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
After gaining much knowledge from last semester, I chose these goals because I believe they best fit my work ethic and what CODES stands for. The goal that seems the most challenging is 5b: access information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources. I believe this goal will be most challenging because appropriate sources and search strategies are essential to having a good Zotero folder and evidence for our research project. The assignment that I’m most excited about this semester is the Archival research because I’ll be able to learn things I’ve never known before. The strategies I will set for myself this semester is to stay organized, keep track of all assignments, and ask questions.
Midterm Introduction
[Speak about the skills and content you’ve learned during the first half of the semester. What did you most enjoy? What did you struggle with? What goals do you think you’ve most excelled at meeting and what do you want to continue developing during the second half of the semester? What goals haven’t you yet met, and how will you make them a priority in the second half of class?]
Final Introduction
[Now that the semester is over, use your introduction to reflect in-depth on your process. How well did you meet the goals you set out to meet? What did you learn that surprised you? Focusing on your goals for this class, what do you want to remember to take with you into your future courses? What strategies can you use to continue developing toward these goals?]
Course Goals
Goal 1 (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? |
| Create a pathway to discover the root of the problem Brainstorming solutions and being open-minded in group collaboration and research Mapping out cause and effects, and dissecting factors of the problem | Partner Visit/ Discussion Collaborative group work and research Brainstorming outlines Source Analyze 1 | Our discussions with our partners and visits will highlight my ability to communicate efficiently while also addressing multiple factors or issues that might arise during discussions to grow and address different factors. My collaborations will show how open-minded and intellectual I am when addressing and hearing different factors. While also being mature & respectful of other solutions. My brainstorming outlines will show the process I used to find solutions and implement them when it comes to group research. My source analysis will show the breakdown of how I address multiple contextual factors within the source. |
Goal 2 (20%)
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 Co-create & collaborate to create a common goal that can meet community needs Volunteer my time to the community to show commitment. | Source Analysis Doing service with partners (Heartlands/JJK Fan) Group discussions Research Project | My group discussions and research projects will show my commitment to collaborative work. My Source analysis will demonstrate the ability and commitment that I continuously put into my work. Doing service with our partners will show the commitment I have both for the community but also for my research project. I will work and collaborate with our partners to do service. |
Goal 3 (15%)
Based on 12b:Facilitates collaborators’ contributions by building upon their contributions and noticing when someone is not participating and inviting them to engage.
| 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? |
| Being open to constructive criticism and reflecting on it Actively listening to whoever is speaking Holding team members accountable in a respectful way when one is lacking Practice respectful responses when working together Ensure everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized | Group Discussions Class Led Discussions/ Partner Meetings Discussions leads | Class Led discussions will give me the space to openly build upon others’ contributions. Partner meetings will allow me to add my contributions while also collaborating with others in my group about their ideas and or contributions. Group discussions will give me a space to respectfully invite members to engage while also respecting them & their ideas. |
Goal 4 (25%)
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? |
| Taking time to prep and focus to make sure all work is completely by deadlines Practicing time management to ensure deadlines are met Asking for help and or clarification if needed Staying focused and maintaining a good work ethic so goals are met Using quantitative information obtained during research | Source Analyze Planner/Google Calendar Research articles Zotero folders | Using Google Calendar and a planner will help me maintain organizational skills to ensure I meet deadlines. My Zotero folder will keep track of any information or data collected while doing research that will later help me meet deadlines needed while also working towards goals. Meeting the source analysis deadline will help me contribute to the class discussions while also making sure I’m thoroughly prepared for the discussions. Independently collecting and reading research articles will help me contribute to the Zotero folder. |
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on 5b: access information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources
| 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 primary sources for information Collecting credible evidence and using citations Evaluate research and informational sources | Group Research Zotero Folder Archival Research/ Research Project Researching and reading books outside of class | Group research will help me collaborate and identify primary sources that can be used for our research project. The Zotero folder will show my ability to access and provide credible and appropriate sources while also using well-designed search strategies to find the best evidence possible. Outside of class research will help me be knowledgeable and gain information, so I can better evaluate sources and decide which sources our best for the Zotero folder. Archival Research will help me further access information that will later be beneficial and a part of the research project. |