members Give innovative ideas | Text messages Ideas I have given Annotated bibliography Research Paper | I will give solutions to issues that arise and assist with assignments in group projects |
In this text I inform my group of conflicts that might hit our collaboration, but I gave an idea to combat the potential issue.
In this text I give the idea to accelerate the process of our project to give the group more time to be attentive to details.
In this section of my research paper, I connect my paper to the other articles in the paper to increase the flow and collaborative measure with my teammates to have a cohesive paper allowing a new insight in our group.
In my groups Annotated Bibliography, I suggested we do a TikTok for one of our articles. In this source we were able to connect reciprocity in teaching to some hands-on experience in and out of the classroom. This shows me bringing solutions and insight to the group.