Piecing Together a Dream: A Reflection on My Doctoral Journey
Christina Wright reflects on her journey towards completing an EdD in Leadership Studies through the metaphor of a quilt, symbolizing different aspects such as personal characteristics, education and life experiences, program of study, cohort experience, and qualifying assessments. Each element of the quilt represents a crucial component in her academic pursuit, highlighting the importance of various factors in achieving her doctoral degree.
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PIECING TOGETHER A DREAM A Reflection of My Journey Towards a Doctoral Degree Christina Wright
My journey towards completing an EdD in Leadership Studies is like the parts of a quilt. Backing - My Personal Characteristics Batting - My Education and Life Experiences Quilt Top - Program of Study Quilting - Cohort Experience Binding - Qualifying Assessment and Residency Portfolio
BACKGROUND On my doctoral journey the backing of my quilt represents the innate abilities and talents that I possess Creativity Insatiable curiosity Love of the written word Love of the written word Ability to look at things in Ability to look at things in a unique way a unique way Thirst for new knowledge
EDUCATION AND LIFE EXPERIENCES Currere Individual Jouney Active Process Based on Experience and Self-Learning A.A. and B.A. in Psychology Education M.S. in Counseling Life Experiences Work Family Hobbies
PROGRAM OF STUDY Courses selected for our program Good Foundation Build on Previous Knowledge Practical Utilized Global 21 Skills
Foundation Block First Two Classes: Writing For Publication Learned basics of manuscript writing Cut the fat Show not tell Statistics Understand statistical information in journal articles Understand when to use which statistical tests
Research Block Research Design Basic ingredients of a dissertation Properly citing reference material How to design a research project. Qualitative Research Qualitative vs Quantitative Ethical behavior Mixed methods research Computer Analysis Survey Research in Education How to use data Use of statistical tests How to interpret data in articles Constructing a valid survey instrument How to avoid common mistakes in surveys How to conduct a field test
Curriculum Block Curriculum Development Curriculum Theories History of curriculum Important figures Important events Explored theories Critiqued these theories Developed personal theory Theories, Models, and Research in Teaching Explored theories of teaching Developed lesson plans using one theory Developed personal theory
Leadership Block Institutional Advancement Principles of Leadership Locating and pursuing financial support for institutions Leadership styles- Servant Leader Politics of Education Theories of Administration Identified leadership styles that fit with various organizations Important figures and events (Ron Heifetz-Adaptive Leadership)
Eclectic Block Program Evaluation Adult and Continuing Education Characteristics of successful programs How to evaluate effectiveness Needs and characteristics of adult learners Ethical Theories Explored personal thoughts and feelings on ethics Public School Law Technology and Curriculum Legal basis for policies and decisions Movie Maker, Audacity, and Delicious
COHORT EXPERIENCE Collaboration Friendship Support Resource
Qualifying Assessment and Residency Portfolio CO-AUTHORING A MANUSCRIPT CO-TEACHING A CLASS CO-PREPARING AND CO- PRESENTING A PROPOSAL AT A NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Publications: Stress and the Over Achiever: How Counselors Can Assist High Achieving Students Set Realistic Goals (Dr. Frances Simone) And Young Philanthropists: Teaching Childrento Become Cheerful Givers (Dr. Dennis Anderson)
Co-Teaching: The School and the Community with Dr. Mary Harris-John - Class Activities - Facilitated Class Discussion - Blackboard Discussion
Presentation: (Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) 2009 National Conference Chicago Establishing Broad Strokes of Collaboration Among Practicing Educators and Teacher Educators Within an Innovative Doctoral Cohort Approach Faculty Member: Dr. Calvin Meyer
Doctoral Seminar: Co-facilitator: Middle School Issues and Solutions
Panel Member: 2009Marshall University New Faculty Orientation Teaching Difficult Texts Faculty: Dr. Calvin Meyer
REFLECTION ON LEARNING Designing Research Studies Creating Survey Instruments Analyzing Data Using Qualitative Study Techniques Conducting Research Citing Resources Properly Preparing Manuscripts for Publication Confident to move forward
NEXT STEP Continue engaging in action research Some areas of interest: -Gifted education -Stress and its effect on student achievement
