of Education (Ed.D). in Educational Administration on a full-time basis through the combined program resulting in building and district licensure. After accomplishing a doctoral degree in Educational Administration, I intend to lead as an executive leader in school district(s), shape curriculum and instructional pedagogies, teach future teachers, and to contribute to the changing landscape of educational research. I believe my experiences as a scholar, classroom teacher, and program coordinator
Professional Growth and Future Goals Eighteen months ago I began my Master’s Degree at Lamar University, and I thought I knew what the result of the endeavor would be. I would simply complete the coursework and graduate with my Master’s Degree. However, I did not expect the changes that would take place in me as a result of the educational journey. To be quite honest, this Master’s coursework began as a fulfillment of a bucket-list dream. When I was a student at Lamar in the early 1990s, I knew
learning about different educational philosophies, the learning and the teaching process, creating lesson plans, learning about project approach, making essential questions, experiential learning, constructivist approach, cooperative and collaborative learning, classroom management, handling and adapting to different scenarios in the classroom to facilitating a class discussion. I can say that this class has been very well-rounded and has answered some of my concerns as a future educator. This class
My Philosophy Introduction “The statement of teaching philosophy (also called the teaching statement or teaching philosophy statement) promotes reflective practice by encouraging instructors to describe their teaching methods, to justify why they use those methods, to analyze the effectiveness of those methods, and to consider how they might appropriately modify those methods in future courses.” (Schönwetter et al., 2002) Stake holder motivation, engagement, cognitive associations, and personal
My educational autobiography consists of my time from my early days in elementary school until the day I graduated from the University of Southern California. I had many great experiences as well as some dreadful ones. The experiences from my educational career will mold the teacher I will become in the future. My elementary schools years were spent at Kenter Canyon Elementary. I remember my very first teacher in Kindergarten, Mrs. G, she was very kind to all her students. Her compassion
13 February 2011 My Philosophy of Education I believe that progressivism educational philosophy most closely matches my educational ideals. In my opinion based on the progressivism educational philosophy, the purpose of education is to enable students to learn useful knowledge that has meaning to them in the future. Thus, the most useful education for students is the skill of “learning how to learn”. When students understand the methods
Incorporating Education Theories In The Classroom Introduction Education is an essential aspect to the lives of students and teachers. As stated by Smith, Dockrell, & Tomlinson (1997) in their valuation of the connection between pedagogical approaches and cultural diversity, the interpretation of the conceptual framework of the curriculum requires the understanding of cultural backgrounds. The concept of development and learning requires the involvement of individuals, their self-regulatory abilities
daily practices and experiences. Professors that shared experiential knowledge, allowed me to gain deeper understanding of the content and practical applications. This combination allowed me to quickly implement new practices in my classroom early in my teaching career and tools early in my management career. I hope to be a higher education educator who makes experiential connections and adds a practical dimension to my classes through the incorporation of real-world experiences. I believe this will
of Education Essay Throughout my journey as a student at Winthrop University, I have faced many different experiences that have helped mold me into the educator I am today. My journey as an educator has just merely begun, and at this point, it is extremely important for me to use this time for self-evaluation. My time at Winthrop University has provided me with my largest educational experiences, such as my class time in CRTW, my field placement in EDCO 201, and my time working with Clover High School’s
My Professional Goals As I think about my future goals, I find the thought to be difficult. At this moment, I am living out a goal of pursuing a Doctoral degree that focuses on two areas that I absolutely love, Education and Technology. To think of a goal beyond completing my doctoral journey, adds to the difficulty I face. However, for the purposes of preparing this professional growth plan, it is necessary to think beyond the moment and identify a goal. When creating a professional growth plan