First-Week Introduction:
I chose these five goals, because I feel like these goals will really help me stay focused this semester while also making sure that i am completing my work assingments. I’m not really excited about anything in particular for this semester. To make this semester a complete success, I need to stay on my P’s and Q’s. I really think being a desk manager will honestly help me stay on my P’s and Q’s since I already have that time blocked off for each day at certain times.
Midterm Introduction:
Final Introduction:
Final IntroductionGrade Contracted For __X__ A ____ B ____ C
| What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop? | How will you learn the content/ develop the skill? | What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning/skills? |
| 25%- Based on (1) Civil Engagement | Engage in both readings and class discussions Come prepared for class discussions | *2-3 reflections that reflect my interest in certain discussions * Research report – introduction to topic- will highlight significance *Research report – summary and reflections will reflect on issues *In-class assignments *Jigsaw Prep Assignments | Attend and actively participate in at least 90% of class sessions Complete weekly reflections on time and answer questions fullyPrepared for 90% of class sessions.Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report rubric |
| 20%- Based on (2) Critical and Creative Thinking | Collaborate with research group to develop a research question/ hypothesisAnalyze various sources of evidence for the research report | *Research report – research question *Research report – literature review and analysis *Annotated Bibliography *Self-reflection | Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report rubric Perform “Excellent” on the pre-assignments for the research report (e.g., annotated bibliography) |
| 25%- Based on (9) Problem-Solving Skills | Class lectures on course content to learn how to solve problemsDoing outside research on how I can better my problem-solving skillsUsing different problem-solving skills from different classes. | *Unit exams that show my improvement in problem solving *Finding a plausible solution to our research problem *Credited sources that articulate with research issues *Reflections * In-class assignments | Achieve an average of 85% or higher on unit exams |
| 20%- Based on (8) Oral Communication | Class lectures and work speaking out timesAnalyze various sources of data for the research report | *Research Report * Diary entries about how I feel about talking out loud *Class Participation *Self-reflections | Perform “Excellent” work according to the research report rubric Notice that I am more comfortable with speaking out loud |
| 10%- Based on (12) Collaboration | Listening and respecting everyone’s ideas while also sharing my ideas | * Research project Full *Jigsaw Worksheet | I will be able to collaborate with the partners without issues Work will get done in a timely manner |