CORR 106 Example of Course @
Question One : Asst. Prosecutor, Susan Devos spoke to our class this semester. Talk
in detail about insights into what you learned from her talk?
I learned a lot from Asst. Prosecutor, Susan Devos. She talked a lot about
becoming a prosecutor, the duties of a prosecutor and law school. First off, a
prosecutor is a chief representative of the prosecution with the civil law system.
She said you do not need to major in law, if you want to become a prosecutor; you
will just need to go to at least three years of law school. Susan did not know she
wanted to be a prosecutor right away; it wasn’t until after a few years in college
when she decided she wanted to major in law.
She also talked a little about her life as a prosecutor. She went to Hamline for
law school. For her first four years she went to the University of Minnesota- Duluth
to get her bachelor’s degree then for the three years of law school she went to
Hamlin. She said there are only a few law schools in the state of Minnesota.
Including Hamline, there are only two others: the University of Minnesota, and St.
Thomas School of Law.
She talked a lot more about being a prosecutor, but I can’t remember. I
turned in my sheet that day during class, which had all of my notes on it.
Question Two
Jayme Jackson the Program Director for the Blue Earth County Sexual Resource
Center gave many insights into the world of sexually related crimes. Discuss in detail
the insights you gained?
The program director of the Blue Earth County Sexual Violence Resource Center,
Jayme Jackson talked a lot about the Sexual Violence Resource Center and sexually
related crimes. The Blue Earth County Sexual Violence Resource Center offers
confidential support services for survivors of sexual violence for free. The center also
engages in community education and awareness efforts. The center also provides a 24hour crisis response for victims. There is also an advocate, who answers specific
questions about rape kits/medical exams, criminal justice procedures, law enforcement,
court, probation and civil options (restraining orders). They are also trained professionals
that give support and information for concerned friends and family. These advocates
provide information with any concerns or questions concerned people have. The service
center always provides on-going assistance, resources and referrals to other services, and
also provides the community/public awareness and education.
She said there are many sexually crimes that are becoming more and more
popular. She talked about “sexting”. Sexting is text messaging other people nude or
inappropriate pictures. This is becoming more and more popular with the younger
generations, such as junior high school students and even elementary aged students.
Sexting is actually considered a serious felony, and if caught you can be sentenced to
many years in prison. People who accused of sexting can also face porn charges.
Question Three
Active Learning is involving yourself in a class to generate your own knowledge of
the class rather than having the class taught primarily by an instructor. Discuss your
views either for or against Active Learning?
I have never been in an active learning course before; introduction to
criminal justice system 106 was my first experience with active learning. The first
day of the class, I did not know what to expect. When the instructor told us what
active learning was, I was a little apprehensive because I was so use to classes
where the teacher taught us everything. I have never been the person who is able to
teach themselves. As the semester is nearing to an end, and I have now had
experience with active learning, I personally think it is a good idea.
First, active learning gets the students involved. In most classes the teacher
talks the entire class period, and the students are expected to sit, listen and take
notes. My whole life I thought all classes were like this until I was in Corrections.
Now I know I learn much better when I am involved and can interact with others.
By getting the students involved, students learn more material, remember the
material longer, meet other students and hopefully enjoy class more.
Second, collaborative learning is a method that has to do with active learning.
Collaborative learning is an approach to learning and educating that involves
students to work together to solve a problem or complete a task. An advantage to
having collaborative learning is students have the chance to speak their mind, share
their views and opinions, and even develop skills that involve working with others.
Third, there are several values that come with active learning. It builds
diversity between the students as they learn about one another. Active learning
also develops speaking and communicating skills by speaking up during classroom
discussions. It can also make kids want to learn, and want to come to class. Another
value could be active learning develops study groups.
In conclusion, I think active learning courses are good ideas. The students
are required to get involved, speak up in discussions, and are shown different
learning methods including collaborative learning. They also give students the
chance to develop communication skills and step out of their comfort zone by
speaking up. If I have the chance in the future to take another active learning
course, I would definitely take it.
Question Four
Choose Four Elements of the Behavioral Dimensions of Grades and discuss in detail
how you used them in any of your classes this semester? Examples: Ability-Talent,
Attendance-Commitment, Attitude-Dedication etc.
There are many different elements from the Behavioral Dimensions of
Grades sheet that was handed out in the beginning of the semester that has helped
me with my classes. After looking over the sheet, I would like to talk about Ability
(talent), attendance (commitment), attitude (dedication), and performance.
First, if you are an outstanding student, you must have great aptitude and
high motivation to do something and get things done. Without motivation, you will
go nowhere in life. I will admit there were times during the semester where I had
no motivation to do the d2l discussion questions, but I did them anyway. I thought
to myself “it won’t matter if I don’t finish these questions; the most points I’ll lose is
only 5… What’s the big deal?” Then I rethought about it, because I am trying my
hardest to get an ‘A’ in this class, so I sat down and did not move until the questions
were completed. I would say my motivation comes from wanting to get an ‘A’.
Second, attendance and being committed is another big element to being an
outstanding student. I will again admit there were plenty of times where I almost
did not make it to class because I was too tired, but I dragged myself out of bed and
went anyway. When I had the urge to skip class, I would tell myself “what if I missed
something important? What if I missed the chance to get points?” Thinking those
things made me go to class every single day, and I am proud to say I have never
missed class.
Third, attitude and dedication is a must, when it comes down to being an
outstanding student. It shows you have initiative and you have the desire to excel
which shows you do more work than what is desired. To take initiative you are
being proactive and leading action.
The final element in showing you are an outstanding student is performance.
To receive an ‘A’ in school, you need to make it a goal to obtain the highest scores in
class. You need to put in so many hours to study and do homework, and give it your
all. Performance is also showing you can budget your time and are able to deal with
test anxiety.
In conclusion, these four elements are the elements that I take to heart when
it comes to school and being an ‘A’ or outstanding student. The behavioral
dimensions of grades sheet helped guide me this semester in becoming a better
student and harder worker. Before receiving the sheet, I did not have a structured
guideline for myself. The four elements that I talked about, ability, attendance,
attitude, and performance are the ones that I have used in my classes this semester.