Student Portfolio

Successful completion of the learning to learn camp requires students to submit various forms of work products which can be integrated into a portfolio. For most students, this portfolio will contain more than 100 pages of writing. In general, work products will include academic activities, entries in from a learning assessment journal, documentation of math and problem solving skills, a self-assessment or self-growth paper, and a life vision analysis.

Student work products from a learning to learn camp include: 

Life Vision Analysis or Portfolio

The life vision analysis involves self-reflection and assessment, planning, and goal setting. Typical criteria for assessing the life vision analysis include level of openness, completeness (all sections and with a minimum of 25 pages), thoughtfulness, objectivity, and visual presentation.

A Learning Assessment Journal

The Learning Assessment Journal is a powerful journal-writing tool designed to assist educators with assessing the development of students as learners, team members, critical thinkers, and members of a larger learning community.

Students are required to complete various forms from the journal including reading logs, reflector’s reports, recorder’s reports, free writing, self-assessment, and collection points.

Math & Graphing skills assessment

The Math and Graphing Skills curriculum is a computer-based resource with 40 self-paced modules that provide an easy means for students to review, assess, and improve their basic math skills and abilities. Progress is made throughout the week as students work in various formats (by themselves, in pairs, and with an instructor) to increase their skill with basic math content. At the end of the week, students demonstrate their progress by taking a timed performance test.

Content from "Foundations of Learning" curriculum

Foundations of Learning is an ideal curriculum for preparing students to succeed in college and beyond. Based on the premise that all students have the ability to improve how they learn, the curriculum addresses developing skills from all domains including cognitive, social, and affective. Methodologies, profiles of quality performers, and Web resources are used to help students make the transition to college and develop into lifelong learners.

Readings from Foundations of Learning include:

Making the Transition to College,
The Role of a College Student,
Creating a Life Vision Portfolio,
Improving Your Learning Skills,
Study Skills,
Problem Solving Skills, and
Assessment and Evaluation Skills.

Activities include:

Campus related:
Building a Learning Community
Exploring Your Campus
Introduction to the Library
General Education Requirements
The Student Handbook

Student related:
Educational Goals and Objectives
Time Management
Coping Skills
Becoming a Self-Grower
Personality Styles

Technology related:
Introduction to the World Wide Web
Assessing the Quality of Internet Information
Using E-mail

Methodologies:
Learning Process, Problem solving,
Reading, Writing, Communication
Personal Development

General Camp Activities

Camp activities include the following:

On the final evening of the learning to learn camp, a banquet is held to honor the camp participants. Students are encouraged to invite their family to attend the banquet. Certificates will be awarded along with prizes to acknowledge learners who perform to a certain standard of excellence. In addition, special awards in different contexts will be handed out.