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 about the final project this semester since it’s different from the typical ones I’m used to. Therefore, I’m excited about this new experience and to gain more knowledge from these assignments, which may be more challenging and comprehensive. Still, I would gain a deeper understanding from them. A primary goal I am working towards is better time management because I’ve learned that time is the key to studying efficiently.
Midterm Introduction
I’ve learned a lot about effective research and use it daily when finding sources. This is one thing I enjoyed. I liked looking around for resources and finding out which was most reliable because I would learn so much by just reading through the sources, and I found them very interesting. I’m still learning about using past information to solve new problems. I’m still experimenting with this and prioritizing it for 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%)
(8b. Uses compelling, appropriate delivery techniques): I want to speak without being too fast or slow while using nonverbal techniques.
| 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? |
| -practicing presenting with my group -ask others for feedback and advice for nonverbal skills while presenting | -Collaborating in group projects -Participating in discussions -Final Project | -Feeling confident while presenting and using various skills while speaking verbally and nonverbally. |
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on (7c. Reviews prior learning inside and outside the classroom to reveal significantly changed educational and life experiences perspectives.) When evaluating a problem, value all perspectives and use prior knowledge and expertise to aid in coming up with a solution.
| 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? |
| -Value prior assignments as learning opportunities. -Understand the meaning of each experience I encounter. | -Top 5 -Finding a survey -Dataset Review -Article Annotation | -Refers to knowledge gained from past assignments or experiences and uses it to aid in finding a new solution. |
After doing several top 5’s, I have progressively gotten better and faster at completing them, and I base each new top 5 off the previous ones that I did.
While completing this assignment, I used context clues and my knowledge from past assignments.
Goal 3 (20%)
Based on (6a. Articulates own cultural rules and biases and recognizes and responds to biases.): Using my knowledge about my culture and identity to realize how these biases can relate to interactions and other leading 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? |
| – communicate with others and ask about their viewpoints on stereotypes. -Reflecting on my own cultural background and realizing how it can affect multiple outcomes. | -Reflections -Survey Research -CITI Training -Henrietta Lacks Top 5 -Find a Survey | – communicate with others and ask about their viewpoints on stereotypes. -Reflecting on my cultural background and realizing how it can affect multiple outcomes. |
While completing this assignment, I thought about reflecting on one’s own biases and culture, which can impact what one sees and how one perceives things.
Also the CITI Training related to understanding our own biases.
Goal 4 (20%)
Based on (9c Implements solutions to address multiple contextual factors.): Think through solutions before implementing them to make sure they don’t domino or have a negative effect.
| 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? |
| -Brainstorming or mapping when finding a solution – Research all factors to ensure various perspectives can be considered. | -Reflections -Final Project -Dataset review (understanding that profile) -Find a Survey | -Take notes while reading, researching, and considering all factors when developing solutions. |
To complete the data set analysis, I had to consider all factors to ensure that all details and information were considered.
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on (2a. Systematically analyzes assumptions to develop logical plans to solve problems.): Consider all outcomes when coming up with a series of solutions to solve a problem ultimately.
| 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? |
| -Ask for opinions and consider different points of view for a series of solutions. | -Top 5 -Article Annotation -Reflection -Final Project | -Having a deeper understanding of the problem and a thorough solution with multiple parts to it (not just a straightforward solution). |
I had to read over parts of the article more than once to make sure I had a full understanding, so I could reflect on it accurately.
For this reflection, I thought about when I met with my group, and we all gave each other our opinions and feedback on our work.