First-week Introduction
First week back! I’m excited to be back on my feet and ready to stay organized this semester. I am looking forward to finalizing a project I’ve been working on for 2 years now. When I first was introduced to our water conservation issue, I wasn’t interested in it. I have grown to become very passionate about water equity and aware about the struggling areas in our backyard. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have received from CODES and our partnership with JJK FAN. At the end of the semester, I hope to have my water fair toolkit ready to distribute to other after school programs and put CODES on the map!T
| A Work | B Work | C Work |
– Misses one class or fewer, or completes make-up work for excused absences – Annotates all readings thoroughly – Contributes deeply to discussions – Completes allassignments on time or has approved extension – Work shows engagement, care, effort, and growth – Collaborates substantially, contributes to vision, and works equally with peers – Abides by the CODE of Conduct and classroom norms | – Misses two classes or fewer, or does make-up work for excused absences – Annotates most readings – Often participates in discussion – Completes allassignments on time or has approved extension – Work shows care, effort, and growth – Collaborates equally and completes required work – Abides by the CODE of Conduct and classroom norms | – Misses three classes or fewer, or does make-up work for excused absences – Completes most readings – Sometimes adds to discussion – Completes all major assignments and at least five SAs – Meets minimal expectations on assignments; shows some growth – Completes required collaborative work – Abides by the CODE of Conduct and classroom norms |
Course Goals
Goal 1 (20%)
Based on 7c: Reviews prior learning inside and outside of the classroom to reveal significantly changed perspectives about educational and life experiences.
| 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? |
| Revisit my previous CODES assignments and make connections and real world decisions from them. | Reflections Emplace writing | These will show that I have taken my knowledge from previous CODES work and immersed myself in applying this to the real world. |
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on 4a: Adapts and applies a deep understanding of multiple worldviews, experiences, and power structures while initiating meaningful interaction with other cultures to address significant global problems.
| 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? |
| Connect with Zach and Kurly from JJK and incorporate their feedback in order to improve. | Execution Plan Communication with JJK and others | Water Fair Toolkit is successful and distributed to local educational establishments. |
Goal 3 (20%)
Based on 8c: 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? |
| Take in feedback from peers and professors. Revise and practice presentation | Final presentation Speaking outline for Sophomore Showcase | Capture the audience’s attention at the Sophomore Showcase by presenting information in an engaging manner. |
Goal 4 (20%)
Based on 9c: Implements solutions to address multiple contextual 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? |
| Working with community partners, classmates, and faculty | Construction and finalization of toolkit Dissemination plan | Adaptability and changes shown along the way |
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on 12a: Helps collaboration move forward by articulating the merits of alternative ideas.
| 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? |
| Work with group mates to incorporate their ideas | Group communication and brainstorming, Feedback and construction of lesson plans | Revisions made to these examples In-class collaboration |