esade

Prerequisites

Previous Knowledge

Workload distribution

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

Course Learning Objectives

To achieve the objectives of the course, we will follow the full active learning approach embedded in the Minerva platform and methodology. Instead of being passive receivers of information (just as when you are attending a lecture) we expect you to be engaged participants that are continously involved in cognitive processing of relevant material through: (1) Careful preparation of contents before the session (2) Full engagement with other students and professor in breakout rooms and plenary during the biweekly sessions (3) Putting everything learned into practice after the sessions (the four compulsory deliverables will help you do that)

Previous to the beginning of the course, students will receive specific training on how to use the Minerva platform (Forum) and the methodological approach used in all minerva based courses.

What do I expect from you in class
Before the Session
Before Each session participants will have access to:
1. Content to be prepared: readings and videos
2. A study guide: with detailed questions or suggestions to successfully engage with the sessions'content
3. Pre-work: a detailed task to be done before the beginning of each class
I expect that you:
- Study carefully all the compulsory materials for the session (Readings and Videos) Remember that I will not be lecturing during the course, and that I expect that you assimilate the main concepts and theories through careful analysis of the material before the session. Nonetheless, we will clarify the main concepts in class when they are complex and we need to make sure that we are on the same page in order to move forward to new content.
- Answer all the proposed questions and activities of the Study Guide in a written format. I strongly suggest that you create a word document that contains all the questions posed before the session and that you try to answer them in order to enhance your comprehension of the content. This can be your "learning journal? and it is a great tool to assimilate the main contents of this course.
- Prepare the pre-work and be ready to share it with others during class. The pre-work is the foundation of each class. In most occasion you will be asked to share your pre-work and discuss it with your classmates and myself. Hence, the quality of the pre-work will determine the depth of our discussions and it will greatly affect the learning you will get out of this course.
During the Session
I expect that you:
- Participate actively in the class discussions and breakoutrooms, in particular I expect you to show this range of behaviours:
o Initiating comments, lines of research or questions that add value to common learning.
o Using conceptual vocabulary from the course when making contributions.
o Building on points mentioned by others.
o Actively listening to what other participants have said as a sign of respect and to build proper understanding and empathy with other points of view (a great way to increase your cognitive flexibility)
o Be open to share your own experiences as a learner: your good practices when it's time to learn and grow. Be also open to learn from the good practices of others in class.
o That you come prepared to the session, in such a way that your contribution does not only helps your learning but also the learning of your peers.
In class you can expect a pre-poll to test your understanding of the basic concepts and theories for that day, followed by two practical activities in which you will transfer your understanding of those very same concepts to novel situations. We will finalize each session with a final poll to reflect on your learnings for that day.
After unit 1, 2 and 3
I expect that you:
- Engage actively with each one of the assignments devoted to the three core executive functions. In particular, I expect that you will put into practice one specific strategy of your choosing to improve a given core executive function and that you report sincerely the impact that change has had in your learning and growth.
After unit 4
I expect that you:
- Write a self-directed learning plan that shows you have assimilated all the contents and learnings from this course.

Assessment criteria

Assessment will follow the following Criteria:
- Active and Positive contribution in the classroom: 50% (including Pre-class work and Polls)
- Assignments: 25%
- Quizzes and Final Exam: 25%


All learning activities and all 4 assignments will be graded according to the following Rubric:
- 0 Not presented
Does not deliver work on time.
- 1 Lacks knowledge
Does not recall or use the skill or concept when prompted or does so mostly or entirely inaccurately.
2 Superficial knowledge
Recalls or uses the skill or concept only somewhat accurately or uses the skill or concept in a way that fails to address the relevant problems or goals.
3 Knowledge
Accurately or effectively uses the skill or concept in a way that addresses the relevant problems or goals
4 Deep knowledge
Accurately or effectively uses the skill or concept in a way that addresses the relevant problems or goals and demonstrates a deep grasp of the skill or concept by analyzing, explaining, or justifying the application in a way appropriate to the given context.

In the syllabus the correspondence between the Minerva grading system (0 to 4) and the Esade grading system (0 to 10) will be provided.

Bibliography

Timetable and sections