Your Goal Grade
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
I chose these five goals to overcome, because I personally believe these goals will help me become a better person and a better student. To start off, I chose 13c which indicates “I will use language to skillfully communicate with clarity and fluency. This goal is very important while working with others because it is always important to be clear and innovative and being mindful of others while working in a group. I chose 8b, which states, “Uses compelling, appropriate delivery techniques”. This goal is by far the most important to me because it is very important to treat others how you would want to be treated. Respect is given when its earned, so I just start everyone on a clean slate. Goal 2b states “I will strive to build upon my contributions and notice when someone is not participating and inviting them to engage”. I feel as this goal is by far the most important one to keep in mind especially while being in CODES. We do nothing but group work and we should all keep in mind that our own individual part can take a big toll on others as well. Just being mindful in general is a great key factor. The last goal I chose is 1a “I will demonstrate ability and commitment to collaboratively work across and within community contexts and structures”. This goal goes along with goal 2b. Again, collaborative work may be hard to deal with for others but it’s by far the easiest for me. Some strategies I want to set for myself to make this semester a success is staying on top of my work and never give up no matter how hard I feel it gets.
Midterm Introduction
I feel like I’ve been doing a really great job with meeting my goals. I tend to procrastinate a lot which doesn’t make my life any easier especially when it comes to school, however, I’ve been doing a good job keeping up with my work in this class. As far as attendance, I have yet to miss a day which I am completely proud of myself for. The fact that this class is in the afternoon makes it so much easier for me to get up and go to school. I genuinely enjoy the aspects of this class in the long run, I guess you can say that’s why it’s so easy for me to get up and attend the class. The assignments for this class aren’t difficult to do. They’re straight forward and self-explanatory for the most part. Some strategies I can use to continue developing my goals will be communicating more. It is always important to let your professors know what is always going on. Seek help when needed is the biggest one. Asking for assistance can make a big difference. I definitely would like to start using my planner more often to become more organized and stay on top of my work.
Final Introduction
This semester, we spent most of our times in groups which I appreciate the most because it allowed me to work on my communication skills which was one of my goals for this semester. This semester helped me visualize how the rest of my years with CODES will be. Of course, there are many things I will need to work on such as staying on top of my work and not procrastinating. I feel like with this class particular, the fact that Dr. B is very lenient with turning in assignments. She allowed us to turn in our assignments by Tuesday even though they were due on Sunday’s which sort of did help although our grade was still affected however, it did help. My most favorite assignments in this class will be the article annotations. I enjoy making reflections after reading a certain article. It allowed me to dive deep into the work and break down the article to understand it better. Our book “Give Methods A Chance” really opened up a visual of methods that actually helped with our Scrolly Telling project in Dr. Martinez class. Overall, this class helped with communication skills that I would like to continue develop toward the rest of my goals in the future. PATIENCE is definitely a strategy that I would love to continue to develop for the upcoming semester in the fall.
Course Goals
Choose five goals from the CODES Student Learning Outcomes that you’d like to work toward. Choose goals that are relevant to the scope of this course, select artifacts/examples based on activities assigned for this course, and explain characteristics in a way that illustrates how your artifacts/examples demonstrate your progress toward the goal.
Grade Contracted For __X__ A ____ B ____ C
| What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop? | How will you learn the content/ develop the skill? | What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning/skills? |
| (20%)Based on 13c: I will use language to skillfully communicate with clarity and fluency. | -Frequently listening -Allowing others to express themselves freely | -Reflections -Top 5 assignments -Final project -Peer interview | – I will use clear communication while networking with others -I will be mindful of other feelings |
| (20%)Based on 8b: Uses compelling, appropriate delivery techniques. | -Organize my thoughts -Expand my vocabulary | -Peer interview -Final Project -Reflections -Top 5 assignments | -I will make sure to think before I speak -My reflections will have selective advanced vocabulary choices |
| (20%)Based on 12.B: I will strive to build upon my contributions and notice when someone is not participating and inviting them to engage. | -Observe my audience -Checking up on my peers -Ask questions -Make sure my peers feel included | -Notes -Reflections -Peer interview -Group assignments | -I will make sure to allow my fellow group members to express their feelings freely. – I will contribute to our discussions. |
| (20%)Based on 2.B: I will take risks in approaches to learning to create new knowledge. | -Get comfortable with the uncomfortable -Explore different approaches for situations -Be open to learning new things | -Reflections -CITI Training -Plagiarism training -“Find A Survey” assignment | -I will assign myself to rate myself after every project which will come with constructive criticism. This will allow me to see thoroughly what I should work better on. |
| (20%)Based on 1.A: I will demonstrate ability and commitment to collaboratively work across and within community contexts and structures. | -Turning in assignments on time -Engaging with others -Allow myself to work with others instead of working by myself | -Group assignment -Final Project -Psycology Top 5 assignment -Reflection #3 | -My notes will be advanced and well communicated to read. I will make sure to stay on top of my work and network with other’s as well. |
This is a screenshot of our Psycology Top 5 assignment. This helped me use language techniques to communicate.
This is a picture of Reflection #3. I was able to use proper communication and analyze my work.
This is a picture of my slide for my final project. This helped with my skillful techniques.
This is a picture of my peer interview with a fellow friend. This assignment helped me communicate with clarity and fluency.
Evidence for goal 1
This is a picture of one of our top 5 assignments. This allowed me to use compelling techniques.
These are pictures of our reflections. These assignments helped me with my delivery techniques.
This is a picture of an interview I did and this assignment helped me communicate efficiently with another peer.
Evidence for goal 2
This is a picture of our Data set assignment. I took notes while Dr.B It allowed me to share with others in class as part of contribution.
This is a picture of my interview that helped me with working with another peer.
This is a picture of one of my reflections. This helped with contributing in class work.
This is a picture of my group. This allowed me to strive to build upon my contributions and notice when someone is not participating and inviting them to engage.
Evidence for goal 3
This is a picture of my certificate. This helped me take risks in approaches to learning to create new knowledge.
This is a picture of my Qualitrics assignment. This helped me expand my knowledge outside of class.
These two assignments are my reflections that help me meet my goal by helping me create new knowledge.
Evidence for goal 4
This assignment allowed me to achieve my goal by helping me take effective notes for my group.
This specific reflection helped me meet my goal by giving me more information to share with my class.
This assignment helped me demonstrate ability and commitment to collaboratively work across and within community contexts and structures by having me work in a group and splitting each task with every person in the group.
Evidence for goal 5