The Indigenous, in Us All
ISEM 101 Section 3
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes:
There are five learning outcomes sought in
the Sacred Journey
seminar, each of which is linked to the
appropriate Learning Outcomes of the
University
of Idaho and this ISEM 101 Integrated Seminar. When you reach the summit of your pilgrimage
(at the end of the semester), you should be better competent to apply the following skills and
understandings. These learning outcomes are in turn linked to the
learning
activities of this seminar and your assessment
grading rubrics.
These are among the huckleberries awaiting to be picked and put
into your basket, and at some point down your path, pulled out to serve others.
The five
Seminar Learning Outcomes are
(listing the University Learning Outcomes followed by the indented Sacred Journey
Learning Outcomes):
1. University: LEARN
and INTEGRATE
– Learn through independent
self and
collaborative
study, using the
multi-disciplinary
methodologies of the
humanities and
social sciences, to
integrate
diverse
information
through these disciplines.
ISEM 101: Distinguish Differing Disciplinary Approaches, and
Applying a Multidisciplinary
Interpretative Method
("Eye
Juggling").
You
will gain an academic methodology based upon the disciplines of humanities and
social sciences for interpreting, appreciating, and understanding differing ways
of viewing and knowing the religions of the world, and of expressing divergent
cultural, religious, and aesthetic values. As an interpretative method you
will gain an ability to develop your skills in reflexivity and reflectivity, as
well as the skills to reflect upon, think critically and creatively, and
integrate information across diverse disciplines and varied points of view.
2.
University: THINK and CREATE
- Use multiple thinking strategies,
such as critical, reflective, creative and/or
interpretative thinking, to
understand
and examine real-world
human community issues, explore original avenues
of expression, solve problems, and make consequential decisions.
ISEM 101: Understanding
and an Appreciation
of Human Diversity
as well as our
Shared Humanity.
By studying the depth and richness of Indigenous communities, along with their
quintessential teachings, as well as their cultural, aesthetic (art and
architecture), literary, religious and philosophical expressions, you will gain a
heightened understanding of and appreciation for the many diverse communities of
throughout the world,. Each
community is to be appreciated for its special uniqueness and individuality, yet
there will be thread of shared humanity, of what is universal in our diverse
experiences. We will attempt to view the world from the perspectives of
those we study. Using the example of
Indigenous knowledge, you will be able to explore
creative ways to address and problem-solve real-world challenges.
3. University: COMMUNICATE
– Through
various sources of information,
including library research,
acquire, articulate, create and convey intended meaning using
verbal and
non-verbal methods
of communication that
demonstrates respect and understanding in complex and diverse human communities.
4.
University:
CLARIFY PURPOSE and PERSPECTIVE
– Explore
one’s life purpose and meaning through skills of
reflexivity
and transformational experiences that foster an
understanding of
self in relationships to
diverse
local, regional and/or global
human communities and
perspectives.
ISEM 101: Understanding
and an Appreciation of Your
Own
Spiritual/Philosophical/Cultural Background in Relationship to Global Community.
By
juxtaposing that which is culturally and religiously distinct alongside that
which is immediate though often veiled, the contours of the landscape of one’s
own cultural and religious world view and values becomes clearer.
You
will better be able to understand yourself in relation to the many “strangers”
in our global community.
You will gain a heightened understanding of your own
unique worldview, as well as realize the
common threads of our shared and universal humanity, within our global communities.
5.
University: PRACTICE CITIZENSHEP
– Apply principles of
ethical leadership,
collaborative engagement, socially responsible
behavior,
respect for diversity in an interdependent
world, and a service-oriented commitment to advance and sustain local and/or
global human
communities.
Apply
your education in the service of others to “make a difference.”
ISEM 101: Foster
a Respect and
Ability to Collaborate with Diverse Others. In
our culturally and religiously pluralistic world it is critical that we develop
a tolerance of and respect for the varied communities of other peoples.
An
appreciation and understanding of the varied communities in this course is an
essential first step in facilitating a heightened ability to effectively
communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with those who may differ from us.
It is an essential to our ability to "give back" and help others.
In this seminar, you will also develop your ability
in respecting as well as your skills in civic engagement and collaborating with
diverse communities, as developed pedagogically within the seminar.