This
course has provided me with very important information within the education
system. At the start of the course, I honestly thought it was going to be the
typical research paper class. I was already mentally prepared for the countless
hours I was going to spend reading and analyzing a plethora of journals,
articles, and books. However, I was very wrong. This class introduced me to the
term “action research” and provided me with a different point of view in
regards to doing research. In addition, it has opened so many opportunities to
me with my campus than I could ever imagine.
One
of things I will take away from this course will definitely be the lectures.
They were very engaging and informative. I really enjoyed the lectures from the
three previous students in the Academic Partnership Program such as Dr.
Chargois and Mr. Briseno. They seem to have a clear understanding of how to be
an administrator. In addition, because Dr. Chargois is the superintendent for
the school district I work for, it provided me with motivation to continue with
the path of Educational Technology. Although he may not know it, he definitely
motivated me to become the best teacher that I can be.
The
readings were very helpful and informative as well. Although at times they were
lengthy, it was definitely a textbook I did not dread to pick up. It provided
me with different ideas and approaches in regards to choosing an action
research topic and making sure it covered certain points in relation to the
CARE model.
Finally,
what can I say in regards to the assignments, activities, discussion boards,
and blogs? Without my cohort, I believe that I would not have made it through
the 5 intense weeks. I have learned so much from each one of them and I feel
like I personally know them already even though I have not physically met them.
We have worked together so much whether it’s making sure we have everything we
need to for our assignments, to staying on top of each other’s blogs. In
addition, the posts, via our discussion board, provided me, and others, with so
many different ideas that I would have never considered. I must admit, there
were plenty of times throughout this course that I would just tell myself to
just quit. However, it would never fail when my cohort of the weekly
conferences with my professor would prove me otherwise and I would reconsider
my decision to quit. I think the program, throughout the 2 courses that I have
taken thus far, really has professors that care and are genuinely concerned
with the progress that we make. In addition to that, they also understand that
we are not students 24/7. They are very aware that we have professional jobs as
well as well as family that we need to be with. It’s this type of understanding
that I believe they are able to connect with us keep us motivated.
Now it is safe to say that I definitely do not feel alone in this
program. My family, professors, cohort, and my campus has made me feel so
comfortable and has kept me motivated to continue with this intense and fast
paced program.
That's good that everyone has made you feel so comfortable. Maintain your motivation as our journey has begun on the administrative road!! Good luck on your action research project :)
ReplyDeleteYour reflection was awesome. I understand when it just seems easier to quit, but having a supportive cohort, family and colleagues makes all the difference in the world. And remember, if this were easy there would be more people doing it. We are the select few and we have to accept the challenges as well as the joy that comes in pursuing a master's degree! We are going to make it!!!
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