Five Learning & Grading Outcomes
What?
The ability to reason, problem-solve, develop sound arguments or decisions, and create new ideas by using appropriate sources and applying the knowledge and skills of a discipline.
Why?
To empower students to discover the truth in assertions, to think critically, and to become knowledgeable about the world around them.
What?
Written communication is the ability to effectively communicate knowledge and thinking through writing by organizing and structuring ideas and using discipline appropriate language and conventions.
Why?
Building written communication skills empowers students to effectively communicate their ideas, share their voice, and advocate for their learning.
What?
An individual and group’s ability to contribute to group tasks.
Why?
Collaboration helps students not only develop their academic and social skills, but also helps contribute to a learning community. Collaboration also fosters meaningful, active, relational, and responsive learning.
What?
A combination of academic mindsets and the ability to take ownership over one’s learning.
Why?
Through developing agency, students will be empowered to actively engage, advocate for themselves, and leverage skills needed to thrive.
What?
Oral Communication is the ability to effectively communicate knowledge and thinking, and engage in clear and thoughtful dialogue through group conversations and presentations.
Why?
Oral communication skills are vital for a student’s social academic success. Effective verbal communication empowers students to advocate for themselves, ask relevant questions, and communicate clearly.