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
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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 (13C): Be able to communicate clearly and efficient through my writing
| 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 increase my use of vocabulary in my writing I will put time and effort into increasing the product of my writing | Reading reflections Research papers Annotated Bibliography | In my writing I will use colorful vocabulary, and have little to no grammar mistakes |
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.
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on (12c): work independently to improve my ability as a partner in groups
| 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 be a good teammate that is useful in conversation I will assist when I am needed or wanted |
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.
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 I am trying to perceive |
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 clear 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.
Goal 4 (20%)
Based on (11a): Apply reading to 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.
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on (12a): Helping collaboration move forward by giving insight
| 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 | I will show up as an involved member in the group with innovative ideas |
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.