At the beginning of the semester the students will be asked to demonstrate their knowledge and skill level through a series of creativity exercises and self-reflective journals. This information will be used to guide the initial presentation of course material and the group projects which follow. During the course of the semester the instructor will monitor the progress of the groups through various stages of their projects. Through the final group presentations and reflection paper the students will demonstrate what they have learned and how they have applied that learning to the projects they have been involved in. Assignments are completed in the prescribed form, submitted on time and give evidence of careful research and presentation.
Student consistently shows independent thinking in written work and class discussion.
Student shows an understanding of relationships among various parts of the course content. Student asks questions which are appropriate and which stimulate discussion. Student complies with attendance policy. Assignments are completed in the prescribed form, submitted on time and are above average in content. Student demonstrates a grasp of the general organization of the subject mater.