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Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez Florida Campuses School for Professional Studies Universidad del Este, Universidad Metropolitana, Universidad del Turabo MSPA 510 Investigative Techniques and Applied Quantitative Methods for public Administration Técnicas de Investigación y Métodos Cuantitativos Aplicados a la Administración Pública © Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez, 2008 Derechos Reservados. © Ana G. Méndez University System, 2008. All rights reserved.

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Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez Florida Campuses

School for Professional Studies Universidad del Este, Universidad Metropolitana, Un iversidad del Turabo

MSPA 510

Investigative Techniques and Applied Quantitative M ethods for public Administration

Técnicas de Investigación y Métodos Cuantitativos A plicados a la

Administración Pública

© Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez, 2008 Derechos Reservados.

© Ana G. Méndez University System, 2008. All rights reserved.

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TABLA DE CONTENIDO/TABLE OF CONTENTS

Página/Page

Prontuario ........................................ .................................................................... 3

Study Guide ....................................... ................................................................ 14

Workshop One ...................................... ............................................................ 23

Taller Dos ........................................ .................................................................. 27

Workshop Three .................................... ............................................................ 31

Taller Cuatro ..................................... ................................................................. 34

Workshop Five/Taller Cinco ........................ ..................................................... 37

Anejo A/Appendix A ................................ ......................................................... 41

Anejo B/Appendix B ................................ ......................................................... 43

Anejo C/Appendix C ................................ ......................................................... 45

Anejo D/ Appendix D ............................... ......................................................... 47

Anejo E/Appendix E ................................ .......................................................... 49

Anejo F/Appendix F ................................ .......................................................... 50

Anejo G/Appendix G ................................ ......................................................... 51

Anejo H/Appendix H ................................ ......................................................... 52

Anejo I/Appendix I ................................ ............................................................. 54

Anejo J/Appendix J ................................ ........................................................... 55

Anejo K/Appendix K ................................ ......................................................... 56

Anejo L/Appendix L ................................ .......................................................... 57

Anejo M/Appendix M ................................ ......................................................... 58

Anejo N/Appendix N ................................ ......................................................... 60

Anejo O/Appendix O ................................ ......................................................... 62

Anejo P/Appendix P ................................ .......................................................... 64

Anejo Q/Appendix Q ................................ ......................................................... 65

Anejo R/Appendix R ................................ ......................................................... 66

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PRONTUARIO

Título del Curso: Técnicas de Investigación y Métodos Cuantitativos

Aplicados a la Administración Pública

Codificación: MSPA 510

Duración: Cinco Semanas

Prerrequisito: Ninguno

Descripción:

El curso recoge los conceptos de la estadística y de la metodología investigativa

que son aplicables al programa en asuntos públicos. Presenta un enfoque

multidisciplinario apropiado a profesiones de las áreas de Asuntos Públicos.

Desarrolla en los estudiantes la capacidad para la toma de decisiones objetivas

con un mínimo de prejuicio y de subjetividad. El curso enfatiza los elementos

prácticos de la metodología y de las estadísticas aplicadas. Estudio y aplicación

de la metodología de investigación social.

Objetivos Generales:

Al finalizar el curso, el estudiante:

1. Desarrollar en los estudiantes capacidad crítica para ser consumidores

eficientes de investigación científica.

2. Reconocer y utilizar métodos y técnicas para diseñar sus propias

investigaciones en estudios post-graduados.

3. Conocerán cómo los métodos de investigación formales ayudan a

entender los problemas prácticos de la administración pública y a tomar

decisiones objetivas y efectivas para su solución.

4. Desarrollar destrezas en el uso de las estadísticas para analizar y

describir un problema o fenómeno y establecer inferencias y

generalización sobre el mismo.

5. Determinar qué tipo de análisis estadístico es el más adecuado, para

corroborar y o confirmar, una hipótesis. Contestar preguntas de

investigación.

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6. Interpretar el significado de estudios científicos, análisis tabulares y

análisis estadísticos.

Textos y Bibliografía

Hernández Sampieri, Roberto (2007) Metodología de la investigación. México

Mc Graw Hill Ed.

Villenueve Burgos (1992). Guía Práctica para la redacción de propuestas y

documentos de tesis. Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas, Inc.

Ander-Egg, Ezequiel (1992). Técnicas de Investigación Social. Buenos Aires

Editorial Humanista.

Taylor, Ralph B. (1994) Research Methods in Criminal Justice. Wash McGraw

Hill.

Publication Manual of the APA (2001) Washington DC Fifth Edition, American

Psychological Association.

Revistas en Disco Compacto (PRO QUEST):

Social Science: Criminology and Law Enforcement

Public Administration

Sociology and Social Research

Social Research

Evaluación:

La nota final de cada estudiante estará basada en la participación de todas las

actividades de aprendizaje tanto individual como grupal. La nota final de cada

estudiante estará basada en la ejecución de las actividades de acuerdo a su

peso relativo: NOTA: Las matrices a utilizarse en cada actividad se incluyen

como anejos. Los estudiantes serán evaluados en términos de su dominio del

contenido del curso, en adición de su dominio de los lenguajes de español e

inglés.

Escala:

1. Asistencia y Participación ----------------------- 100 puntos (50 cada uno)

2. Asignaciones…………………………………. 100 puntos

3. Portafolio del Curso -------------------------------100 puntos

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4. Propuesta de Investigación --------------------- 200 puntos

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Total………………………….. 500 puntos

El estudiante deberá obtener nota de A o B para completar exitosamente el

curso.

NOTA: Las matrices valorativas a utilizarse para la evaluación de estas

actividades se incluyen al final del módulo respectivamente.

Descripción de la Evaluación

1. Asistencia y puntualidad : La asistencia es mandataria y la puntualidad

representa ética profesional. El Facilitador llevará un registro de la misma

para cada taller y, al finalizar el curso, utilizará el Anejo M para evaluar a

cada estudiante.

2. Participación y Contribución en clase: Es responsabilidad del

estudiante asistir a clases preparado para discutir los temas del día

(lecturas, preguntas asignadas, diario actualizado, etc.) y debe participar

activamente haciendo contribuciones efectivas. El Facilitador evaluará la

participación de cada estudiante en cada taller y tomará en cuenta el

grado de participación, si ésta demuestra que el estudiante se preparó

para la clase y su contribución al desarrollo de la misma. Los estudiantes

se autoevaluarán y evaluarán a sus compañeros a través de las

actividades de avalúo. La participación en clase a través del curso debe

darse utilizando el idioma del taller correspondiente. Al finalizar el taller, el

Facilitador evaluará el progreso académico de cada estudiante utilizando

el Anejo L. El Facilitador evaluará la participación y contribución de cada

estudiante al finalizar el curso utilizando el Anejo B.

3. Asignaciones : Las asignaciones deben ser completadas antes de cada

taller. Estas no serán substituidas y deberán ser entregadas al principio

del taller.

4. Portafolio del curso : Cada estudiante deberá preparar un portafolio del

curso donde reflexionará sobre los temas del curso y como éste se va

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desarrollando (ver Anejo D hasta el Anejo K).Es importante que cada

estudiante trabaje este portafolio a partir de la primera semana de clases,

lo mantenga actualizado y lo traiga a clase cada semana para que lo

pueda utilizar y el Facilitador lo pueda revisar. Utilice el mismo tipo de

letra para todas sus tareas. El estilo APA recomienda Times New Roman,

Courier New o Arial, tamaño 12, a doble espacio. El Portafolio deberá

incluir los siguientes componentes:

a. Página de Título o Portada: La misma debe ser escrita utilizando el

estilo APA.

b. Tabla de Contenido: Luego de la página de titulo, los estudiantes

deberán de presentar una Tabla de Contenido incluyendo todas las

partes del portafolio.

c. Introducción: En la introducción del portafolio, los estudiantes podrán

reflexionar, criticar y analizar los trabajos del portafolio en general. Se

debe de realizar una comparación crítica entre los componentes del

porfolio. Además, se requiere que los estudiantes expongan la

importancia y el significado y aplicaciones en su trabajo/profesión de

los trabajos recolectados para el portafolio. Esta sección del portafolio

requiere que el estudiante se involucre en un alto nivel de reflexión y

evaluación en torno a los trabajos individuales del portafolio, así como

del portafolio visto como una sola unidad, a la luz de sus

objetivos/metas. Durante este proceso reflexivo, el estudiante deberá

sintetizar todos sus documentos, interpretarlos y avaluarlos, de

manera que tenga sentido, tanto para el propio estudiante como para

el que lo lea. La introducción del portafolio debe incluir:

i. El grado de logro en cuanto a las metas del estudiante.

ii. El crecimiento intelectual y académico que el estudiante

obtuvo a través del desarrollo del portafolio.

iii. El significado y aplicación que posee su recopilación de

trabajos como una totalidad.

d. Tareas semanales: Cada estudiante incluirá las tareas semanales:

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estudios de casos, investigaciones, trabajos especiales, etc. que

requiere este modulo. Las mismas serán entregadas al finalizar cada

taller y el Facilitador devolverá las tareas en la siguiente clase con las

correcciones y recomendaciones a las mismas. El estudiante podrá

revisar, corregir y mejorar esas tareas en función de los comentarios

del Facilitador y lo aprendido en clase. Las tareas deberán ser

preparadas en el idioma del taller.

e. Actividades de avalúo: Los estudiantes deberán incluir todas las

actividades de avalúo realizadas en clase. Las mismas serán

evaluadas por el Facilitador en relación al conocimiento adquirido por

el/la estudiante sobre lo discutido en clase y en relación al dominio del

lenguaje del respectivo taller.

f. Apéndices: Los estudiantes debe incluir todos los documentos

utilizados en la preparación del portafolio.

g. Reflexión/Experiencia Personal/Conclusión: En esta fase, los

estudiantes habrán de analizar de forma crítica y exponer su punto de

vista con respecto a la importancia de los componentes colectados en

el portafolio. Los estudiantes deberán poner por escrito este

autoanálisis de cada elemento de su portafolio. Es importante que los

estudiantes escriban comentarios en torno a sus trabajos creados en

el portafolio, incluyendo aquellas partes del portafolio que necesitan

ser mejoradas. Los estudiantes se deben preguntar, durante la

evaluación de sus trabajos en el portafolio, lo siguiente:

h. ¿Cuál es la importancia y aplicación de este portafolio?

i. ¿Qué destrezas aprendió en el desarrollo de este portafolio?

j. ¿En qué destreza debe trabajar más para mejorar este trabajo

desarrollado para mi portafolio?

i. ¿Qué componentes del portafolio le atrajeron mas y por que?

ii. ¿Qué componentes del portafolio no le gustaron y por que?

k. Se debe recalcar que los estudiantes pueden libremente y sin miedo

comentar sobre sus logros, limitaciones y críticas constructivas en

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torno a sus trabajos. Los estudiantes pueden trabajar en grupo

durante el desarrollo de su reflexión ante su portafolio. Los estudiantes

también deben sentirse libres de comentar sobre los trabajos de sus

compañeros de clase.

l. Referencias: Las mismas deben ser redactadas utilizando el estilo

APA. NOTA: El portafolio del curso deberá entregarse en la quinta

semana del curso. Sin embargo, el estudiante debe ir preparando el

mismo según progresa el curso. La presentación es importante y debe

estar preparado y organizado profesionalmente. Debe incluir cada una

de las secciones debidamente organizadas y rotuladas. El mismo será

evaluado utilizando el Anejo D hasta el Anejo K.

Otros:

El Facilitador/a puede crear cambios necesarios para el desarrollo del curso.

Incluyendo materiales, textos y añadiduras de sitios electrónicos para lograr los

resultados necesarios para llevar el curso.

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Descripción de las Normas del Curso

1. Este curso sigue el modelo “Discipline-Based Dual-Language Immersion

Model®” del Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez, el mismo esta

diseñado para promover el desarrollo de cada estudiante como un

profesional bilingüe. Cada taller será facilitado en inglés y español,

utilizando el modelo 50/50. Esto significa que cada taller deberá ser

conducido enteramente en el lenguaje especificado. Los lenguajes serán

alternados en cada taller para asegurar que el curso se ofrece 50% en

inglés y 50% en español. Para mantener un balance, el módulo debe

especificar que se utilizarán ambos idiomas en el quinto taller, dividiendo

el tiempo y las actividades equitativamente entre ambos idiomas. Si un

estudiante tiene dificultad en hacer una pregunta en el idioma

especificado, bien puede escoger el idioma de preferencia para hacer la

pregunta. Sin embargo, el facilitador deberá contestar la misma en el

idioma designado para ese taller. Esto deberá ser una excepción a las

reglas pues es importante que los estudiantes utilicen el idioma

designado. Esto no aplica a los cursos de lenguaje que deben ser

desarrollados en el idioma propio todo en inglés o todo en español según

aplique.

2. El curso es conducido en formato acelerado, eso requiere que los

estudiantes se preparen antes de cada taller de acuerdo al módulo. Cada

taller requiere un promedio de diez (10) horas de preparación y en

ocasiones requiere más.

3. La asistencia a todos los talleres es obligatoria. El estudiante que se

ausente al taller deberá presentar una excusa razonable al facilitador. El

facilitador evaluará si la ausencia es justificada y decidirá como el

estudiante repondrá el trabajo perdido, de ser necesario. El facilitador

decidirá uno de los siguientes: permitirle al estudiante reponer el trabajo o

asignarle trabajo adicional en adición al trabajo a ser repuesto.

Toda tarea a ser completada antes del taller deberá ser entregada en la

fecha asignada. El facilitador ajustará la nota de las tareas repuestas.

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4. Si un estudiante se ausenta a más de un taller el facilitador tendrá las

siguientes opciones:

a. Si es a dos talleres, el facilitador reducirá una nota por debajo

basado en la nota existente.

b. Si el estudiante se ausenta a tres talleres, el facilitador reducirá la

nota a dos por debajo de la nota existente.

5. La asistencia y participación en clase de actividades y presentaciones

orales es extremadamente importante pues no se pueden reponer. Si el

estudiante provee una excusa válida y verificable, el facilitador

determinará una actividad equivalente a evaluar que sustituya la misma.

Esta actividad deberá incluir el mismo contenido y componentes del

lenguaje como la presentación oral o actividad a ser repuesta.

6. En actividades de grupo el grupo será evaluado por su trabajo final. Sin

embargo, cada miembro de grupo deberá participar y cooperar para lograr

un trabajo de excelencia, pero recibirán una calificación individual.

7. Se espera que todo trabajo escrito sea de la autoría de cada estudiante y

no plagiado. Se debe entender que todo trabajo sometido esta citado

apropiadamente o parafraseado y citado dando atención al autor. Todo

estudiante debe ser el autor de su propio trabajo. Todo trabajo que sea

plagiado, copiado o presente trazos de otro será calificado con cero (vea

la política de honestidad académica).

8. Si el facilitador hace cambios al módulo o guía de estudio, deberá

discutirlos y entregar copia a los estudiantes por escrito al principio del

primer taller.

9. El facilitador establecerá los medios para contactar a los estudiantes

proveyendo su correo electrónico, teléfonos, y el horario disponibles.

10. EL uso de celulares esta prohibido durante las sesiones de clase; de

haber una necesidad, deberá permanecer en vibración o en silencio.

11. La visita de niños y familiares no registrados en el curso no está permitida

en el salón de clases.

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12. Todo estudiante esta sujeto a las políticas y normas de conducta y

comportamiento que rigen al SUAGM y el curso.

Nota: Si por alguna razón no puede acceder las dire cciones electrónicas

ofrecidas en el módulo, no se limite a ellas. Exis ten otros motores de

búsqueda y sitios Web que podrá utilizar para la bú squeda de la

información deseada. Entre ellas están:

• www.google.com

• www.altavista.com

• www.ask.com

• www.excite.com

• www.pregunta.com

• www.findarticles.com

• www.telemundo.yahoo.com

• www.bibliotecavirtualut.suagm.edu

• www.eric.ed.gov/

• www.flelibrary.org/

El/la facilitador(a) puede realizar cambios a las d irecciones electrónicas y/o

añadir algunas de ser necesario.

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Filosofía y Metodología Educativa

Este curso está basado en la teoría educativa del Constructivismo.

Constructivismo es una filosofía de aprendizaje fundamentada en la premisa, de

que, reflexionando a través de nuestras experiencias, podemos construir nuestro

propio conocimiento sobre el mundo en el que vivimos.

Cada uno de nosotros genera nuestras propias “reglas “y “métodos

mentales” que utilizamos para darle sentido a nuestras experiencias. Aprender,

por lo tanto, es simplemente el proceso de ajustar nuestros modelos mentales

para poder acomodar nuevas experiencias. Como facilitadores, nuestro enfoque

es el mantener una conexión entre los hechos y fomentar un nuevo

entendimiento en los estudiantes. También, intentamos adaptar nuestras

estrategias de enseñanza a las respuestas de nuestros estudiantes y motivar a

los mismos a analizar, interpretar y predecir información.

Existen varios principios para el constructivismo, entre los cuales están:

1. El aprendizaje es una búsqueda de significados. Por lo tanto, el aprendizaje

debe comenzar con situaciones en las cuales los estudiantes estén buscando

activamente construir un significado.

2. Significado requiere comprender todas las partes. Y, las partes deben

entenderse en el contexto del todo. Por lo tanto, el proceso de aprendizaje

se enfoca en los conceptos primarios, no en hechos aislados.

3. Para enseñar bien, debemos entender los modelos mentales que los

estudiantes utilizan para percibir el mundo y las presunciones que ellos

hacen para apoyar dichos modelos.

4. El propósito del aprendizaje, es para un individuo, el construir su propio

significado, no sólo memorizar las contestaciones “correctas” y repetir el

significado de otra persona. Como la educación es intrínsicamente

interdisciplinaria, la única forma válida para asegurar el aprendizaje es hacer

del avalúo parte esencial de dicho proceso, asegurando que el mismo

provea a los estudiantes con la información sobre la calidad de su

aprendizaje.

5. La evaluación debe servir como una herramienta de auto-análisis.

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6. Proveer herramientas y ambientes que ayuden a los estudiantes a interpretar

las múltiples perspectivas que existen en el mundo.

7. El aprendizaje debe ser controlado internamente y analizado por el

estudiante.

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STUDY GUIDE

Course Title: Investigative Techniques and Applied Quantitative Methods

for Public Administration

Code: MSPA 510

Time Length: Five Weeks

Prerequisite: None

Description:

The course gathers the statistical concepts and the investigative methodology

that are applicable to the program of public affairs. It presents a multidisciplinary

approach to the professional areas of public affairs. It develops in the students

the capacity and objectivity in decision making process with a minimum of

prejudice and subjectivity. The course emphasizes the practical elements of

methodology and applied statistical analysis; the study and application of the

methodology of a social investigation.

General Objectives:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. Develop in the students a critical capacity to be efficient consumers of the

scientific investigation.

2. Recognize and utilize technical methods to design their own post graduate

studies investigation.

3. Will know how the formal investigative methods help understand the

practical problems of public administration and be able to make objective

and effective decisions for their solution.

4. Develop the necessary skills for statistical analysis and describe a

problem or a phenomenon and establish inferences and generalizations

accordingly.

5. Determine which statistical analysis is the most appropriate, to collaborate

and or confirm, a hypothesis. Answer investigative questions.

6. Interpret the meaning of a scientific study, tabular and statistical analysis.

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Text and Bibliography

Hernández Sampieri, Roberto (2007) Metodología de la investigación. México

McGraw - Hill Ed.

Cooper, Donald R., Schindler, Pamela S. (2003) Business Research Methods

(8th Edition) USA, McGraw-Hill/ Irwin

Villenueve Burgos (1992). Guía Práctica para la redacción de propuestas y

documentos de tesis. Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas, Inc.

Ander-Egg, Ezequiel (1992). Técnicas de Investigación Social. Buenos Aires

Editorial Humanista.

Taylor, Ralph B. (1994) Research Methods in Criminal Justice Wash McGraw Hill

Publication Manual of the APA (2001) Washington DC Fifth Edition, American

Psychological Association

Revistas en Disco Compacto (PRO QUEST):

Social Science: Criminology and Law Enforcement

Public Administration

Sociology and Social Research

Social Research

Evaluation:

The final grade of each student will be based on the participation of all the

learning activities both individually and as a group. The final grade will also be

based on the execution of all the activities according to their respective grade.

Note: The rubrics to be used for each activity are included in the appendices. The

students will also be evaluated based on their understanding of the courses

content, in addition to their command of both Spanish and English languages.

Scale:

1. Attendance and participation……………………………100 points (50 each)

2. Assignments ………………………………………… ….100 points

3. Course Portfolio……………………………………… ….100 points

4. Investigation Proposal……………………………………200 points

Total………………………………………… 500 points

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Evaluation’s description:

1. Attendance and punctuality : Attendance is mandatory, and being punctual

reflects a professional ethic. The Facilitator will register the student’s

performance for both in every workshop. At the end of the course, the

Facilitator will evaluate each student with the rubric in Appendix M.

2. Weekly Assignments : Every student must include in the portfolio a copy of

the assignments required throughout this module. Every student must bring

all written assignments to class. The Facilitator will return the assignments in

the next class, so that the student may revise, correct or improve these

assignments, based on Facilitator’s comments and what was learned in class.

Assignments must be prepared in the language of the workshop. The

Facilitator will use Appendix A to evaluate written papers and Appendix C to

evaluate oral presentations. Students will complete Appendix R after each

workshop.

3. Participation and Class Contribution : It is the students responsibility to

attend classes prepared to discuss the topics of the day ( readings, assigned

questions, Reflexive diary completed, etc) and they must participate actively

with effective contributions. The facilitator will evaluate the participation of

each student in each workshop and will take into consideration their

participation, if the student prepared themselves for the class and their

contribution to the development of the workshop. The students will evaluate

and assess their co-students through assessment activities. At the end of the

workshop, the facilitator will assess the academic progress of each student

utilizing the Appendix I. The facilitator will also evaluate the participation and

contribution of each student at the end of the course utilizing Appendix B.

4. Assignments : The assignments should be completed before each workshop.

They will not be substituted and must be turned in at the beginning of the

workshop.

5. Course portfolio : Students should prepare a course portfolio (2” white binder

with front cover) where they would reflect upon course topics and

development (see Appendixes D thru K). It is important that all students work

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on the portfolio from the first week of class, keep it up to date and, bring it to

class for discussion and Facilitator’s revision. The Portfolio should include the

following sections:

a. Title Page or Cover Page : It should be written APA style.

b. Table of conten t: After the Title Page, the students would include a Table

of Content including all parts of the portfolio.

c. Introduction : In the introduction of the portfolio, the students would reflect,

criticize and analyze all the components of it. They should write a critic

comparison between all the components of the portfolio. Also, it is required

that the students expose the importance, meaning, and applications of all the

components of their portfolios to their job or profession. This section of the

portfolio requires that the students get involve in a high level of reflection and

assessment regarding their individual assignments, and also as an

accomplishment of their objectives and goals. During the process of

reflection, the students should synthesize, interpret, and assess all the

documents, so that the introduction would have sense, not only for their own

interpretation but also for the reader. The introduction of the portfolio should

include:

i. The level of accomplishment of the students’ goals.

ii. The intellectual and growth of the students through time.

iii. The meaning and application of the recompilation of all the

assignments of the portfolio as a whole.

d. Weekly assignments : Assignments before every workshop are a

fundamental component of class participation. The students will complete

these assignments in the language of the workshop, and turn them in at the

end of it. The Facilitator will return the assignments on the next workshop with

the suggested corrections. The students should revise, correct and improve

these assignments, based upon the Facilitator’s comments. They should

show what was learned in class and, include this in their portfolios.

e. Assessment Activities : The student will include all the assessment

activities completed in class. The Facilitator will evaluate these activities in

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relationship with the student’s gain in knowledge of the topics discussed in

class. They will also be evaluated for their performance in the dominant

language of the workshop.

f. Reflection/Personal and Academic Experience/Conclus ion: The

students should analyze, criticize, and explain their point of view regarding all

the components of their portfolio. They should write a self assessment for

each component. It is important that the students write their comments in the

development of their portfolios, including those that need improvement.

During the self assessment, the students should answer the following:

i. What is the importance and meaning of their portfolios?

ii. What skills they learned during the development of their portfolios?

iii. What skills they need to get better in order to improve their

portfolios?

iv. What components of their portfolios they like the most and why?

What components they did not like and why?

The students can freely and without fear make any comment regarding their

goals, limitations, and critics about their work. Also, they can work in groups

during the reflection on their portfolios, and make any comments on their

peers’ portfolios.

g. Appendixes : The students should include, for every workshop, all

documents used to prepare their portfolios.

h. References : Students should write their references using APA style.

Note: The Course Portfolio should be handed in, during the last week of

class. However, the students should begin preparing the portfolio as the

course develops, to avoid accumulating last minute work. Presentation is

important; it should be well organized and professionally prepared. It should

include each one of the sections explained above, appropriately labeled. The

Facilitator will evaluate the portfolio using Appendixes D thru K.

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Other

The facilitator can and may create necessary changes to develop the course;

Including materials, texts, and additions of websites to achieve the necessary

results of the course.

Description of course policies

1. This course follows the Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez Discipline-

Based Dual-Language Immersion Model® designed to promote each

student’s development as a Dual Language Professional. Workshops will be

facilitated in English and Spanish, strictly using the 50/50 model. This means

that each workshop will be conducted entirely in the language specified. The

language used in the workshops will alternate to insure that 50% of the

course will be conducted in English and 50% in Spanish. To maintain this

balance, the course module may specify that both languages will be used

during the fifth workshop, dividing that workshop’s time and activities between

the two languages. If students have difficulty with asking a question in the

target language in which the activity is being conducted, students may choose

to use their preferred language for that particular question. However, the

facilitator must answer in the language assigned for that particular day. This

should only be an exception as it is important for students to use the assigned

language. The 50/50 model does not apply to language courses where the

delivery of instruction must be conducted in the language taught (Spanish or

English only).

2. The course is conducted in an accelerated format and requires that students

prepare in advance for each workshop according to the course module. Each

workshop requires an average ten hours of preparation but could require

more.

3. Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. A student that is absent to a

workshop must present the facilitator a reasonable excuse. The facilitator will

evaluate if the absence is justified and decide how the student will make up

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the missing work, if applicable. The facilitator will decide on the following:

allow the student to make up the work, or allow the student to make up the

work and assign extra work to compensate for the missing class time.

Assignments required prior to the workshop must be completed and turned in

on the assigned date. The facilitator may decide to adjust the grade given for

late assignments and make-up work.

4. If a student is absent to more than one workshop the facilitator will have the

following options:

a. If a student misses two workshops, the facilitator may lower one grade

based on the students existing grade.

b. If the student misses three workshops, the facilitator may lower two

grades based on the students existing grade.

5. Student attendance and participation in oral presentations and special class

activities are extremely important as it is not possible to assure that they can

be made up. If the student provides a valid and verifiable excuse, the

facilitator may determine a substitute evaluation activity if he/she understands

that an equivalent activity is possible. This activity must include the same

content and language components as the oral presentation or special activity

that was missed.

6. In cooperative activities the group will be assessed for their final work.

However, each member will have to collaborate to assure the success of the

group and the assessment will be done collectively as well as individually.

7. It is expected that all written work will be solely that of the student and should

not be plagiarized. That is, the student must be the author of all work

submitted. All quoted or paraphrased material must be properly cited, with

credit given to its author or publisher. It should be noted that plagiarized

writings are easily detectable and students should not risk losing credit for

material that is clearly not their own (see Academic Honesty Policy).

8. If the Facilitator makes changes to the study guide, such changes should be

discussed with and given to students in writing at the beginning of the first

workshop.

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9. The facilitator will establish a means of contacting students by providing an

email address, phone number, hours to be contacted and days.

10. The use of cellular phones is prohibited during sessions; if there is a need to

have one, it must be on vibrate or silent mode during class session.

11. Children or family members that are not registered in the course are not

allowed to the classrooms.

12. All students are subject to the policies regarding behavior in the university

community established by the institution and in this course.

Note: If for any reason you cannot access the URL’s presented in the

module, do not stop your investigation. There are many search engines

and other links you can use to search for informati on. These are some

examples:

• www.google.com

• www.altavista.com

• www.ask.com

• www.excite.com

• www.pregunta.com

• www.findarticles.com

• www.telemundo.yahoo.com

• www.bibliotecavirtualut.suagm.edu

• www.eric.ed.gov/

• www.flelibrary.org/

The facilitator may make changes or add additional web resources if

deemed necessary.

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Teaching Philosophy and Methodology

This course is grounded in the learning theory of Constructivism.

Constructivism is a philosophy of learning founded on the premise that, by

reflecting on our experiences, we construct our own understanding of the world in

which we live.

Each of us generates our own “rules” and “mental models,” which we use to

make sense of our experiences. Learning, therefore, is simply the process of

adjusting our mental models to accommodate new experiences. As teachers,

our focus is on making connections between facts and fostering new

understanding in students. We will also attempt to tailor our teaching strategies

to student responses and encourage students to analyze, interpret and predict

information.

There are several guiding principles of constructivism:

1. Learning is a search for meaning. Therefore, learning must start with the

issues around which students are actively trying to construct meaning.

2. Meaning requires understanding wholes as well as parts. And parts must be

understood in the context of wholes. Therefore, the learning process focuses

on primary concepts, not isolated facts.

3. In order to teach well, we must understand the mental models that students

use to perceive the world and the assumptions they make to support those

models.

4. The purpose of learning is for an individual to construct his or her own

meaning, not just memorize the "right" answers and regurgitate someone

else's meaning. Since education is inherently interdisciplinary, the only

valuable way to measure learning is to make the assessment part of the

learning process, ensuring it provides students with information on the quality

of their learning.

5. Evaluation should serve as a self-analysis tool.

6. Provide tools and environments that help learners interpret the multiple

perspectives of the world.

7. Learning should be internally controlled and mediated by the learner.

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Workshop One

Specific Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the process and methodology of an investigation

2. Describe the focus of quantitative and qualitative in an Investigation.

3. Recognize the necessary steps to develop an investigation.

4. Define the purpose of the investigation based on a public administration

problem and or a public affairs situation.

5. Establish the measurement tool, which will be used for the investigation

and the objective of the investigation.

Language Objectives:

The students will be able to:

1. Summarize the main ideas using correct grammar and spelling.

2. Explain the basic functions of the methodology of an investigation using

excellent written skills.

3. Express their personal opinion on how a scientific investigation affects the

decision making process to resolve problems in a business using excellent

oral command.

Electronic Links (URLs):

Investigation definition

http://www.maxibuscador.com/?mxb=investigacion+cientifica+definicion+funcion

es+tipo

Initializing an Investigation

http://www.mariapinto.es/e-coms/ini_inves.htm

Designing an Investigation

http://server2.southlink.com.ar/vap/DISENO%20DE%20LA%20INV.htm

Investigation proposal

www.des.emory.edu/mfp/ElementsInSpanish.pdf

Investigative Methods

http://www.doschivos.com/trabajos/biologia/116.htm

Scientific Investigation methods

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http://www.svsu.org/curr/

Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

www.workhorseconstruction.com/2-5_files/frame.htm#slide0022.htm

Qualitative Investigative Method

http://www.fgcu.edu/cob/mkt/langford/mrnote1.htm

Assignments before Workshop One:

1. Read the recommended URL’s, textbooks and other reference materials.

Pay close attention to the rubrics in the Appendix section. These rubrics

will be used to assess your knowledge, language skills and participation.

2. Research textbooks, specialized magazines, journals and the internet to

find the steps to develop an investigative project. Summarize the

information and bring it to class.

3. Select three central ideas (the possible topics of the investigation) for the

investigative report. These topics must be real and current in today’s

environment. The final idea must be approved by the facilitator.

4. Review “APA Style Guide for Students at Florida Campuses” available at

the learning center.

5. Write a two pages essay, using APA format, which will show and identify

the problem of your investigation. This essay must include the objectives

and the justification of the investigation.

6. Find information about the following topics:

a. The investigation process

b. The quantitative focus and qualitative focus in an investigation.

c. The steps to develop an investigative project.

Print and read the information. Highlight what you consider important and

bring it to class.

Activities :

1. The facilitator and the students will introduced themselves by engaging in

an icebreaking activity suggested by the facilitator.

2. The facilitator will verify that each student is enrolled in the class and will

discuss the class objectives.

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3. The group will select the Student Representative.

4. The facilitator will discuss the objectives and the evaluation of the course.

5. The facilitator will explain the parameters of the investigative work and the

parameters of the oral presentation that the student will prepare and the

rubrics to be used (Appendixes A and B).

6. The evaluation rubrics will be discussed; class participation (Appendix O),

writing assignments (Appendix B), oral presentation (Appendix C), written

report ((Appendix O) and Portfolio ((Appendixes D-K).

7. The facilitator will conduct a group and or an individual discussion by

asking questions identifying each student’s knowledge of the courses

content. This will be based on the student’s professional experience and

prior preparation of the workshop.

8. The class will be divided into three groups to discuss with the following

topics:

a. The investigation process

b. The quantitative focus and qualitative focus in an investigation.

c. The steps to develop an investigative project.

Each group will have a topic. They will prepare a summary and will

present it to the rest of the class (Appendix C).

9. The facilitator and the students will perform a brainstorming of possible

ideas for the research they will be conducting.

10. The facilitator will evaluate each student’s proposal and accept or reject it

depending on if it meets the courses criteria and requirements. If a student

does not have an approved idea; the facilitator may assign topics that are

relevant to the course and material given.

11. The student will prepare a concept map that will reflect the steps that need

to be followed during an investigation.

12. The facilitator will discuss how to present a research project in APA

format.

13. The facilitator will explain how the final project will be divided for

presentation purposes. The investigative project will be divided into two

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parts; a) oral presentation that will be offered in Spanish and b) the written

portion, including the graphs and diagrams that will be written in English

(see Appendixes A and C).

Assessment:

1. The facilitator will ask open questions with the purpose to evaluate the

acquired knowledge during this workshop.

2. The student will prepare a Reflexive Diary on today’s workshop.

3. Written documents rubric.

4. Class participation rubric.

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Taller Dos

Objetivos Específicos:

Los estudiantes podrán:

1. Evaluará el marco teórico sobre su problema de investigación.

2. Revisará la literatura relacionada con el problema.

3. Construirá una perspectiva teórica sobre su problema de investigación.

4. Definirá el alcance de la investigación a realizar entre las siguientes:

exploratoria, descriptiva, correlaciónale, o explicativa.

5. Redactará una hipótesis de investigación.

6. Detectará y definirá conceptual y operacionalmente las variables

dependientes e independientes.

Objetivos del Lenguaje:

Los estudiantes podrán:

1. Traducir un artículo en relación a la función de una investigación

utilizando excelente gramática, puntuación y ortografía.

2. Leer y resumir las ideas principales de un libro ó artículo sobre

investigación utilizando excelente uso del lenguaje incluyendo la sintaxis,

uso de vocabulario y conjugación de verbos.

3. Comunicar ideas verbalmente en español haciendo uso correcto de

verbos y dicción.

Enlaces Electrónicos:

Marco Teórico

http://www.cnep.org.mx/Información/teórica/metodología.htm-26k-

El marco teórico de una investigación

http://www.clasco.org.ar/.../Publicaciones/catalogo/colección.campus-

virtual/publicación.2006-03-20.576744413-23k

Construcción del marco teórico

http://www.paginas.ufm.edu/sabino/pl-cap-5.htm-59k-

El marco teórico o referencial como parte de la investigación social.

http://www.fhumyar.unr.edu.ar/escuelas/3/materiales%20de%20catedras/trabajo

%20de%campo/marco_teorico.htm-39k-

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El marco teórico y su construcción.

http://www.crefal.edu.mx/bibliotecadigital/CEDAL/acvervo-

digital)colección_crefal/retablos%20depapel/RP03/tiv.htm-34k-

En investigación social no se puede separar el marco teórico del problema de

investigación.

Marco Teórico

http://server2.southlink.com.ar/vap/MARCO%20TEORICO.htm

El diseño de la investigación

http://server2.southlink.com.ar/vap/DISENO%20DE%20LA%20INV.htm

Métodos de investigación

http://www.doschivos.com/trabajos/biologia/116.htm El diseño de la investigación

http://server2.southlink.com.ar/vap/DISENO%20DE%20LA%20INV.htm

Las variables

http://server2.southlink.com.ar/vap/las_variables.htm

Ética en la Investigación

http://www.dsa.org/ethics/

http://www.ethics.org/

Componentes de investigación

http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1181821

Métodos integrados de investigación

http://gis.esri.com/library/userconf/proc05/papers/pap1009.pdf

Asignaciones antes del Taller Dos:

1. Buscar información sobre el problema o tema de su investigación.

2. Preparar y entregar 15 fichas bibliográficas de libros, revistas profesionales e

Internet relacionadas al tema de su investigación. Para más información

acerca de las fichas bibliográficas visite:

http://www.monografias.com/trabajos10/ficha/ficha.shtml

3. Busca información para definir los siguientes conceptos: Marco teórico,

etapas del marco teórico, fuentes primarias, secundarias y terciarias, teoría y

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estructura del marco teórico. Prepare una definición en sus propias palabras

de cada término.

4. Hacer una Tabla descriptiva de los teóricos o autores que utilizará en su

marco teórico y la teoría del autor sobre el tema.

5. Buscar información relacionada con los estudios exploratorios, descriptivos,

correlaciónales y explicativos. Prepare una tabla comparativa de los tipos de

estudio,

6. Buscar información sobre las clases de hipótesis y los tipos de variables.

Imprímala y llévela a clase.

7. Redactar una hipótesis de investigación para el problema de investigación

seleccionado.

8. Establecer la variable dependiente y la variable independiente de la hipótesis

de su investigación

Actividades:

1. El facilitador comenzará la clase con un breve repaso.

2. División de los participantes en tres (3) grupos para discutir los siguientes

temas: Marco teórico y su estructura, Fuentes de investigación, primaria,

secundaria y terciaria y teoría (ver Anejo B).

3. El facilitador moderará la discusión de las fichas bibliográficas.

4. Los estudiantes discutirán la Tabla descriptiva de Autores y teorías

relacionadas con el tema de investigación.

5. Los estudiantes discutirán la información encontrada sobre estudios

exploratorios, estudios descriptivos, estudios correlacionarles y estudios

explicativos.

6. Los estudiantes presentarán al grupo sus hipótesis de investigación y las

variables dependientes e independientes.

7. El facilitador ofrecerá ejemplos de hipótesis y de variables.

8. El facilitador discutirá las asignaciones antes del taller tres.

Avalúo

1. El/La facilitador(a) hará preguntas abiertas con el propósito de evaluar los

conocimientos adquiridos por los estudiantes durante este taller.

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2. El/La estudiante preparará un Diario Reflexivo sobre sus experiencias

durante este taller (ver Anejo R).

3. Matriz valorativa de trabajos escritos.

4. Matriz valorativa de participación en clase.

5. Matriz evaluativa de trabajos en Grupos

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Workshop Three

Specific Objectives:

The student after this workshop will be able to:

1. To select the appropriate design for an investigation between

experimental, pre-experimental or quasi-experimental and non

experimental.

2. Understand how to obtain the internal validity and external of an

investigation.

3. Know the designs of experimental, quasi-experimental and non-

experimental.

4. Use the quantitative method to select the sample of the population for their

investigation.

5. Determine the universe or the population of their investigation.

Language Objectives:

1. Summarize the main ideas using correct grammar and spelling of the

language.

2. Explain the basic functions of the sampling process using excellent written

skills of the language.

3. Express their personal opinion on how the data collected affects the

investigative study, using excellent oral command of the language.

Electronic Links (URLs):

The investigation design

http://server2.southlink.com.ar/vap/DISENO%20DE%20LA%20INV.htm

Investigative methods

http://www.doschivos.com/invest.htm

Quantitative and Qualitative methods

www.workhorseconstruction.com/2-5_files/frame.htm#slide0022.htm

Qualitative method of Investigation

http://www.fgcu.edu/cob/mkt/langford/mrnote1.htm

Sampling and Population

http://server2.southlink.com.ar/vap/poblacion.htm

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Sampling

http://server2.southlink.com.ar/vap/MUESTREO.htm

Measuring Instruments

http://www.dur.ac.uk/richard.gott/Evidence/cofe

.htm

http://www.sciencegems.com/physical.html#1

http://www.jamescmccroskey.com/publications/

56.htm

Reliability and Validity

http://www.konsultco.com/ReliabilityandValidity.html

Assignments before Workshop Three:

1. The student will prepare to discuss the concepts of sampling, population and the

selection process of sampling.

2. The student will come prepared to discuss the concept of data collection and

elaborating the measuring tool.

3. The student will write a two page essay on the reliability and validity of the

measuring tool. He/she must also indicate the relationships that exist between

the concepts and the success of the investigation.

4. The student will prepare a questionnaire with ten (10) questions related to the

investigative project and will come prepared to use it in the classroom with the

class.

5. The student will come prepared to discuss the concepts of the quantitative and

qualitative analysis.

6. The student will prepare a draft (turn-in) of their investigative work. It must

include all of the steps of the investigative process previously discussed in class.

Activities :

1. The facilitator will review the previous workshop and answer any questions and

clarify any doubts that the students may have.

2. The facilitator and the students will discuss today’s’ topics.

3. The facilitator will divide the class up in groups and will ask that each group

discuss their questionnaires and utilize them to conduct a sample measuring

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utilizing their measuring tool. (the questionnaire maybe part of any of the

investigation projects)

4. Each group will conduct their pool with other students of the class.

5. Each group will analyze and tabulate the results.

6. The facilitator will discuss the results in class.

7. The facilitator will allow that the students ask questions and present topics or

issues relevant to their investigation for the purpose of feedback and clarifying

any doubts that may have risen during today’s class.

8. Each student will have five to ten minutes to present their current projects status

along with any corrections or changes that need to be done.

9. The facilitator will discuss next week’s assignments and workshop

Assessment:

1. The facilitator will ask questions for the purpose of evaluation of the acquired

knowledge of the students during this workshop.

2. The student will prepare their daily reflective about their experiences in today’s

workshop (see Appendix R).

3. The facilitator will use the rubric to evaluate written essay.

4. The facilitator will evaluate each student’s participation in group activities.

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Taller Cuatro

Objetivos Específicos:

Al finalizar el taller, el/la estudiante:

1. Conocerá el procedimiento de recolección de datos y seleccionará la técnica a

utilizar en su investigación.

2. Elaborará y aplicará el instrumento de medición seleccionado a la muestra de su

investigación.

3. Calculará validez y confiabilidad del instrumento de medición.

4. Codificará los datos para el análisis.

5. Analizará los datos de su investigación en forma cuantitativa o cualitativa.

6. Aplicará las estadísticas descriptivas para cada variable en su trabajo de

investigación.

7. Aplicará las estadísticas descriptivas para cada variable en su trabajo de

investigación.

8. Realizará la prueba de hipótesis de su investigación.

Objetivos del Lenguaje:

Los estudiantes podrán:

1. Leer y resumir las ideas principales de un libro ó artículo sobre investigación

utilizando excelente uso del lenguaje incluyendo la sintaxis, uso de vocabulario y

conjugación de verbos.

2. Comunicar ideas verbalmente en español haciendo uso correcto de verbos y

dicción.

3. Redactar un ensayo con excelente gramática, puntuación y ortografía donde

explicará las funciones del usuario en una investigación.

Enlaces Electrónicos:

Investigación científica en las ciencias sociales: métodos de recolección de datos y

fiabilidad.

http://www.bioteca.org/bioteca/investigando3.htm-30k-

Metodología de investigación: confiabilidad de los datos.

http://www.cnep.org.mx/información/teorica/metodología.htm26-k

Metodología de investigación: confiabilidad de los datos.

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http://www.paginas.ufm.edu/sabino/pl-cap9.htm-71k-

Un instrumento de recolección de datos.

http://www.unavarra.es/personal/vidaldiaz/pdf/problema.PDF

Exposición de la lógica del análisis de los datos en la investigación social.

Prueba de hipótesis en la investigación social.

http://www.tgrajales.net/pruehipot.pdf-

Desarrollo de Destrezas de Información

http://www.hets.org/leObj/desInfo/UPR%20LO/index.htm

Tecnología Commercial

http://www.brint.com/interest.html

Actividades de Investigación

http://mubs.mdx.ac.uk/research/

Temas de Investigación

http://www.questia.com/popularSearches/index.html

Investigaciones Cualitativas

http://www.qual.auckland.ac.nz/

Asignaciones antes del Taller Cuatro:

1. Buscar información sobre las Técnicas de recolección de datos.

2. Preparar una Tabla comparativa y descriptiva de Técnicas de Recolección de

datos.

3. Buscar información sobre el análisis de los datos en la investigación social.

4. Analizar los datos de su investigación en frecuencia y por cientos por cada

pregunta del cuestionario de su investigación.

5. Realizar la prueba de la hipótesis de su investigación.

6. Definir los siguientes términos: Análisis cuantitativos, estadísticas descriptivas,

estadística inferencial, significancia, prueba de hipótesis y medidas de tendencia

central.

7. Defina los siguientes conceptos: recolectar datos, medir, confiabilidad, validez y

sus clases, cálculo de confiabilidad, cálculo de la validez, pasos para construir

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un instrumento de medición, escalas para medir actitudes, escala Likert,

cuestionarios y preguntas y codificación de preguntas.

8. Continúe trabajando con su portafolio.

Actividades:

1. El facilitador comenzará la clase con un breve repaso.

2. El/La estudiante vendrá preparado para discutir los conceptos de análisis

cuantitativos y análisis cualitativos.

3. El/La estudiante vendrá preparado para discutir el concepto de recolección de

datos y la elaboración de un instrumento de medición.

4. El/La estudiante vendrá preparado par discutir todo lo relacionado con la

elaboración del reporte de investigación.

5. El/La estudiante preparará un ensayo corto donde presente un contraste entre

los elementos del reporte de investigación en el contexto académico y el

contexto no académico para discutir en clase.

6. El/La estudiante preparará un borrador final “final draft” (para entregar) de su

trabajo de investigación. Este debe incluir todos los pasos de la metodología de

la investigación según discutidos en clase y escritos en el libro de texto.

7. Los estudiantes prepararán un mapa conceptual sobre el proceso de

recopilación de datos.

8. El facilitador discutirá las asignaciones antes del taller.

Avalúo

1. El/La facilitador(a) hará preguntas abiertas con el propósito de evaluar los

conocimientos adquiridos por los estudiantes durante este taller.

2. El/La estudiante preparará un Diario Reflexivo sobre sus experiencias durante

este taller (ver Anejo R).

3. El/la facilitador(a) se reunirá individualmente con cada estudiante para ofrecerle

retroalimentación en relación al borrador final “final draft” entregado.

4. El/la Facilitador (a) utilizara la matriz evaluativa para participación grupal.

5. El/la Facilitador (a) utilizara la matriz evaluativa para trabajos escritos.

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Workshop Five/Taller Cinco

NOTA: Este taller es bilingüe. Tanto,

el Facilitador como los estudiantes,

deberán utilizar el idioma asignado

para cada tarea y actividad.

NOTE: This is a bilingual workshop.

Both the facilitator and student

should use the language assigned

for each homework and activity.

Specific Objectives:

At the end of this workshop the student will be able to:

1. Elaborate an investigation report or paper.

2. Select the type of academic paper.

3. Edit the academic paper and incorporate all the corresponding and available

graphic materials available

4. Present the Investigative report

.Language Objectives:

1. Explain the major points of the topic chosen for their final presentation, using

excellent written skills of the language.

2. Explain the major points of the topic chosen for their final presentation using

excellent oral command of the language.

3. Present the written portion of the presentation in the selected language using the

proper terms and concepts presented orally showing the proper usage of

grammar and syntax.

Electronic Links (URLs):

Elements of an Investigative Report

http://www.scielo.cl/cielo.php?pid=so718-22282000600010011&script=artttext-57k-

Measurement impact in an Investigative report

http://www.comacrep-org.mx/pdfs/concindesol.pdf-

Example of measurement impact

http://www.unidcampeche.edu.mx/vinculación/Manual%20de%20Reporte%20de20%Es

tudia%20empresarial.doc-

Investigative Skills Manual

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http://www.sg.inter.edu/cai/destrezas/investiga/sld001.htm-49k-

Investigation development guide

http://www.2.uiah.fi/projekti/metodi/295.htm-39k.

Virtual library Portal for the University of Turabo

http://bibliotecavirtualut.suagm.edu/

Small business Portal

http://www.smallbusinessportal.co.uk/ntools.htm

Development of Informational skills

http://www.hets.org/leObj/desInfo/UPR%20LO/index.htm

Investigative Methodology

http://cariari.ucr.ac.cr/~rodolfor/protesis.html

Investigative Methods

http://www.monografias.com/trabajos11/metods/metods.shtml Assignments before Workshop Five:

1. The student will finalize their investigative project. They will present the oral portion

in Spanish.

2. The student will present the written portion in English including all relevant materials

used in the development of their investigative project.

3. The student will finalize their individual course portfolios. They must include the

proper appendices in regards to return or discard of portfolio.

Activities :

1. The facilitator will review the previous workshop in Spanish and answer any

questions.

2. The facilitator will discuss the assignments for workshop five in English.

3. Each student will present their investigative work in Spanish . The allotted time will

be 30-40 minutes.

4. The facilitator will request that students participate in a 5 minute “Question and

Answer” in English .

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5. The facilitator at the end of the presentation portion of the class will review additional

oral presentation techniques and audio visual materials that will help the students

develop their presentation skills in English for future presentations.

6. The facilitator will review through an open discussion the topics covered throughout

the course if time permits.

7. Students will hand in the Portfolio.

8. Closing activity – to be determined by the facilitator.

Assessment:

1. The student will prepare their reflexive diary (Appendix R).

2. The facilitator will use the written report rubric (Appendix A).

3. The facilitator will use the oral presentation rubric (Appendix C).

4. The facilitator will use the Portfolio rubric (Appendixes D-K).

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Anejos/Appendixes

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Anejo A/Appendix A

RUBRIC TO EVALUATE WRITTEN WORK

Student Name: ______________________ Date: _______________

Criteria Value Points Student Score

Content

The paper is clear, focused and interesting. Identifies purpose, objectives and principal ideas included in the paper

10

Presentation of ideas is organized, coherent and can be easily followed

10

The paper properly explains content.

10

The presentation of ideas and arguments are based in sources presented, consulted or discussed in class.

10

The paper demonstrates substance, logic and originality.

10

The author presents his point of view in a clear, convincing and well based manner.

10

Contains well-constructed sentences and paragraphs that facilitate lecture and comprehension.

10

Language Demonstrate a command of standard English (vocabulary used, syntax and flow of ideas).

10

Uses grammar appropriately and correctly.

10

Manages and uses verbs appropriately and correctly.

10

Total Points 100 (70% content and 30% language)

Student’s total Score: _______

Student’s Signature: ____________________Facilitator’s Signature:___________________

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MATRIZ VALORATIVA PARA TRABAJOS ESCRITOS

Nombre del Estudiante: ______________________ Fecha: _______________

Criterio Puntos Puntuación

Conten ido

Este trabajo esta claro, enfocado e interesante. Identifica el propósito, objetivos e ideas principales del documento o actividad.

10

La presentación de ideas es coherente y puede ser seguida fácilmente.

10

El documento explica propiamente el contenido.

10

La presentación de ideas y argumentos esta basada en recursos presentados, consultados o discutidos en clase.

10

El documento demuestra substancia, lógica y originalidad.

10

El autor presenta su punto de vista en una manera clara, convincente y bien estructurada.

10

Contiene oraciones bien estructuradas y párrafos que facilitan la lectura y comprensión del documento.

10

Lenguaje Demuestra un conocimiento del español (vocabulario, sintaxis y flujo de ideas).

10

Usa gramática apropiada y correctamente.

10

Maneja verbos y acentuación apropiada y correctamente.

10

Total P untos 100 (70% conten ido y 30% lenguaje)

Puntuación Total : _______

Student’s Signature: ____________________Facilitator’s Signature:___________________

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Anejo B/Appendix B

MATRIZ VALORATIVA PARA PARTICIPACIÓN EN GRUPO

Nombre del Estudiante: _____________________ Fecha: _______________

Grupo: ________ Nombre del estudiante evaluador: _____________________

Criteri o Puntos Puntuación del estudiante

Asistió a las reuniones o actividades del grupo.

10

Colaboró en la planificación y organización de las reuniones o actividades de grupo.

10

Demostró disposición para cooperar con el grupo.

10

Contribuyó frecuentemente a las discusiones del grupo

10

Participó activamente en las reuniones y actividades.

10

Demostró interés en las discusiones y actividades del grupo.

10

Vino preparado(a) a las reuniones, actividades y discusiones del grupo.

10

Demostró atención y apertura a los puntos y argumentos de sus compañeros.

10

Contribuyó al grupo con material e información adicional.

10

Contribuyó significativamente al trabajo que presentó el grupo.

10

Totals 100

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RUBRIC TO EVALUATE PARTICIPATION IN GROUP ACTIVITIE S

Students name: _________________________ Date: _______________

Group: ________ Name of evaluating student: ______________________

Criteri a Points Students Points

Attended all the meetings and activities of the group.

10

Collaborated with the planning and organization of activities of the group.

10

Demonstrated cooperation and team work with the group.

10

Contributed frequently with the discussions of the group.

10

Participated actively in the meetings and activities.

10

Demonstrated interest in the discussions and activities of the group.

10

Came prepared to meetings, activities and discussions of the group.

10

Demonstrated attention to the arguments within the group.

10

Contributed to the group with additional information.

10

Contributed significantly with the work that presented the group.

10

Totals 100

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Anejo C/Appendix C

MATRIZ VALORATIVA PARA EVALUAR PRESENTACION INDIVID UAL/GRUPAL

ORAL

Nombre del estudiante: _______________________Fecha:_________________

Criteri o Puntos Puntuación del estudiante

Conten ido Realiza una introducción efectiva del tema identificando el propósito, objetivo e ideas principales que se incluyen en la presentación.

10

La presentación es organizada y coherente y puede seguirse con facilidad.

10

El presentador demuestra dominio del tema o materia de la presentación al explicar con propiedad el contenido y no incurrir en errores.

10

Las ideas y argumentos de la presentación están bien fundamentados en los recursos presentados, consultados o discutidos en clase.

10

Capta la atención e interés de la audiencia y/o promueve su participación, según aplique.

10

Proyección efectiva, postura corporal adecuada, manejo de la audiencia, manejo del tiempo asignado.

10

Usa varias estrategias para hablar o definir conceptos, interpretaciones, aplicaciones y evaluación de procesos o experiencias en el contenido del curso.

10

Lenguaje Pronunciación de las palabras es clara y de manera correcta para que se entienda el lenguaje utilizado.

10

Uso correcto de la gramática y conjugación de verbos en el idioma asignado.

10

Uso correcto del vocabulario para expresar el mensaje adecuadamente.

10

Total de Puntos 100 (70% de contenido y 30%

Lenguaje)

Puntuación del Estudiante:

________ Firma del Estudiante: _________________ Firma del Facilitador: ____________________

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RUBRIC TO EVALUATE INDIVIDUAL/GROUP PRESENTATION

Student Name:____________________________Date:___________________

Criteria Value Points Student Total Score

Content Performs an effective introduction to the theme identifying the objectives, ideas and principles that are included in the presentation.

10

The presentation is organized and coherent, and could be easily followed

10

The presenter demonstrates domain of the theme or subject by means of properly explaining content without incurring in errors

10

The ideas and arguments of the presentation are well founded by the resources presented, consulted or discussed in class

10

Capture of the attention and interest of the audience and/or promote their participation, as applicable

10

Effective personal projection, corporal posture and manage of the audience;

10

Uses a variety of speaking strategies to define concepts, interpretation, application and evaluation of processes using experience on concepts or content of class.

10

Language Student pronounces words in a clear and correct manner so as to make the correct language used understood to others.

10

Correct use of grammar and verb conjugation.

10

Use of correct use of vocabulary words to express message.

10

Total Points 100 (70% of content and 30% of language)

Student’s Total Score: ________

Student’s signature: __________________Facilitator’s Signature: __________________

This evaluation is for the individual presentation within the group.

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Anejo D/ Appendix D

PORTFOLIO

Guidelines to prepare the portfolio

1. Determination of sources of content

2. The following, but not limited to, documentation will be included:

a. Projects, surveys, and reports.

b. Oral presentations

c. Essays: dated writing samples to show progress

d. Research papers: dated unedited and edited first drafts to show progress

e. Written pieces that illustrate critical thinking about readings: response or

reaction papers.

f. Class notes, interesting thoughts to remember, etc.

g. Learning journals, reflexive diaries.

h. Self assessments, peer assessments, facilitator assessments.

i. Notes from student-facilitator conferences.

3. Organization of documentation

Documentation will be organized by workshop, and by type of assignment within

workshops. Workshops will be separated from one another using construction paper

or paper of different colors, with tabs indicating the workshop number.

4. Presentation of the portfolio

• Documentation will be posted in a binder or in a digital version (e-portfolio).

• The cover page will follow exactly APA guidelines applied to a cover page of

research papers submitted at Metro Orlando Campus. This cover page will be

placed at the beginning of the portfolio.

• The entire portfolio will follow APA style: Courier or Times New Roman font,

size 12, double space, and 1-inch margins. See a “Publication Manual of the

APA, Fifth Edition”

• A log of entries that can be expanded with each new entry properly

numbered. The table, which should be located at the beginning, should

include a brief description, date produced, date submitted, and date evaluated

(Appendix F ).

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• Introduction and conclusion of the income and outcome of the portfolio.

• A list of references and appendixes of all assignments included will be added

to the end of the portfolio.

• The Portfolio Informational Sheet will be placed in the transparent front pocket

of the binder for identification purposes (Appendix E ).

5. Student-Facilitator Feedback Template: Progression follow-up

The final step in implementing portfolios, before returning them to the student or

school life, is sharing feedback with each student to review the contents, student

reflections, and your evaluations of individual items and all of the work together as

related to learning targets (Banks, 2005).

Facilitators will e-mail a feedback template to all students. This template will contain

information pertaining to weaknesses and strengths found in students’ portfolios

(Appendix I ). Facilitators will focus their attention on showing students what is

possible and their progress rather than what is wrong; however, this does not mean

that facilitators will not cover weaknesses and areas for improvement during the

conference. Facilitators will send this feedback template upon completion of

workshop one.

Students will also have the opportunity to respond to the facilitator’s feedback and

write their own comments and/or ideas of how to improve the quality of their

portfolios, and how to become better metacognitive learners on the feedback

template. Students will e-mail the template with their comments back to the facilitator

after every workshop.

6. Portfolio storage:

• Portfolio samples will be safely stored for a six-month term on campus.

• Students will sign an official document empowering Ana G. Mendez

University System with rights to use their portfolios with educational or

accreditation purposes during this term (Appendix J ).

• After this term, and if their authors authorize Ana G. Mendez University

System to discard their portfolios by signing an official document, portfolio

samples will be destroyed; otherwise, they will be returned to their original

authors (Appendix K ).

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Anejo E/Appendix E

PORTFOLIO INFORMATIONAL SHEET

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez Florida Campuses

Universidad del Este, Universidad Metropolitana, Un iversidad del Turabo Check one: � Universidad del Este � Universidad Metropolitana � Universidad del Turabo Check one: � Undergraduate

� Graduate

Concentration

Student’s Name

Facilitator’s Name

Course:

Portfolio rated as

Reason of this rate

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Anejo F/Appendix F

Log of Entries

Entry Description

Date of Entry

Date

Submitted

Date

Evaluated

Page #

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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Anejo G/Appendix G

Checklist for Portfolio Assessment

Has the student set academic goals?

Does the portfolio include enough entries in each area to make

valid judgments?

Does the portfolio include evidence of complex learning in realistic

setting?

Does the portfolio provide evidence of various types of student

learning?

Does the portfolio include students’ self-evaluations and

reflections on what was learned?

Does the portfolio enable one to determine learning progress and

current level of learning?

Does the portfolio provide clear evidence of learning to users of

the portfolio?

Does the portfolio provide for student participation and

responsibility?

Does the portfolio present entries in a well-organized and useful

manner?

Does the portfolio include assessments based on clearly stated

criteria of successful performance?

Does the portfolio provide for greater interaction between

instruction and assessment?

Adapted from: Gronlund, N. E. (2003). Assessment of student achievement. 7th ed. Boston: Pearson

Education, Inc.

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Anejo H/Appendix H

Portfolio Rubric

4 3 2 1

PORTFOLIO APPEARANCE

� Readable: Are entries typed in an appropriate font and size? Are

entries free of errors? Do ideas expressed in entries follow a logical sequence with appropriate transitions among paragraphs and topics?

� Professionalism: Is the appearance of the portfolio

professional? Are graphics, colors and portfolio language consistent with professional workplace expectations? Is the portfolio presented in a neat and orderly manner?

� Organization: Is the portfolio organized in a manner that makes

it easy to follow and easy to quickly locate information?

PORTFOLIO CONTENT AND FUNCTION

� Content: Are all required entries included in the portfolio? Are

entries relevant to the content of the portfolio? Do all entries contain the student’s reaction or reflection on the selected topics? Do entries provide thorough understanding of content? Resume, Activities List, Varied Samples of Written Work, Evidence of Problem Solving, and Evidence of Decision Making.

� Authenticity: Are the samples and illustrations a true reflection

of the student’s efforts and abilities?

� Growth/Development: Do samples provide thorough

understanding of growth and development related to their field of concentration? Do items show what the student has learned?

� Collaboration: Do items show examples of both individual and

group work? Does the student provide clear understanding of collaboration, and use collaboration to support his/her learning?

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� Reflection and Personal growth: Do items show exceptional

understanding of how to be a reflective thinker and how to seek opportunities for professional growth? Does the student include self-reflective comments? Does the student reflect enthusiasm for learning?

� Professional Conduct: Do items show clear understanding of

ethical behavior and professional conduct? Do items display the pride the student has in his or her work?

Overall Portfolio Impact

� Is this portfolio an asset in demonstrating the student’s value

(skills, abilities, knowledge) to a potential employer or college representative?

Rating Scale 4 = Outstanding 3 = Very good 2 = Good 1 = Need s improvement Source: Retrieved from www.lcusd.net/lchs/portfolio/rubric.htm on February 10th, 2007. Adapted 02/10/2007 by Fidel R. Távara, M.Ed. Coordinator of Assessment and Placement – Metro Orlando Campus

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Anejo I/Appendix I

Portfolio Assessment Feedback Template Strengths Weaknesses Improvement Ideas Facilitator’s comments

Student’s response and comments

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Anejo J/Appendix J

Use and Return of Portfolio

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez Universidad del Este, Universidad Metropolitana, Un iversidad del Turabo

I, ____________________________________, grant permission to the office of

Assessment and Placement of the Ana G. Méndez University System, to keep in

their records a copy of my portfolio. I understand that the portfolio is going to be

used for accreditation or educational purposes only, and that is not going to be

disclosed without my consent.

By signing this document I authorize the office of Assessment and Placement to

keep a copy of my portfolio for six months and return it to me at the end of this

period of time.

_______________________________ ___________

Student’s Name (print) Date

_______________________________ ___________

Student’s Signature Date

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Anejo K/Appendix K

Use and Discard of Portfolio

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez Universidad del Este, Universidad Metropolitana, Un iversidad del Turabo

I, ____________________________________, grant permission to the office of

Assessment and Placement of the Ana G. Méndez University System to keep in

their records a copy of my portfolio. I understand that the portfolio is going to be

used for accreditation or educational purposes only, and that is not going to be

disclosed without my consent.

By signing this document I authorize the Office of Placement and Assessment to

keep a copy of my portfolio for six months and discard it at the end of this period of

time.

_______________________________ ___________

Student’s Name (print) Date

_______________________________ ___________

Student’s Signature Date

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Anejo L/Appendix L

Student’s Weekly Progress Record Sheet

Student Name: ________________________ Date _______________ Course Title _________________________ Professor_________________ Criteria Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five Total

Attendance (10 points each day)

Individual Participation (10 points each day)

Reflective Journal (15 points each day)

Group Work (25 points each)-( 3 Sessions)

Graphic Design (75 points)

Essay (30 points each) (3 Sessions)

Comic Strip (25 points)

Oral Presentation(50 points)

Class Assignments (30 points)

Portfolio (50 points)

Total of Points

Student’s Signature ________________________ Date ________________ Facilitator’s Signature ______________________ Date ________________

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Anejo M/Appendix M

MATRIZ VALORATIVA PARA EVALUACIÓN DE ASISTENCIA Y P UNTUALIDAD

NOMBRE: __________________________ NOTA FINAL _____________

FECHA: ____________________________

La asistencia a cada taller es mandatoria y la puntualidad representa ética

profesional. El facilitador llevará un registro de las mismas para cada taller y, al

finalizar el curso, utilizará este anejo para evaluar a cada estudiante.

Asistencia y puntualidad: ______ x 2= _____%

_____ 0= Faltó a 4 o más talleres o faltó a 3 talleres y llegó tarde a 2 talleres

_____ 1= Faltó a 3 talleres o faltó a 2 talleres pero llegó tarde a tres talleres

_____ 2= Faltó a 2 talleres o faltó a 1 taller pero llego tarde a tres o más talleres

_____ 3= Faltó a 1 taller o no faltó pero llegó tarde a tres talleres

_____ 4= No faltó a los talleres pero llegó tarde a uno o dos talleres

_____ 5= Asistencia perfecta

Comentarios :

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RUBRIC TO EVALUATE ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

NAME: _______________________________ FINAL GRADE ____________

DATE: _______________________________

Attendance is mandatory, and being punctual reflects a professional ethic. The

facilitator will register the student’s performance for both in every workshop. At the

end of the course, the Facilitator will evaluate each student with this rubric.

Attendance and Punctuality: ______ x 2= _____%

_____ 0= Absent in 4 or more workshops or absent in 3 workshops and was late in

2 workshops

_____ 1= Absent in 3 workshops or absent in 2 workshops and was late in 3 or more

workshops

_____ 2= Absent in 2 workshops or absent in 1 workshops and was late in 3 or more

workshops

_____ 3= Absent in 1 workshop or attended all workshops but was late in 3

workshops

_____ 4= Attended all workshops but was late in 1 or 2 workshops

_____ 5= Perfect attendance

Comments :

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Anejo N/Appendix N

RED CONCEPTUAL

La Red Conceptual consta de tres elementos básicos:

1. El tema central

2. Los sub-temas

3. Preguntas o situaciones esenciales para analizar la situación

CONCEPTUAL GRID The conceptual grid is comprised of three basic elements:

1. The main topic

2. Its sub topics

3. Special questions or critical situations that are needed to analyze the topic

Red Conceptual

Seleccione un tema de su área de estudio.

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Conceptual Grid

Select one topic to be researched

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Anejo O/Appendix O

MATRIZ VALORATIVA EVALUACIÓN DE PARTICIPACIÓN EN CL ASE

NOMBRE: _________________________ FECHA:___________________

0-No Cumplió 1-Deficiente 2-Regular 3-Bueno 4- Muy Bueno 5 -Excelente N/A-No Aplica

CRITERIOS 0 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

1. Participa activamente de todas las actividades de la clase.

2. Demuestra iniciativa y creatividad en las actividades de clase.

3. Demuestra interés en las discusiones presentadas en la clase.

4. Viene preparado/a a clase. 5. Contribuye a la clase con material e

información adicional.

6. Demuestra atención y apertura a los puntos y argumentos de sus compañeros.

7. Respeta las preguntas y planteamientos de sus compañeros.

LENGUAJE 8. Contribuye frecuentemente a las

discusiones en clase utilizando el idioma del taller.

9. Contesta preguntas del facilitador y sus compañeros utilizando el idioma del taller.

10. Formula preguntas pertinentes al tema de la clase utilizando el idioma del taller.

Comentarios :

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Firma Facilitador:_________________________________

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RUBRIC TO EVALUATE CLASS PARTICIPATION

NAME: _______________________________ FINAL GRADE ____________

DATE: _______________________________

Class Participation: ______ x 2 =_____% 0-NOT OBSERVED 1-DEFICIENT 2-AVERAGE 3-GOOD 4-VERY GOOD 5-EXCELLENT N/A- NOT APPLY

CRITERIA 0 1 2 3 4 5 N/A

1. Active participation in class.

2. Demonstrates initiative and creativity in class activities.

3. Demonstrates interest in class discussion.

4. Arrives prepared to class.

5. Contributes to class with additional material and information.

6. Demonstrates attention and opening towards arguments from classmates.

7. Respects questions and expositions from classmates.

LANGUAGE

8. Contributes frequently to class discussion in the workshop’s language.

9. Answers questions made by the facilitators and classmates in the workshop’s language.

10. Formulates questions pertinent to the class subject in the workshop’s language.

Comments :

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Anejo P/Appendix P

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

Objective : To align the objectives of the course with the student’s

expectations.

Procedure:

Students will write their expectations of the course, the perceived

objectives and their goals to be achieved with the course. The

student will share their expectations with the rest of the group.

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Anejo Q/Appendix Q

ONE MINUTE- PAPER

Name ________________________

Answer the following questions and return the document to the facilitator. These

answers will provide the facilitator with valuable information regarding your

doubts about the topics or concepts discussed in class today.

1. The most important topic or theme of today’s workshop was

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2. After discussing the topic, some questions are still unanswered. These are…

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3. I would like this discussion to go further into these other/s topic/s that are very

important for me.

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Anejo R/Appendix R

DIARIO REFLEXIVO Nombre ____________________________

Fecha ____________________________

El propósito de este diario es el de reflexionar y escribir sobre los

conceptos, los sentimientos y las actitudes que se desatan a partir de la

discusión y los trabajos de cada taller. Este proceso le ayudará en su

autoanálisis, así como propiciará la auto evaluación.

Utilizando las siguientes preguntas guías, reflexione sobre lo presentado

en el taller y conteste las mismas en forma de ensayo con excelente

gramática, ortografía y puntuación:

1. Hoy aprendí….

2. Este tema presentado en clase me ayuda a……

3. Puedo aplicar lo discutido en la clase a mi vida y experiencias

personales…

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Reflexive Diary

Name ____________________________

Date ____________________________

The purpose of this diary is to reflect and write about the concepts,

feelings, and attitudes experienced after class discussion and

assignments. This process will help your self-assessment.

Using the following questions, reflect about what was presented in this

workshop and answer the questions following an essay style using

excellent grammar, syntax and punctuation:

1. Today I learned…

2. The topic presented today helps me…

3. I can apply today’s discussion to my life and personal experiences…