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Course Objective: Retype the course objective on top of the form while thinking of relationships between objectives, learning and artifacts:


Artifact:
Artifact is a Catalyst Portfolio tool that provides you  with the opportunity to collect a wide range of digital objects—text documents, photos, images, audio files, video files, or Web pages. You need to think broadly and creatively about the kinds of evidence that might best illustrate what skills, thinking, accomplishments, or interests that relates to the class. Draw connections across different disciplines and/or realms of your life—academic, personal, experiential. You may wish to find themes that run through these different arenas, or to consider how each arena contributes to what you wants to demonstrate through the portfolio. For example, portfolios can be especially effective for documenting learning in the field.

Guide to Writing Brief Assignment Reflections for your Electronic Portfolio

 In your electronic Portfolio, you will write a brief reflection about each of the major assignments in a particular course.  These brief reflections should include the following:

§         A sentence that summarizes the goals of the assignment  

§         A sentence or two which relate what you did and/or learned in this assignment to other things you have learned in this course or in other courses (be specific; use examples)  

§         A sentence that explains how you will apply what you have learned

EXAMPLES Brief Assignment Reflection

Assignments Reflection

Assignment

Artifact

Reflections

In class

 Group Exercise

  Group

Member Roles
 Ground Rules

I learned the backgrounds of our group members, and had to introduce a member in our group, hence, enhancing my communication skills.  I also learned better how to work in groups while assigning various roles for every group member: moderator, time keeper, and leader. We will be rotating these roles in future assignments.  We authored a contract with ground rules to avoid future misunderstanding. We will be able to apply the skills we are acquiring to lead effective project meetings. 

Case 1

Comparison of Project Delivery Systems

 

  I learned how the design and delivery of construction project affect construction productivity. I used information on project delivery systems we learned from CM1. I also learned about project scope definition and some ethical issues in design. This was our first assignment as a team, it gave us the opportunity to learn more about our team.  We will be able to apply this information in the future as Project Coordinators and Managers to select best project delivery for our projects..

Application requirement

 

 3 to 4 lines on each assignment or artifact

Site Layout for Productivity

 

 

 

Field Study Project

 UC West Campus

 Field Study of  Construction of Marble Steps
PowerPoint
Presentation

The field study project was intense. We had to select and communicate with many professionals and tradesmen. We overcame several hurdles in selecting and scheduling construction operation to analyze. In this assignment, we learned how to do background research, collect data and analyze it. We also experienced how to apply concepts that we learned in the class for productivity improvement.  

Finally, We learned how to appreciate the hard work in construction and the importance of safely measures in construction operations.  

As a result of this project, our interpersonal skills and teamwork have improved. We co- authored a report and presented it in front of experienced jurors from the  construction industry.  

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Course Reflection

Guidelines for Writing a Course Reflection for your Electronic Portfolio

   Your reflection should be at least two typed, double-spaced pages. It must contain the following elements:  

Elements to consider in your Reflection  

Consider using some of the questions below to help you develop the body of your reflection.  Be sure to support your statements with specific examples of things that you did or learned in the course, and be sure to explain how and why the examples that you choose support your statements. Your instructor may require you to respond to specific questions in your reflection.  

  1. What did you learn or do that specially helped you become more skilled or more knowledgeable about your major?
  2. Did you learn to apply new functions of mathematics, science, engineering or technology?
  3. Did you conduct, analyze, or interpret experiments?  Did you apply your results to improve processes in your major?
  4. Did you apply creativity in designing systems, components, or processes related to this course?
  5. Did you work effectively with a team?
  6. Did you develop your ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems?
  7. Did you develop your oral and written communication skills?
  8. Were you encouraged to develop an appreciation for lifelong learning?
  9. Do you understand professional, social, and/or ethical responsibilities as a result of this course?
  10. Did the course help you develop respect for diversity and knowledge of professional, societal, and global issues?
  11. Did the course encourage you to develop a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and timeliness in your professional life?

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