UNIVERSITY LEARNING OBJECTIVES WORKSHEET

LA400 Senior Integrative Seminar

I. Communication and Problem Solving

Skill Example of specific assignment or activity

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Use the In SED 235, I was able to learn about the importance of
expressive arts as art, music and movement in early childhood education.
a mode of inquiry √ We implemented each of these aspects into our
or expression everyday instruction. For example, we started every
class off with a song as we incorporated dance and other
movement. We conducted a series of art projects that
directly relate to activities that we may conduct with our
future students. After taking this course, I had a better
appreciation for these concepts and their overall
importance in education.

Demonstrate I have demonstrated leadership on and off the soccer

leadership, field. I was promoted to captain because my coaches
negotiation, √ and fellow teammates saw me as a leader. As a team
relational, and captain, I am in charge of organizing events, holding
consensus skills meetings, communicating to referees, and keeping the
team together. However, this comes with it’s challenges
as issues come up and conflict arises, people look to the
leaders to take care of it. In SED 209, my partner and I
worked together to complete the unit planning process.
As this was a very in depth project, I would not have
been able to complete some required sections without
the help of my partner. By working together, we were
able to collaborate ideas to create the best end product.

Use technological In SED 209, I had the chance to interact with my pen pal
skills to access who was from Guatemala. My pen pal and I
information, √ communicated using Skype. During our interactions, I
organize was able to communicate and teach the student more
knowledge, and about the English language. I created an iMovie in which
communicate I practiced reading the book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear,
What Do You See?” using Total Physical Response. I also
created a video modeling iMovie where I was able to
demonstrate the skill of washing my hands. I
demonstrate this skill by performing a series of tasks
while vocalizing each step. I used technology to display
 and communicate information using iMovie.

Propose new In SLA 400, I am learning to promote new solutions to

solutions to current issues in our world by focusing on Catholic social
current issues √ teaching specifically.

Express I have met this skill, however I conducted the skill while
arguments or at the University of Toledo. I had the chance to select a
main points √ topic and write a research paper supporting my theory
clearly, in written with factual evidence from a variety of resources. The
and oral topic which I decided to write about as Biometric
communication security. By completing this paper, I was able to express
my stance on a certain topic through written response.

Transfer I have not had the opportunity to apply and transfer

knowledge and knowledge of what I have learned into sound decision
values into sound √ making thus far. However, I believe that this will be met
decision-making after completing my student teaching. At the time of
student teaching, I will be able to apply all of my
knowledge and experiences from Seton Hill into making
sound decision making in the classroom.

II. Historical, Cultural, and Global Awareness

Skill Example of specific assignment or activity

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Communicate in I had the opportunity of taking American Sign Language as

a second my language credit for Seton Hill. I took this course at
language at the √ WCCC. I found this course to be very interesting and
introductory beneficial. My ASL teacher happened to be deaf herself, so
college level this was an extremely unique, and moving experience to
learn from someone in the deaf community. As a future
teacher, I think that having a basic knowledge of sign
language can go a long way, especially when working with
students with disabilities.
Analyze the By researching the impact of history, geography, and
impact of history, socio-culture, as well as my education, I can make a more
geography, and √ educated decision that I can implement in my future
socio-cultural practices.
dynamics on
global
interactions from
a variety of
disciplinary
perspectives

Analyze current In SED 400, I conducted a series of discussion posts that

and historical focus on the Catholic social teaching strands and my
events through √ overall spiritual viewpoints. I also created a VoiceThread
the lens of that centers on the code of ethics in the education
spirituality and profession. I then address current ethical issues in
faith education and assess them through the lens of CTS.

Assess privilege In SED 305, I had the opportunity to conduct field work at
and oppression Ramsey Elementary which is a part of the multicultural
from the √ district of Gateway. During my time there, I was able to
perspective of work with a wide variety of students. As a requirement for
culture, race, the class, we were to complete a series of choice board
class, and gender activities. The two activities that I focused on were
centered around the importance of diversity and equality
in the school setting.

III. Multiple Modes of Inquiry

Skill Example of specific assignment or activity

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Generate and In SED 325, I conducted a running record on an elementary

analyze numerical school student. I had the student read a passage, as I
and scientific data √ administered a running record on their reading ability.

Locate and By locating and analyzing expressive media in class and by

analyze the use of technology, I learned to internalize the
expressive media emotions of an event or situation and to rationally make a
to gain decision.
information or √
comprehend the
significance of an
issue or an event

Organize and In a variety of education courses that I have taken at Seton

manage Hill, I have used technology to create and manage
resources in a √ resources in a creative way. Some resources include the
creative way to use of websites, portfolios, binders, iMovies,
achieve impact VoiceThreads, and interactive presentations.

Find, evaluate, In SED 240, I created a weekly newsletter that I would

and apply most likely distribute to my students and their family
information √ members. By completing this assignment, I learned to
evaluate and apply key information to create an effective
classroom newsletter.

Interpret In SED 335, I learned to assess students using quantitative

quantitative and and qualitative data. I learned the importance of quality
qualitative √ over quantity, however, with quantity you get a broader
information to range of results to assess.
present a logical
argument based
on supporting
data

IV. Self Reflection and Assessment

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Demonstrate In SPL 100, I was taught theoretically how to deal with
ethical decision- many situations, however through life experiences I have
making learned to deal with situations ethically in combination
grounded in with philosophical inquiry.
philosophical √
inquiry

Apply Catholic In SED 400, I have completed a variety of discussion posts

social teaching that are centered around the different Catholic social
to the analysis of √ teaching strands. In SLA 150, I had the opportunity to write
contemporary a paper about a social issue that ties to CTS. I decided to
social issues write about the topic of abortion. I supported my stance
with biblical evidence as well as my own catholic
experience, beliefs, and values.

Recognize the In SLA 150, I learned about a variety of different religions.

value of diverse We discussed the differences and similarities between
spiritual and √ diverse spiritual and religious perspectives as we explore
religious how everyone is entitled to their own personal beliefs and
perspectives values. After taking this course, I became aware of
different religions as I became more familiar with their
customs and spiritual practices.

Integrate the In SLA 400, I conducted and implemented a Social action

practice of project where I created a cook book that was targeted to
charity with the √ low income families or anyone on a budget. My project
skill of justice was centered around charity as I volunteered to help those
in need in my community.

Exercise In SED 110, I wrote a paper about my thoughts on the

responsible theory and purpose of education. Throughout this paper, I
freedom and √ described my personal teaching philosophy. In SED 300, I
civic taught a lesson about the pollution problem. By teaching
engagement this lesson, I was able to express the importance of being
based on an responsible citizens and taking care of our Earth.
informed value
system