CODE 220
Your Goal Grade
First-Week Introduction
This semester I hope to be able to make an impact with my research! Moreover, I hope to develop my interpersonal skills and ethical awareness. I’m looking forward to reading “Braiding Sweetgrass’’ to further understand the Native American culture. I’m curious to explore how the book will connect to the research that we will be conducting in class. Ultimately, this semester I plan to work on gathering a full understand of topics assigned in class so that I will be prepared.
Midterm Introduction
During this course I feel excited to embark on my research journey. I have gained a greater understanding of what it means to come up with a good testable hypothesis and prediction statements. I want to continue developing this skill so that I can become confident in my ability to conduct effective research. This semester I have been reflective and adamant about revising the questions for my research paper. It can be said that I have already seen myself grow into a more sophisticated researcher through this class.
Final Introduction
Now that the semester is over, I feel that I met my goals, and my worries are gone. I’m confident that I’m able to apply the strategies from this class to the real world. With that being said, this semester I was able to correctly prove why water education benefits K-8 students. Also, it helped me build upon my topic from my research class which allowed me to explore new perspectives. Lastly, this semester taught me that revision is bad, but it’s good. Honestly, I learned the most when it came to feedback and revision.
Course Goals
(15%) (2) Critical Thinking
b. Takes risks in assignments and in approaches to learning to create new knowledge
c. Transforms ideas through synthesizing knowledge from multiple domains
| 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? |
| Deeply considers factor and addresses all factors of topic Show understanding of topic by reflecting of new perspective | Indigenous Knowledge Jigsaw Sumary Draft Outline of Project Idea Scientist Spolight (Dr. Lee) | Approaches differently with new perspective Demonstrates engagement and ability to synthesize |
The activity helped me to be able to understand information from multiple sources. With that being said, I was able to better synthesize the ideas being expressed in these articles about Italy regarding understanding community and beliefs. More specifically, the articles allowed me to engage in conversation about environmental justice and the importance of preserving indigenous practices. To conclude, I have been able to identify interconnected problems communities have when it comes to preserving culture and practices while being able to synthesize this knowledge from multiple articles.
Constructing the poster was one of the risks that I was willing to take. After discussing the decision with my group, we decided to explain the prediction through this visual. This example demonstrates how intentional my group and I were with the research design. It can be said that I was willing to step out of my comfort zone and utilize approaches that make research creative.
Dr. Lee’s hip-hop usage to teach science allowed me to reconnect with my own artistry. More importantly, this reflection allowed me to understand that lived experiences and cultural values are other ways to understand certain subjects, such as science. After reflecting, I learned that hip-hop has a greater benefit than just providing music for people. In conclusion, I demonstrated my ability to transform ideas while learning information that is innovative.
(20%) (3)Ethical Reasoning
b. Recognizes multilayered ethical issues and cross-relationships among them
c. Applies ethical concepts to a question and considers their full implications
| 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? |
| Recognizes issues that are interconnected Demonstrate application of learned material | Ecological Complexity Jigsaw Transformation Beyond Conservation Jigsaw Umbilicaria (Brading Sweetgrass Notes) Indigenous Knowledge Jigsaw summary | Consider different factors, perspectives and strategies of material Show completion and demonstrate complex thinking |
This jigsaw summary allowed me to learn the benefits of indigenous strategies. After annotating, I found that Indigenous practices are connected to culture, land, resources, and ecology. My annotation demonstrates how effective these strategies are. Lastly, I had the ability to answer questions that helped me recognize the benefits of applying indigenous practices to modern day.
This jigsaw summary demonstrates that I can recognize multilayered ethical issues and their interconnected problems. Throughout the annotation, I explained these relationships and expanded on the environmental impact that they have. Ultimately, this reading annotation illustrates my ability to investigate the ethical implications and interactions with nature.
This article annotation demonstrates my capability to recognize multilayered issues when it comes to preserving the environment. By completing this assignment, it shows that I understand the impact of social, ecological, and economic factors. All in all, the example has helped me to be able to identify interconnceted problems while being able to evaluate different comunnunities.
This set of notes illustrates my ability and dedication to understanding material. Here I was able to describe the realtionship of algar and fungus as explained the chapter slidshow. Moreover, I was able appy my own ethical values and opinions to the questions.
(30%) Information Literacy (5)
b. Accessess information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources
a. Defines the scope of research questions effectively and selects information cogently to address them
| 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? |
| I will demonstrate intricate and complex thinking in my work I will illustrate a strong understanding material | Excerpts from Research Paper Group Project Annotated Bibliography Draft Outline of 2 Project Ideas Assignment Group Research Presentation 10 Articles Citation Assignment Draft Outline Sections 1-4 | I will show completion of evidence on my portfolio Evidence exhibits critical thinking of topic |
This slideshow summarized the scope of the research question because it demonstrated my understanding of water-conservation education exposure for elementary-aged students. Focusing on the gap in youth education on water sustainability practices, I was able to select sources that examine overarching findings and themes. Ultimately, the resources that I chose allowed me to effectively define the research as it regards all factors, solutions, and implications.
This excerpt demonstrates my thinking process, and I analyzed research studies. Exploring Water Conservation Awareness Level Among Primary School Children From Meleka (Malaysia)” was the article that I chose to write about because it focuses on whether K-8 students apply water conservation knowledge in their community and at home. In conclusion, this illustrates my ability to access the information in the paper effectively as it regards understanding the scope of research.
My research question focuses on if K-8 students apply water conservation strategies at home. It can be said that the sources that I selected relate to the scope of my research because they each investigate different concepts of water literacy. For example, some of these articles examined the effort to implement water conservation education in schools, while some were measuring the outcomes after students received water conservation education. By creating a citation sheet, I was able to choose research that aligned with my focus. Along with this, I filter the articles by annotating them from Adobe PDF. Then, I was able to gauge which articles would provide effective evidence for what I’m to define. In summary, I was able to access information by annotating articles that fit my focus.
My research question and keywords illustrate that I was intentional and organized when completing this part of the assignment. Moreover, this shows that I have curated and refined the proposed research question, hypotheses, and keywords during the learning session outside of class. With the help of Dr. Lee, I was able to dive further into this question by explaining the specific practices that children do, such as turning the water off. Ultimately, this example shows how intentional I am in curating a testable question as it regards defining the scope of our research.
This article demonstrates that I clearly defined the scope of my research because it effectively explains the main issue that I’m studying. More importantly, this article focuses on elementary-aged students and the strategies that school districts implement to build curiosity. The article provides changes in behaviors that effectively prove why water conservation education is beneficial. In conclusion, this example shows my dedication to understanding the concepts, purpose, and findings associated with this article.
This section of my writing from the draft outline shows that I have accessed information effectively while being able to define the scope of research. In my writing I expand on systems that are aging and the impact that water conservation education would have for yonder adolescents. I also highlighted the importance of students learning water sustainability practices that are relatable to them. In conclusion, this section of my writing demonstrates effective information literacy as I define the scope and address challenges associated with relating factors such as water infrastructure.
(20%) Intercultural Knowledge and Competence (6)
b. Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of the complexity of elements important to members of another culture in relation to history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, or beliefs and practices
a. Articulates own cultural rules and biases and recognizes and responds to biases
| 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? |
| I will identify complex elements regarding culture, history, values, politics, economy, and beliefs I will compare and contrast my own experiences with topic | Brading Sweetgrass Reading Guide Brading Sweetgrass Reflections Reflection 1 Dr. Jalonki Scientist Spotlight | Considers how topic is relevant to student Demonstrates understanding of different cultures |
The “Braiding Sweetgrass” reading guides allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures regarding the values associated with them. Through the reading guide I was able to learn about the importance of reciprocity, gratitude, and sacredness. With that being said, I was able to further understand the importance indigenous knowledge has on the environment as it regards to conserving the environment. Ultimately, this example shows my dedication to understanding material outside of class while considering the implications of history and displacement when it comes to indigenous people.
This reflection demonstrates my ability to express my own understanding of reciprocity by comparing it to the relationship that I share with my family. Moreover, the natural exchanges I have with family are compared to the natural exchanges Kimmerer has with the environment. Originally, I thought that the only reciprocal relationship one could have is with other people, such as family, but this bias has changed. Kimmerer’s examples of the reciprocal relationship that she has with the environment demonstrate that there are different perspectives and values associated with reciprocity. Ultimately, I was able to develop a complex understanding of indigenous culture while being able to assess my own biases.
Dr. Jalonski’s research helped me understand the correlation of skin adaptation to recognizing the role this research has related to race construct. With that being said, I was able to identify how the concepts explained in the text that advocate for ethical research studies.
In this Reflection 1, I’m able to throughly reflect on my expereince as it reagards to sterotypes and biases. Through this excerpt I was able to explain the implications and history regarding systematic racism. In additon, I addressed the biases that others might have since African-Americans are poorly represented in the field. Conclusively, this excerpt demonstrates my ability to recognize biases while being able to understand the impact of scientific research.
(15%) Skills For A Life Long Learning
b. Pursues knowledge and educational experience beyond the classroom.
c. Reviews prior learning inside and outside of the classroom to reveal significantly changed perspectives about educational and life experiences.
| 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? |
| Relate to ones’ own experiences Expands new or prior knowledge as regards to development | Project Research Ideas assignment Text Messages (Notetaking) Notes from slideshow | Illustrates how the activity or project pushed student to develop skill Student is able to reflect on piece of evidence |
This project and assignment helped me pursue knowledge beyond the classroom by finding new articles and sources that relate to my topic. Since we were able to keep the same groups from our research teams, I was able to build upon my knowledge.
One of the most important skills to have for a life long is communication. This photo effectively demonstrates my ability to be able to communicate with my group. Simply, I’m letting them know when I will be done with my section of the articles.
Here are a set of notes that I took during my study time. My notes demonstrates my critical thinking as it regards to the idea of reciprocity and the lessons that Nanabozho teaches us throughout the story.