Your Goal Grade
| 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
I chose these five goals because they challenge me to strengthen my current skills and learn new skills that will benefit me in my future career. I’m excited to continue working on my project from the beginning of last semester. I had a lot of fun with this project and all the research that led up to this point. I’m ready to finally perfect this and have it completed! My biggest goal I’m working on right now is perfecting my time management skills, especially being a premed major; there’s absolutely no time to mess around and no time at all for distractions. I’m excited to be one step closer to completing my undergrad degree. I’m very serious about my education, and I am doing this to soon reach my goal of becoming a Cardiothoracic (heart) Surgeon.
Goal 1 (20%)
Based on 9a, construct insightful problem statements with evidence of relevant factors.: Create an insightful problem statement supported by appropriate evidence.
| 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? |
| -Participate and prepare for class discussions -Referring to old assignments when receiving new feedback. -Take notes during lectures | -Reflections -Class Discussions -Site Visits/Meetings -Dissementation Plan | -I will refer to past assignments to solve new problems -I will research topics beforehand that I can use as evidence |
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on 5b Accesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources.: Using past research techniques to find effective information.
| 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? |
| This will help me practice current and new skills to become an effective researcher | -Reflections -Final presentation Brainstorming -Group Emplace Contribution -Researching with group | I will have credible and effective research |
Goal 3 (20%)
Based on 12c, works independently toward goals by contributing and meeting deadlines: meets deadlines and contributes productively while working independently toward goals
| 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? |
| -Start assignments early and don’t wait until the last minute. -Asking questions early on | -Reflections -Readings for class discussion (notes) -Final Presentation Brainstorming -Final individual contribution | -I will use class time wisely. -I will turn in assignments on time |
Goal 4 (20%)
Based on 14b, Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding, and shaping the whole work.: Convey understanding, and structure the work effectively.
| 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? |
| -Pay attention everyday -Plan out long assignments in advance | -Organize in planner -Texts with group -Feedback from professor -Final | -Organize in a planner -Texts with group -Communicate with professor often -Final |
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on 2b, takes risks in assignments and in approaches to learning to create new knowledge. Engage in innovative approaches to learning and assignments to generate new knowledge.
| 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? |
| -Actively take notes in class to refer to them while working on assignments -Use research in my brainstorming and presentations | -Reflections -Final Presentation -Collaborating/giving feedback with my group -Teams meeting notes | -I will use knowledge from past assignments towards new ones -I will use brainstorming topics in my drafts. |