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
Entering my second year of CODES, I have learned that each discussion and assignment has helped me build character and gain knowledge. This semester, I’m excited to further my knowledge and continue working in the community as we collaborate with our community partners. The goals I have chosen will help me stay structured and pour myself completely into my work. Each goal will help me unlock new skills and become a academic weapon.
Midterm Introduction
Final Introduction
Course Goals
Goal 1 (15%)
Based on 12c: work independently toward goals by contributing and meeting deadlines.
| 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 towards various goals set by me, my group, or my professors. Practicing time management to ensure all deadlines are met Always show up to class ready to work and participate | Reflections Class discussions Group projects | The reflections will show how I can analyze while also meeting deadlines. My participation in group discussions and research projects will demonstrate my commitment to collaborative work. The class discussions will help me evaluate my work ethic, so I can learn how to work independently and contribute to deadlines more effectively. |
Goal 2 (15%)
Based on 1a: Demonstrates ability and commitment to collaboratively work across and within community contexts and structures.
| 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? |
| Ensure that all members feel included and have an opportunity to participate Using healthy collaborative skills to ensure everyone is respected. Using healthy communication skills to ensure that everyone’s opinions get heard. Preparing and working independently to complete assignments Create an effective consensus | Group Discussions Group Projects Site Visits/ Meetings | The group projects will allow me to exercise my thoughts and ideas into a central message to show that I can work collaboratively while also practicing healthy habits to include my thoughts and respect others’ thoughts. During in-class & group discussions, I will be attentive, respectful, and engaged when discussions are happening to show my commitment and ability to work collaboratively. Site visits/meetings will allow me to show my collaborative skills while working with our community partners. Class-led discussions will give me the space to openly build upon others’ contributions. |
Goal 3 (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? |
| Evaluate different solutions and create the best approach to solve the problem. | Reflection Project / Data collection Group collaborations Class work/discussions | The group Collaborations will help me insight into different perspectives and solutions Everyone can offer. The data collection will help let me outline the best way to solve the problem and learn about similar problems and them situation. |
Goal 4 (25%)
Based on 13b: Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding, and shaping the whole work.
| 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? |
| Using certain content to analyze data and information that’s collected. Using certain content to organize the information needed to complete my project. | Reflection Implementation Plan Class work Project Data Collection | My data collection will highlight the data and collect support for the information. The project will highlight my analytical skills, which are critical for conveying an understanding and developing appropriate messages with supporting materials. The reflections will allow me to properly illustrate the material given . |
Goal 5 (25%)
Based on 1b: Connects and extends knowledge from academic study to civic engagement.
| 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? |
| Evaluate research and informational sources to connect with civic engagement. Create a pathway to connect knowledge learned in class to community work. Site visits can be used to extend knowledge from academic study to civic engagement | Reflections Site visit Group discussions Class assignments | My collaborations, such as group work and group discussions, will show how open-minded and intellectual I am when it comes to addressing and hearing different factors. My reflections will show my ability to be able to connect academic study to civic engagement. The group discussions and class assignments will help me extend my knowledge from academic study to civic engagement by collaborating and pulling from different opinions generated. |