CODE 221 Learning Contract
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
Hello! For this semester of research I want to focus on generating ideas, comprehension, reflection, improvement, and communication. I chose some of these because I experienced them last semester and they were very important skills, and some of them I chose because I felt like they would be important to improve on. The most exciting assignment to me seems like Lab 2 or 3 because we get to understand historical context and communities. The scrollyboarding assignment seems the most difficult because it going to take our best efforts in all the assignments to have an adequate understanding. Although this semester seems challenging, I am excited and ready!
Midterm Introduction
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Final Introduction
Course Goals
Grade Contracted For __X__ A ____ B ____ C
Goal 1 (20%)
Based on (12b): Collaboration (Facilitate collaboration between groups by being aware of contribution and sparking engagement.)
| 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? |
– Work on how I communicate with others and improve on the delivery. – Try to understand everybody’s perspective- Check in with myself to see how I feel during the projects so I can understand how to best address issues. | -Pictures of group meetings – messages sent -example of group member putting in effort -Questions asked | – At the most, people contributing more. But if that is not achievable, I feel like being able to see me trying to facilitate it because I am not in control of others efforts. – Good consistent project, as this reflects our ability to collaborate together despite our differences |
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on (9b & 9c): Problem-Solving Skills (Identifies and understands multi-contextual problems with multiple solutions)
| 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? |
| – Take my time understanding the content of the issue – Pay attention to minute details throughout the processes or context -Use previous experiences and how I delt with them as motivation -Stay attentive during class | – Reflection #1From observing the content I can show understanding of the contexts -Research Project – What problems did I pinpoint and try to change | – Success of research in the sense of being able to pinpoint some issues and make an attempt to make a change – Being able to reflect on my contributions |
Goal 3 (20%)
Based on (10a & 10c): Quantitative Literacy (Uses quantitative information effectively, to understand contexts and support ideas)
| 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? |
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| -Make sure to replicate experiment enough to ensure accurate data – Have multiple sources to research for experiment -Stay attentive during class and community partner meetings – Work on understanding qualtrics and survey and interview processes | – Research assignment – Being able to read our data and understand what its telling me – Reflection #3 | -Being able to read my data and understand what it tells me about my subject or community – Have accurate data – Data rearranging – Conduct something to actually do in the community based on their responses |
Goal 4 (20%)
Based on (7b & 7c): Skills for Lifelong Learning (Understands educational and research information from outside contexts and reflects to change perspectives)
| 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? |
| – Keep my previous knowledge of the subject in mind -Keep an open mind regarding content – Be attentive during class, community engagements, and meetings with partners to base a proper change in perspective | – Research How did my research from last semester differ from this one? – Reflections #2 and #3 – How was my data and experiences different from last semester? | – Explain my changes in perspectives in each assignment with my prior knowledge on it/how the assignment has produced growth – Clearly show my mental processes through my writing |
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on (2a & 2c): Critical and Creative Thinking (Develop plans considering context, transforming ideas from multiple perspectives)
| 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? |
| -Be attentive during class, community engagements, and meetings with our partners to broaden my sources and perspectives – Make concept maps if needed- Collaborate with peers to broaden my perspectives – Educating myself on historical contexts if needed | – Research assignment -Reflections #4 and #5 – Showing how I thought critically about my research/active critical thinking | -Clearly show my thinking processes throughout my work – Clearly explain changes in perspectives – Considering all the possibilities and contexts that affect my research or explain why my results are the way they are |