普通教育

The General Education program at ACPHS supports the mission of the College to instill 值, attitudes and skills that enable lifelong intellectual, 文化, personal and professional growth. Courses offered in the first two years expand the student’s historical, 文化, 文学, scientific and philosophical perspectives. These courses also foster the critical assessment of ethical and humanistic 值, and emphasize the communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare the student to advance in their professional discipline and 文化 competency. Through its blend of required and elective courses, the College strives to expose students to the complexities of the world and prepare them to become valuable participants

基本的文化

定义为:

读写能力

  1. Produce and analyze written language in English within the conventions and genres of a particular discipline. 
    1. Utilize grammar, writing conventions, and discipline-specific genre to facilitate and convey meaning. 
    2. Create purpose-driven compositions, taking into account diverse audiences. 
    3. Demonstrate use of the writing process including pre-writing, drafting, and revision. 
    4. Selectively incorporate and correctly attribute other peoples’ ideas and writing. 
    5. Identify the thesis or purpose of a text 
    6. Critically 评估 how statements within a text support an argument and are related to and build on one another via overall structure, 文本特征, and discipline-specific genre. 

计算能力

  1. Use numbers and other symbols to understand and express quantitative relationships, employ quantitative methods, and draw inferences from mathematical models. 

2.1 Provide accurate explanations of information presented in mathematical forms. 

2.2 Competently convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words).  

2.3 Complete calculations to comprehensively solve problems. 

2.4 Use the quantitative analysis of data as the basis for judgments, drawing reasonable and appropriate conclusions from this work.

科学素养

  1. Use the scientific method to acquire new knowledge: to include identification of a problem statement, formulation and testing of a hypothesis, identification and control of variables, 实验设计, and interpretation of data generating evidence-based conclusions to include potential future directions.

3.1 Utilize relevant observations for problem investigation. 

3.2 Construct an appropriate method of inquiry, developing a detailed hypothesis to include pertinent facts, considering multiple points of view.

3.3 Explain the purpose of the experiment, stating the materials required to complete the procedure. 

3.4 Review experimental variables and controls choosing modifications as appropriate for experimentation performed. 

3.5收集, review and analyze evidence to reveal important patterns, differences or similarities related to hypothesis.  

3.6 Review results relative to the hypothesis with consideration for further/future experimentation. 

3.7 Extrapolate conclusions from generated data, considering opposing viewpoints and related outcomes that are identifiable.

信息素养

  1. Determine the nature and extent of information need; find, access and critically 评估 information to accomplish a specific purpose and use information in an ethical and legal manner. 

4.1 Define the scope of the information need.

4.2 Identify relevant key concepts or main ideas related to information need 和识别 the different types and formats of information sources, employing good judgment in the selection and use of sources. 

4.3 Determine appropriate keywords and related search terms, developing and executing effective search strategies using appropriate tools. 

4.4 应用 appropriate criteria to 评估 the reliability, 相关性, 权威, and accuracy of information found and critically 评估 the creators of sources, 包括语气, 主体性, 和偏见. 

4.5 Acknowledge the original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation.

科技素养

  1. 应用 appropriate computing tools and electronic resources to address specific tasks related to data storage, presentation of information, 和组织.

5.1 Select the most appropriate tool(s) and technology to address a specific task. 

5.2 Describe the basic security issues with various types of information, 信息使用, and information devices.  

5.3 Use online and electronic resources to communicate and collaborate. 

5.4 Use technological resources and applications to support personal, 学术, and professional productivity.  

5.5 Use technology to create presentational content that is equally accessible.

文化素养

  1. Explain the diversity within and among 文化s and human experiences and summarize its impact on the 个人 and society. 

6.1 Demonstrate and explain the need for further study of other 文化s by creating and seeking answers to additional pertinent questions.

6.2 Describe own 文化 rules 和偏见 and both identify and articulate the value in bringing new perspectives to those rules 和偏见.

6.3分析智力, 情感, and material elements important to members of at least one other 文化.

Social Justice, Equity, and Responsibility 读写能力

  1. Describe how social structures produce inequalities in 集团 outcomes, 和识别, 评估, and consider how various policies and practices alter these outcomes. 

7.1 Describe how various elements inherent to one’s own 文化 and to other 文化s have historically been privileged or undervalued.   

7.2 Analyze at multiple levels (e.g., 个人, 集团, community) the impact of history, 文化, 机构, practices or policies on diversity and equity issues. 

7.3 Analyze the impact of potential equity strategies on affected 集团s in relation to a specific equity issue. 

7.4 Explain the potential for the power of diversity to serve as a source of creativity, 创新, and productive collaboration. 

公民素养

  1. Analyze complex issues that have public consequences, participate in democratic discourse, 和识别 opportunities to help 个人s and improve public policy. 

8.1 Analyze knowledge (facts, theories, etc.) from an 学术 study/ field/discipline, making relevant connections to civic engagement that has public consequences. 

8.2 Communicate in meaningful public discourse (i.e., 辩论, 游说团体, 提倡), showing ability to express, 听......, and take into account ideas and messages based on others' perspectives. 

8.3 Identify intentional ways to participate in civic contexts and structures and begin to reflect or describe how these actions may benefit 个人(s) or communities. 

Oral-Visual Communication 读写能力

  1. Produce and interpret spoken language and embodied communication, including prepared presentations and extemporaneous speech designed to increase knowledge, 促进理解, or promote change in the audiences’ attitudes, 值, 信仰, 或行为.

9.1 Develop an organizational pattern that enhances the cohesion of the message. (i.e., specific introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, and transitions)  

9.2 Choose language that is imaginative, accessible (e.g., translating jargon), and inclusive.  

9.3 Project confidence via delivery techniques (e.g., 体积, 眼神交流, 手势, 面部表情, 的姿势, 运动, 表达能力, 和速度). 

9.4 Use visual communication that supports the effectiveness of the message (e.g., slides data visualization, diagram, photograph, illustration).  

9.5 Practice active listening (e.g., 注意力, 开放的思想, and literal/critical comprehension) during oral presentations, 表演, 和/或分组.

 

GELOs -胜任力

 

定义为:

能力

Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving

  1. Identify and 评估 ideas and information to devise innovative ways to address complex problems. Formulate responses to make informed, 理性的, and responsible decisions through the application, 合成, or repurposing of knowledge to implement solutions.

 

10.1 Describe the problem and assess information from multiple sources.

10.2 Develop an objective and comprehensive analysis, considering 假设 和偏见.  

10.3 Create a novel idea, question, approach, or product to address the problem.  

10.4 Resolve problems by applying logical reasoning to determine appropriate pathways for effective solutions.

Values and Ethical Decision-Making

  1. Identify ethical problems and apply ethical principles, 值语句, and other relevant considerations and skills (e.g., critical thinking) in order to act prudently in a diverse society.

11.1 Analyze core 信仰 and their origins at the 个人 and/or 集团 level. 

11.2 Identify questions about ethical/moral issues or value judgments questions when presented in a complex, 多层次的上下文.

11.3 应用 principles to the solution of an ethical/moral issue or question.

11.4 Evaluate responses to ethical/moral issues or questions (objections, 对异议的回应, 假设, 影响).

协作

  1. Work effectively with others towards a common goal by engaging diverse perspectives and building consensus.

12.1 Explain how social and professional roles create distinct perspectives and priorities that shape our approaches to collaboration.

12.2 Integrate social skills (active listening, 同理心, 自我意识, tactfulness) to cultivate an inclusive environment where people are comfortable sharing and discussing disparate viewpoints.

12.3 Integrate decision-making processes and conflict management strategies to negotiate solutions that satisfy disparate interests.