Goals and Outcomes

SLCC Learning Outcomes

Recently, my biggest focus in my writing, inside and outside of class, has been to organize and present my ideas in such a way that impacts my reader.  The analysis of Socrates' Philosophy from my Introduction to Philosophy class is a great example of this, as I organized each of the Socratic concepts in such a way that was demonstrative of the importance of examining one’s life.

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Students develop quantitative literacies necessary for their chosen field of study. 

Although I have not yet taken my required mathematics class, I have had to use such mathematical skills in my Astronomy course, specifically on the topic of determining a star’s apparent brightness and distance from earth (I have only posted the chart I used in solving these things).  I will be enrolled in Math 1010 in the Summer Semester 2013 and will be able to further prove my mathematical abilities at that time.

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Students think critically and creatively. 

Critical thinking has been a central aspect of many of my classes.  My analysis of the Gender Roles of the Ibo Tribe in Things Fall Apartis a great example of this, as I had to examine the contents of the book to discover the gender roles specific to this Nigerian society.  Additionally, my analysis of the symbolism present in Vajrayana Buddhism that I wrote in World Religions demonstrates my ability to think critically, as I had to attend a service at a Buddhist temple and identify the various symbols.

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Students develop the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged.  

Understanding the social world that we, humans, live in has been discussed in many of my classes, but none more so than Introduction to Sociology.  Through Applying my Sociological Imagination and my exploration of a social group that I belong to, including its associated norms, I have demonstrated my understanding of the social relationships that span the globe, as well as the effects that it might have.

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Students develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner. 

I have had the opportunity to work with a group of peers in my Professionalism in Business class regarding ethics in the workplace.  Here is the final Prezi that I helped create.  We presented this to our professor and our peers at the end of the semester wearing business-professional attire, and in a professional atmosphere.

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Students develop computer and information literacy. 

Through my Sins of Omission research paper for my General Psychology class, I have exemplified my ability to accurately recognize credible sources, specifically as it applies to the internet.  Furthermore, this assignment is a demonstration of my knowledge in adequately citing such sources in respects to their authors or creators.

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Students develop the attitudes and skills for lifelong wellness. 

I have not yet taken a Lifelong Wellness class at SLCC, although I do plan on fulfilling this credit in either the Summer or Fall Semester of 2013.  I do, however, have experience in learning the importance of such activities outside of the classroom, as demonstrated in mySkiing page.