31410338Nailin' It--Success in the Construction & Remodeling Program
Course Information
Description
This course introduces students to the skills needed to be a successful Construction & Remodeling student. It also introduces students to construction careers, basic construction safety and orients students to the campus and the program. 
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies
  1. Judge if the Construction and Remodeling is the correct program of study for you
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Project
    Self Reflection Assignment
    Class Activity
    Criteria
    Share information of college resources.
    Explore career paths, work environment, wages/benefits and workplace culture of the construction industry.
    Work with classmates to complete a project.
    Have a one-on-one conference with program faculty.
    Assess your strengths/barriers vis-a-vis the program and your intended career path.
    Develop personal and academic goals.

  2. Apply learning strategies for success in Construction and Remodeling
    Assessment Strategies
    Self-reflection Assignment
    Online Assignment
    Classroom Activity
    Project
    Criteria
    Assess your strengths/barriers to success in an educational success.
    Develop academic goals.
    Take notes that reflect key points of a class presentation.
    Access online resources.
    Submit online assignments.
    Plan and execute an individual project.
    Plan and execute group activities.
    Communicate with instructors via email and text/chat.

  3. Cultivate skills needed for learning, working and living in diverse communities
    Assessment Strategies
    Self-reflection
    Group Project
    Written Reflection (Scenario Response)
    Criteria
    Communicate with classmates on a group project, per assignment directions.
    Identify the contributions of self and others to completion of a task.
    Reflect on the values and challenges of working with people who have different perspectives.
    Reflect on your charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent.
    Responses reflect openness and cultural competence.
    Responses avoid language that reflects intolerance, alienation, hostility, or animus.
    Use inclusive language.

  4. Build a DaVinci Bridge
    Assessment Strategies
    Group Project - Verbal Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify the successful aspects of the project.
    Identify the struggles/barriers to success.
    Identify strategies to address the struggles/barriers.
    Identify a personal contribution to the project.
    Identify the contributions of other members of the group.
    Communicate with others about the project.
    Use inclusive language.
    Apply skills needed for working in diverse communities.