BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) – Overarching Course Goal
Learners will …
Learning Goals
Learning Activities
Assessment Activities
FOUNDATIONAL
Students need to understand the basic requirements of an e-portfolio so as to understand its set-up
Review various e-portfolio from previous set-ups either from peer students or from online materials.
Finally, reviewing these materials with class members and extra instructors.
Revising the chosen setups then finally students will create their own e-portfolio.
APPLICATION
Students will apply their own ideas and allow their creativity assist them in embarking on the journey of creating their own e-portfolio.
They also need to involve their innovation as well.
Create their own page; the “About me page” then discuss it with their peers to identify its feasibility and practicability.
They should also consult their instructor.
Borrow information from the resource page and continuously prepare the e-portfolio.
INTERGRATION STAGE 1
In this stage students are required to identify with the amount of ownership that comes with having their own e-portfolio.
They should also recognize the benefits of having their e-portfolio
Group work
Teachers need to assess the e-portfolios created by students
Continue creating the e-portfolio
Students need to blogs and journals that will remind them of the steps followed.
Additionally, they need to develop the e-portfolio’s design in terms of graphics and layout.
INTERGRATION STAGE 2
Students will then be needed to create different pages for the e-portfolio containing all the classroom activities.
Teachers assess the e-portfolios
Up-dating the e-portfolio frequently
HUMAN DIMENSION/CAIRING
Students are required to share their e-portfolios through their own created blogs and journals
Collects critiques and suggestions from classmates
Reflect on their works
Collaborate with other students concerning the e-portfolios
Learning Environment & Situational Factors to Consider
1. Specific Context of the Teaching/Learning Situation
How many students are in the class? 17-20
Is the course primary, secondary, undergraduate, or graduate level? Secondary level from ninth grade to twelfth grade.
How long and frequent are the class meetings? Each day for one hour
How will the course be delivered: live, online, blended, flipped or in a classroom or lab? Live and Online
What physical elements of the learning environment will affect the class? Due to the current pandemic, the student will need to maintain social distance as well as wear their masks. Also, teachers will be available for consultation
What technology, networking and access issues will affect the class? There will be availability of Wi-Fi, books and laptops to assist in this activity.
2. General Context of the Learning Situation
What learning expectations are placed on this course or curriculum by: the school, district, university, college and/or department?
Students should be eligible enough and not have any traces of being indiscipline in school. Also, they should have the required qualification, for instance a certificate.
the profession?
Students must put all their focus on the activity
society?
In the end, student should graduate with a high level of discipline.
3. Nature of the Subject
Is this subject primarily theoretical, practical, or a combination?
The subject is mostly practical but involves some aspects of theory.
Is the subject primarily convergent or divergent? E-portfolio is divergent since it has no limit on time and its usage
Are there important changes or controversies occurring within the field?
4. Characteristics of the Learners
What is the life situation of the learners (e.g., socio-economic, cultural, personal, family, professional goals)?
The learners are goal oriented; they are focused enough to ensure their goals are attained. Most of them are from middle class families making it easy for them to afford their requirements. Also, they are from the same cultural line since they live in the same location. Most of them have been assimilated to practicing this common culture.
What prior knowledge, experiences, and initial feelings do students usually have about this subject?
Students have done research on e-portfolio before, they are more familiar with what it entails especially given the fact that I assigned with such assignments. Therefore, they are more positive about this activity.
What are their learning goals and expectations?
The goal is to be able to create their own e-portfolio where they can become their own persons especially on matters regarding education.
5. Characteristics of the Teacher
What beliefs and values does the teacher have about teaching and learning?
The teacher (me) sees students as individuals that are unique in their own way and bring something different to the table. I believe each of them has the capability of graduating if they focus and believe on themselves.
What is his/her attitude toward: the subject?
This subject allows students to be more innovative and creative in whatever they do. It also ensures they are all focused and purposed in achieving their goal.
students?
I believe in allowing students become their own persons in the learning field, this allows for creativity and innovativeness
What level of knowledge or familiarity does s/he have with this subject?
I happen to have come across with various students and schools which induce their curriculum in e-portfolios, this has allowed them to be closer with their students.
What are his/her strengths in teaching?
Teaching in various schools has allowed me to be familiar enough with this field. It has made me much stronger such that I can be creative enough to associate with my students.
Questions for Formulating Significant Learning Goals
"A year (or more) after this course is over, I want and hope that students will have built up and familiarized themselves with their ePortfolios that define them both academically and socially.”
My Big Harry Audacious Goal (BHAG) for the course is:
For students to create and own their ePortfolios that will impact their goals through assessing their skills, achievements, and creativity.
Foundational Knowledge
· What key information (e.g., facts, terms, formulae, concepts, principles, relationships, etc.) is/are important for students to understand and remember in the future?
Students must have the knowledge of how to create and maintain an ePortfolio. They must also have an idea of what it is and what it does.
· What key ideas (or perspectives) are important for students to understand in this course?
What goals they are aiming to achieve
Importance of an ePortfolio in learning
Connecting between different courses, assignments and activities
Application Goals
· What kinds of thinking are important for students to learn?
¨ Critical thinking, in which students analyze and evaluate
¨ Creative thinking, in which students imagine and create
¨ Practical thinking, in which students solve problems and make decisions
· What important skills do students need to gain?
Students need to understand the importance of facilitating, documenting and archiving their learning tools.
· Do students need to learn how to manage complex projects?
Yes, students must learn how to manage complex projects. This is because such projects come about in an environment of reduced resources, intense speed, and constant change
Integration Goals
· What connections (similarities and interactions) should students recognize and make…:
¨ Among ideas within this course?
Students must recognize the kind of information that is needed in an ePortfolio.
¨ Among the information, ideas, and perspectives in this course and those in other courses or areas?
Students must understand that ePortfolios serve the purpose of providing a virtual space to critically assess their work.
¨ Among material in this course and the students' own personal, social, and/or work life?
Students should recognize that the ePortfolio is meant to clarify their educational goals, integrate and solidify learning through reflection, and showcase achievement to potential employers
Human Dimensions Goals
· What could or should students learn about themselves?
Each student must understand their strengths and weaknesses and how they complement each other
· What could or should students learn about understanding others and/or interacting with them?
Students must understand that everyone is different and entitled to their own opinion hence the importance of being patient.
Caring Goals
· What changes/values do you hope students will adopt?
Feelings? Students should be proud of what they achieve
Interests? Students should pursue what they’re interested in
Values? Students will incorporate their values into their ePortfolios
"Learning-How-to-Learn" Goals
· What would you like for students to learn about:
¨ how to be good students in a course like this? Setting goals and working on them through elements like time management
¨ how to learn about this particular subject? To discuss with their peers, do research and ask questions where they don’t understand
¨ how to become a self-directed learner of this subject, i.e., having a learning agenda of what they need/want to learn, and a plan for learning it? Students will learn to critically analyze and determine what they need and how they need to do it in order to succeed.
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