You are provided an opportunity this week is to participate in a class discussion on professional judgment and behaviors, a competency for majors in Urban Studies at UNLV. There are several motivations for this activity. First, it will help you identify potential topics that relate to this competency and your coursework. Secondly, it will provide an opportunity to update/create a plan for your next portfolio assignment in M8. Finally, it will provide an opportunity to give and receive feedback on your plan.
Background
The competency of professional judgment and behaviors is an important one for majors in Urban Studies interested in urban solutions. Examples of professional abilities include communication, collaboration, and leadership. Professional behaviors include but are not limited to being curious about finding the truth, ethical, and a willingness to grow as well as help others.
Tasks:
What is an example of something you’ve learned in your coursework that you believe demonstrates competency in professional judgment and behavior? Why do you think it is a good example?
What is something you’re curious about with respect to professional judgment and behavior that you’d like to create? Why does it interest you? Hint: If you get stuck on this question, suggest checking out additional references related to professional judgment and behaviors at the end of M8 to get an idea about something to report here.
Given your answers to 1 and 2, which one are you leaning towards using for the next portfolio assignment in M9? Why?
Given the following learning outcomes, please pick one and revise to make it your aim (aka thesis statement/argument).
Able to demonstrate qualities of collaboration.
Able to identify qualities of leadership.
Able to communicate information with multiple audiences (e.g. as colleagues, leaders, general public).
Able to communicate information to support decision-making processes.
For example, “The purpose of this portfolio assignment is to demonstrate my ability to collaborate in a group project on “….” I plan to share an artifact from X course …
What evidence (aka information) do you think you need to be successful in supporting your aim? Can you think of three items to support as you would in a 5 paragraph essay or equivalent? Do you feel like you need help doing this?
Do you have any advice to help a classmate? For example, is there a resource you can suggest that might help a classmate overcome a challenge? For full credit, respond to two classmates. Hint: The mantra for this assignment is to know when and how to ask for help on something that is challenging. If you have an answer for a classmate, be a resource. Remember, good things happen to people who do both!
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