CODE 220 CONTRACT
Course Learning Goals Outline
| Course Learning Goal | Learning Activities or Skills Practice | Artifacts |
| 2. Critical & Creative Thinking (c.) 25% Transforms ideas through synthesizing knowledge from multiple domains | – Completing Research Project Assignments: Developing & Revising Research Questions, Annotated Bibliographies, Project Outlines, Drafts, Presentation, Final Paper – Pay attention, Take Notes, Review lecture materials on the Scientific Method | – Research Project Assignments (Research Questions, Annotated Bibs, Project Drafts, Final Paper, Presentation) – Relevant Exam Questions |
| 3. Ethical Reasoning (b.) 25% Recognizes multilayered ethical issues and the cross-relationships among them | – Reading Braiding Sweetgrasschapters – Reading & Reviewing Scientist Spotlights – Discussing Jigsaw Papers addressing ethical issues – Pay attention and take notes on relevant topics | – Braiding Sweetgrass Readings & Reflections – Scientist Spotlights – Jigsaw Papers involving alignment of Indigenous and Western Systems |
| 4. Global Learning (c.) 25% Applies knowledge and skills to implement sophisticated, workable solutions to address complex global problems using interdisciplinary perspectives | – Read, Prepare & Participate in Braiding Sweetgrass and Jigsaw Paper Discussions – Complete Research Project Assignments: Developing & Revising Research Questions, Annotated Bibs, Project Outlines, Drafts, Presentation, Final Paper – Review lecture materials on relevant topics | – Notes from Braiding Sweetgrass and Jigsaw Paper Discussions – Research Project Assignments – Relevant Exam Questions |
| 5. Information Literacy (b.) 25% Accesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources | – Completing Research Project Assignments: Developing & Revising Research Questions, Annotated Bibs, Project Outlines, Drafts, Presentation – Utilize Library Resources and SIUE databases to find and cite articles correctly | – Research Project Assignments (Annotated Bibs, Drafts, Final Paper, Presentation) – Screenshots or Notes from Literature Search Activities |
| 8. Oral Communication (a.) 25% Uses clear organizational patterns and is skillful at presenting content cohesively | – Active verbal participation in class discussions (Braiding Sweetgrass, Jigsaws) – Asking/Answering questions or offering relevant commentary in class – Preparing and delivering Final Project Oral Presentation | – Self-reflection post about relevant class participation – Final Project Presentation |