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Elective courses are offered so students can enhance and direct their learning toward personal interests and goals. It is our hope that when you have finished this course, you believe that you have gained something from the work you have done.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

This task is meant to give you an opportunity to reflect on the entire course, consider how it has impacted you, and make recommendations for changes to the course for future students. In this way, the course content can go through a continual renewal process, ensuring that it is valuable and relevant.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"1b3938ab-b748-4335-a07d-35b4c6e8eaa6","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Purpose"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

This task will also help you meet the following:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Program Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Express information and ideas in a variety of forms.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Employ effective English communication skills to function independently in an English language environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Utilize critical thinking processes and problem-solving techniques in Canadian academic and professional situations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
- Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
- Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
- Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
- Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Interpret information and extend ideas to new contexts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Support opinions on current issues of local, national, and global significance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Critically examine information within its larger context.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Critical thinking skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Current events and their significance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Reliable sources<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  News marketing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"b442f725-d20a-46ee-93f8-1b4424afdb9d","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Outcomes to be Achieved"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  To prepare for your reflection, please review\/recall and think about several things related to this course. Then, consider the questions that you will answer in your course report. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
  Please note that you are being evaluated on the quality<\/strong><\/em> of your comments, the depth<\/strong><\/em> of your thinking and the professionalism<\/em><\/strong> that you use to express your thoughts. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
  In other words, there are no right or wrong answers, and you are being asked to express your honest opinions and give concrete suggestions, with clear and specific details.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"7e43b08c-6cea-4caa-a507-cf18afc557d8","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  The goal of this course is to help students think critically about news and information. Review the outcomes and overall content (details can be found on the course syllabus)<\/p>\n\n
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  Program Learning Outcomes<\/li>\n\t
  Course Learning Outcomes<\/li>\n\t
  Essential Employability Skills<\/li>\n\t
  Course Content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"0079607e-3d14-47c2-af8b-a469e6f95f49","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"A. Planning \u2013 Think About Overall Learning"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  Think about the areas we focused on during the course as well as the associated class activities.<\/p>\n\n
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  Assessing Sources of News and Information for:\n\t
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  Reliability<\/li>\n\t\t
  Legitimacy<\/li>\n\t\t
  Bias<\/li>\n\t\t
  Context<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
  Considering the Impact of News and Information:\n\t
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  Marketing Strategies<\/li>\n\t\t
  Negativity Bias<\/li>\n\t\t
  Side Effects of the News<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Consider the tasks you completed, the learning you achieved and the skills you developed with these topic areas.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"912a8ecd-063b-48d0-aad5-f206c9156987","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"B. Planning - Think About Specific Learning Areas"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  After considering A and B above, think about your answers to the following questions. These are the questions that you will answer and be graded on for your course reflection.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
  Assessing Sources of News and Information:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  What aspect of this focus area was the most useful to you? Please explain your answer.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Have you changed, or will you change the primary sources you rely on to get news and information? Why or why not?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Are there any tools that we used to assess sources that you expect to use in the future for school, work or personal use? Please explain your answer.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Impact of News and Information:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  What aspect of this focus area was the most useful to you? Please explain your answer.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  Have you changed, or will you change the way or frequency that you let news and information into your life? Please explain your answer.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Critical Thinking:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Did this course help you to develop your critical thinking skills? Please explain your answer.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Overall Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  What is one thing that you don\u2019t think was relevant in this course, or that we should stop doing in this elective course? Why?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  If you could change the course content, what is one thing that you wish we had done in this elective course, or something that we should start doing in the future? Why?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  In your opinion, what is something that was particularly helpful or useful to you, or what is one thing that we should continue doing in this elective course? Why?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Course Delivery and Course Format:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  This course was delivered in a synchronous, online structure. In future, what structure would you recommend as the best option for students to learn, understand and interact with the content? In your opinion, why is this the best option?<\/span><\/span>\n\n\t
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  Synchronous Online: <\/span>Classes meet at a scheduled time; all students online at the same time, with the teacher; live format.<\/li>\n\t\t
  Asynchronous Online: <\/span>Teacher pre-records lectures and information, students access content and complete work on their own schedule as long as deadlines are met.<\/li>\n\t\t
  Dual Synchronous:<\/span> Classes meet at a scheduled time; the teacher is in a classroom but students have the choice of coming to the classroom or joining online (synchronously); live format.<\/li>\n\t\t
  Classroom:<\/span> Classes meet at a scheduled time; teacher and students are all in a classroom together.<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
  What is your opinion of the course format that combines in-class learning and time for independent work? Please provide details, reasons and any recommendation for changes.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
  What other, helpful comments can you give to improve the quality of content of the course?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"f69ab669-165f-47d8-9afe-81ae1eb0e635","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"C. Planning Your Responses \u2013 The Questions You Must Answer"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  When it is available, click on the link: \u201cCourse Reflection\u201d to access the form to explain your thoughts and opinions related to the above. (Your response will be private \u2013 only the teacher will see it.) <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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  Remember that the idea behind a reflection is that you show deeper thinking and seriously consider the topic, rather than offer simple comments or reactions. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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  Be sure to add this level of detail to your answers. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"41f73ea2-c5f4-4274-9b8b-c6e524413ebd","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"D. Complete Your Report"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
  Reflections are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022. <\/span><\/span>This reflection is worth 10% of your final mark and you will be graded using this rubric<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"9b689258-ebfc-4101-a1c9-f426619aebde","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Due Date and Assessment"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Course Reflection-Critical Thinking and Current Affairs

Donna Naylor