A Journey Through JAGS
Throughout my high school career, I have been an avid member of the Jackson Academy for Global Studies. I have had many experiences through this program that have made me well prepared to take the next steps in my life as a global citizen and a person who has the ability to make change in the world.
What I did through JAGS
The Four Pillars of JAGS
All JAGS students must focus on four important aspects of JAGS through our studies. Throughout my years in the academy, I have had many oppurtunities to investigate the world, recognize prospectives, communicate ideas and take action in my local and global community, which I have eagerly taken. With this website, I hope to show off a few highlight of my work.
Investigate the World
I can analyze sources of evidence to develop a well supported response to a global question. This means I can examine evidence to help explain my response. I can also integrate sources of evidence. This means I can take evidence from different sources and combine into my response.
Recognize perspectives
I can generally explain how different contexts influence perspectives and interpretations of a situation, event, global issue, or phenomenon. This means I can reference how language proficiency, knowledge, technology, or resources influence perspectives
I can analyze patterns and relationships in the research claims or data. This means I can use mathematical or statistical techniques to better understand the data. I can draw plausible conclusions about the scientific question, hypothesis or research thesis. This means I can connect my data back to my question, hypothesis or thesis. I can also analyze and interpret the impact of inconsistencies or errors in the data or research. This means I understand how mistakes in collecting data have an affect on the outcome.
Communicate Ideas
I can introduce and develop a clear and precise claim. This means my claim is supported by evidence and organized in a clear, logical way. I can also acknowledge a counterclaim. This means I can describe how another claim may differ from mine.
Investigate the World
I can develop a position. This means my position is based on evidence from sources that considers multiple perspectives. It also means my position draws reasonable conclusions on a globally significant issue or topic.
I can develop an evidence-based position in response to a global question. This means my response needs to be supported by the evidence I’ve selected. I can identify multiple perspectives in my sources. This means I need to select a variety of sources that include different viewpoints. I can also draw defensible conclusions. This means that I need to be able to defend my ideas with evidence from sources.
Recognize perspectives
I can compare various perspectives. This means I can compare various perspectives on the same situation, event or global issue. I can also explain how specific conditions are relevant to these perspectives. This means I understand some of the reasons why people formed these different perspectives.
Communicate Ideas
I can interpret detailed information in the target language. This means I generally understand information presented in this language. I can also respond or react in the target language in a way that demonstrates understanding. This means I can use this language to respond in a way that shows I understand the information.
I can select appropriate methods and tools to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate data to meet the goals of the investigation. This means I understand good methods to manage my investigation. I can also consider the limitations of my methods or tools.
Investigate the World
I can pose specific researchable question(s). This means my question is grounded in detailed evidence from a range of domestic and international texts and media. It also means my question addresses a local, regional, and/or global issue I can also explain my question’s significance to the global community
I can analyze sources of evidence to develop a coherent, well-supported response to a global question. This means I can examine evidence to help explain my response. It also means the evidence I use is organized in a clear way. I can integrate sources of evidence. This means I can take evidence from different sources and combine into my response. I can also evaluate sources of evidence. This means I can think critically about how well specific evidence supports my response
Communicate Ideas
I can communicate appropriately and accurately using the language of the social sciences (i.e. history, politics, geography, economics). This means I can use vocabulary and evidence from social science disciplines in my communication. I can consistently apply conventions and a style or tone appropriate to the audience and purpose. This means I understand my audience, and communicate in a way to help them understand my message. I can also cite sources consistently and appropriately
I can use target language with fluency to select and use appropriate technology and media to develop and present a creative product. This means I know what technology and media is best to present a creative product. It also means I use this language with this technology and media. Or, I can use this language with fluency to present information, ideas, or concepts of global significance to native speakers. This means I can present important ideas to speakers of this language.
I can select and use resources to communicate effectively. This means I understand which technology or media will best help me communicate with a specific person or group. I can also select and use resources to collaborate effectively. This means I understand which technology or media will best help me collaborate with a specific person or group.
Recognize perspectives
Explains how perspectives influence human interactions and understandings of a situation, event, issue, or phenomenon.
Explains the perspectives of other people, groups, or scholars and distinguishes it from one’s own perspective.
Take Action
Identifies and creates opportunities for personal or collaborative actions to address a situation, event, issue, or phenomenon in a way that is likely to improve conditions.
Acts individually or collaboratively to execute a plan that is culturally responsive, and strongly likely to improve a local, regional, and/or global situation, and assesses the impact of the action.
<<Memoria selectiva para recordar lo bueno, prudencia lógica para no arruinar el presente, y optimismo desafiante para encarar el futuro.>>
"Have a selective memory to remember what was good, logical prudence so you do not ruin the present, and defiant optimism in order to face the future"
-Isabel Allende-