WRAP-UP ARTIFACT

Classroom Communication Regarding Grades

  • Discussing Grades

    • In-person and email communication limitations.

    • Generalizations only can be provided via email.

    • Encourage students to check their grades on Canvas regularly, especially in the last two weeks of the semester.

  • Common Grade Errors

    • Differences between rubric grade and the grade in the grading column.

    • Potential for mistakes when inputting grades.

    • Students advised to not make assumptions based on current Canvas grade statuses.

Canvas Gradebook Management

  • Importance of Regular Checking

    • Check Canvas every day leading up to grade submission.

    • Assignments can change in value (percentage) affecting overall grade calculations.

    • Grades are based on percentages as outlined in the syllabus.

  • Notification of Errors

    • Students should notify the instructor immediately of discrepancies or grading errors.

    • Instructor will not retrospectively adjust grades unless communicated.

    • Discuss arrangements for submission due to excusable absences.

Instructor Availability

  • Office Hours

    • Zoom availability: Tomorrow from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

    • In-person: LAH 305, today from 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM, with a promise to assist all students in line before 3:30 PM.

  • Graded Material

    • Many assignments remain ungraded; check before assuming grades.

    • Students should be aware of upcoming assignments and communicate issues related to grading.

Critical Dates and Deadlines

  • Grade Submission

    • December 15: Deadline for grades; may be finalized before submission on December 16.

    • Important for students to report grade discrepancies before grades are locked after submission.

  • Submission Deadlines

    • Last day to submit assignments: December 8.

    • No late submissions accepted after this date unless prior arrangements have been documented.

Engaging with Instruction

  • Class Discussions

    • Class engagement includes sharing insights on assignments and literature discussions.

    • Importance of collective learning from peers through shared reflections while maintaining confidentiality about identities.

Core Objectives Motivation

  • Shared Objectives Across Disciplines

    • Critical thinking, communication, social and personal responsibility are emphasized across various subjects (physics, biology, etc.).

    • Development of transferable skills across disciplines is paramount.

Analyzing Literature and Application to Reality

  • Analysis Skills Transfer

    • Students from various disciplines (e.g., history and psychology) find analytical parallels between literature and their fields.

    • Real-world situations also require critical questions: Who, what, when, where, why, and how?

    • The responsibility of understanding not just the target group being studied but also the wider impact on society.

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

  • Reminder for the importance of communication about grades and assignments, requesting students to act promptly regarding any errors.

  • Preparation for upcoming deadlines is crucial to prevent last-minute issues.

  • Emphasis on building analytical skills through classroom engagement and peer discussions, leading to a deeper understanding of personal and social responsibilities in various academic fields.