In collaboration with Telus Spark’s Prototype Project, the Ihsan Project develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills with experiential learning that prepares you for the real world! The theme for this year’s project is the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals that are projected to be met by 2030. As the new generation of innovators, you will have an opportunity to develop interactive exhibits that respond to the aforementioned goals with ihsan. Ihsan is the Arabic term for attaining excellence or perfection with the intention of pleasing Allah (SWT) and benefiting oneself, community and society at large.
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) Learning Outcomes:
CTF is exploring interests, passions and skills while making personal connections to career possibilities.
CTF is planning, creating, appraising and communicating in response to challenges.
CTF is working independently and with others while exploring careers and technology.
STUDENT EVALUATION
Journal: 30%
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Preparedness:
It is your responsibility to bring any necessary books, materials, etc., needed for the class.
Respect:
Listen, work, and speak with this notion in mind. A positive and welcoming learning environment is of utmost importance.
Attendance:
If you miss a class due to lateness, illness, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed either from me, our lovely classroom website, or a fellow classmate. Also, be sure to collect any handouts/worksheets needed. Chronic absences, unexcused lates, and truancy will be referred to administration.
Late Assignments:
In terms of late/missing tests/ assignments, the procedure to follow will be determined via the teacher and administration. If more time is needed for an assignment, please discuss it with me prior to the due date, do not leave it to the last minute.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Any of these devices are not permitted during instructional time; they are required to be dropped off in the classroom’s Phone Lot. If found without permission, the first time it will be mine for the class, the second strike it will be mine for the day, the third strike it goes to administration and parents will need to pick it up. Music devices are allowed during independent work time, within reason and privilege.
Food:
Food and drink are permitted in the class, provided you clean up your mess afterwards. If this becomes a problem, overall, then food and drink will be banned from the classroom. Serious!
Plagiarism:
“The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” The bottom line: DO NOT COPY WORK THAT IS NOT YOURS. If you are unsure about what is acceptable and not acceptable, feel free to discuss with me. Any plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero, and parents/guardians will be notified.
3 Strikes:
The basic rule of thumb is as follows: the first offense, I will speak with you directly; the second offense will be a phone call home, and the third will result in an office referral. ‘Offenses’ include behavioural issues, inconsistent attendance/lates, missing assignments, etc. This rule can, at times, be subject to change, depending on certain circumstances.
Extra Help:
It will be your responsibility to use your tutorial time if you require extra help on an assignment, need to pick up work, etc. If I am not available, you may send an e-mail and/or make an appointment at an agreeable time.
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) Learning Outcomes:
CTF is exploring interests, passions and skills while making personal connections to career possibilities.
- I explore my interests and passions while making personal connections to career possibilities.
- I use occupational area skills, knowledge and technologies.
- I follow the safety requirements associated with occupational areas and related technologies.
- I demonstrate environmental stewardship associated with occupational areas.
CTF is planning, creating, appraising and communicating in response to challenges.
- I plan in response to challenges.
- I make decisions in response to challenges.
- I adapt to change and unexpected events.
- I solve problems in response to challenges.
- I create products, performances or services in response to challenges.
- I appraise the skills, knowledge and technologies used to respond to challenges.
- I communicate my learning.
CTF is working independently and with others while exploring careers and technology.
- I determine how my actions affect learning.
- I develop skills that support effective relationships.
- I collaborate to achieve common goals.
STUDENT EVALUATION
Journal: 30%
- Planning, reflecting, evaluating
- Independently, team [player]
- Time and resource management
- Motivation, positivity, open mindset
- Innovative, interactive, accommodating
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Preparedness:
It is your responsibility to bring any necessary books, materials, etc., needed for the class.
Respect:
Listen, work, and speak with this notion in mind. A positive and welcoming learning environment is of utmost importance.
Attendance:
If you miss a class due to lateness, illness, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed either from me, our lovely classroom website, or a fellow classmate. Also, be sure to collect any handouts/worksheets needed. Chronic absences, unexcused lates, and truancy will be referred to administration.
Late Assignments:
In terms of late/missing tests/ assignments, the procedure to follow will be determined via the teacher and administration. If more time is needed for an assignment, please discuss it with me prior to the due date, do not leave it to the last minute.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Any of these devices are not permitted during instructional time; they are required to be dropped off in the classroom’s Phone Lot. If found without permission, the first time it will be mine for the class, the second strike it will be mine for the day, the third strike it goes to administration and parents will need to pick it up. Music devices are allowed during independent work time, within reason and privilege.
Food:
Food and drink are permitted in the class, provided you clean up your mess afterwards. If this becomes a problem, overall, then food and drink will be banned from the classroom. Serious!
Plagiarism:
“The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” The bottom line: DO NOT COPY WORK THAT IS NOT YOURS. If you are unsure about what is acceptable and not acceptable, feel free to discuss with me. Any plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero, and parents/guardians will be notified.
3 Strikes:
The basic rule of thumb is as follows: the first offense, I will speak with you directly; the second offense will be a phone call home, and the third will result in an office referral. ‘Offenses’ include behavioural issues, inconsistent attendance/lates, missing assignments, etc. This rule can, at times, be subject to change, depending on certain circumstances.
Extra Help:
It will be your responsibility to use your tutorial time if you require extra help on an assignment, need to pick up work, etc. If I am not available, you may send an e-mail and/or make an appointment at an agreeable time.