The SDL Contract
One of the most integral parts of an SDL is the contract, which will be discussed later. In the contract, our Roman-empire-loving friend (who we’ll call Julia) would specify what she wanted to accomplish by the end of the quarter. Eager to learn as much as she could, Julia decide that she would complete 10 papers or projects, as well as doing a presentatin to the SDL class at the end of the quarter. Her teacher was skeptical, and encouraged Julia to lower her goals, but Julia was determined.
Come mid-quarter, Julia felt overwhelmed. She had completed two excellent papers, as well as a model of the Colosseum, but was worried since since she was two assignments behind. Julia and her teacher met to discuss her goals - which were subsequently lowered to seven papers and projects. Relieved and determined, Julia finished up the quarter.
Below is a version of Julia’s Imaginary Contract:
(For educational purposes only, not for use as a substitute for a real contract)
Name : Julia Smith
Credit: Social Studies Elective
Grade: 10
Topic: The Roman Empire
Goals:
I want to learn as much about the Roman Empire as possible in a quarter. I want to know about the culture, customs, history, and language. I want to write 10 papers or projects (like models) by the end of the 7 week quarter. At the end of the quarter, I want to do a presentation to the SDL class about what I learned. I also want to log 40 hours in my journal.
Materials, resources needed:
I need paper, pencils, my Uncle Tim who is a history professor, books, time, materials for projects and self will.
Timeline
Weeks 1 -2
Contract completed
2 papers/projects completed
Weeks 3 - 4
3 more papers/projects completed
Weeks 5 - 6
Meet with teacher for midterm
3 more papers/projects completed
Weeks 7 - 8
Final presentation
2 more papers/projects completed
Grading:
For an A, I want to finish all the goals of my contract in an excellent way, and maybe even do an extra project.
For a B, I want to finish all of my goals in a good way.
For a C, I want to finish most of my goals in an average way.
Signatures:
Parents____________________________
Student____________________________
Counselor___________________________
SDL Advisor_________________________
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