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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Content Expertise
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- I can introduce myself to the shelter staff and actively listen during the orientation to understand the basic operations and team roles
- I can reflect on these initial learnings in a blog entry, identifying at least two essential skills in animal care and how they positively impact the community.
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- I can effectively engage in discussions with interns and staff at the animal shelter or veterinary, sharing and reflecting on initial ideas about animal care
- I can document my experiences, identify areas where I need to develop further skills, and incorporate feedback to improve my understanding and approach.
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- I can effectively apply my understanding of animal care techniques by successfully completing tasks at the animal shelter, such as feeding, cleaning, and handling animals, while showing care and empathy
- I can create a detailed guide that includes my experiences and problem-solving strategies, and I clearly communicate the significance of my contributions to others interested in animal welfare.
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- I can demonstrate thorough content expertise by effectively applying animal care techniques and innovative problem-solving strategies during my internship
- I actively engage with staff and volunteers to gain insights and showcase my learning by creating a comprehensive guide that details my experiences
- My photo documentary and reflective blog entries vividly illustrate the impact of my contributions and my developed skills, which I confidently present and discuss during the exhibition.
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Deeper Learning Competencies
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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- I can participate actively in discussions and tasks at the animal shelter, asking questions to clarify complex animal care concepts and trying out basic care techniques with guidance
- I recognize and describe one or two simple challenges within the shelter environment and propose basic ideas to address these issues, demonstrating my initial understanding of problem-solving.
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- I can identify key problems in animal care at the shelter and develop at least one new strategy to address these issues effectively
- I actively seek feedback on my approach from mentors or peers and adjust my ideas based on their input to improve results
- Additionally, I reflect on my problem-solving process and document different techniques I used to overcome challenges in my blog entries.
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- I can independently identify and apply effective animal care techniques during my internship, using innovative problem-solving strategies to address challenges in animal welfare
- I demonstrate adaptability and teamwork by collaborating with staff and peers to implement solutions that positively impact the community.
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- I can expertly apply innovative solutions to complex animal care challenges at the shelter, demonstrating creative problem-solving skills
- I engage thoroughly with mentors and peers to explore diverse strategies, reflect on their impact, and adapt my approach as needed to ensure positive outcomes for the animals and community.
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