Doctor Of Education Research Paper

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Reflecting on the Doctor of Education Program

The beginning of this semester has presented me with more academic and philosophical jitters than any other I can remember. But, I am humbled and grateful for this life changing experience, to be inspired by others who have reached their milestone.

As Scott Kinney, President, of Capella University commented that the schools mission is to help busy working professionals achieve their academic goals. Capella University has delivered an ambitious agenda with a great deal of determination and focuses on making sure every student reach his or her full potential. I feel as though I have gained an extended family

With a life long passion for education, I have developed an interest in adult education.

Earlier in my career, I was an educational program counselor for inmates at a federal prison.

How they constituted their world through the life of crime. It was amazing to see the skills I’ve learned and was able to put into action with individuals incarcerated. The inmates felt confident to confide in me, expressing their need for additional help with reading, math, or writing a letter home to their loved ones. Often the inmates would expound indicating, “if you were my teacher back when, I wouldn’t be in this situation today”. I realized I wanted to teach adults, and I could achieve greatness in others if I so desired.

Reflection: Dr. Feranda Williamson, Dean School of Education, Dr. Williamson began congratulating us on our “Life changing decisions in starting an incredible journey towards a Doctoral Degree. My decision to pursue a doctoral degree was complex and there were specific milestones and steps on the pathway I took to get here. However, my desires and motivations for pursuing the doctorate is to remain professionally and personally intrigued, stimulated, curious and

current.

Reflection on Dr. Kathryn Campbell, Faculty Advisor for Adult Education. The design and the components of this program is geared to make a significant difference, while discovering the excitement of learning, and demonstrate the achievement through leadership and management individually and collaboratively.

Reflection: Dr. Melissa McIntyre, Curriculum & Instruction. This is a very rigorous and collaborative program.

Reflection: Dr. Jamie Barron, Faculty Chair, EdD. Program, Educational Leadership and Management Specialist. The program is designed to pave the way for students to demonstrate the educational needs for community members, colleges, schools, creativity, businesses, application, and life-long learning.

The doctor of education degree will serve me in my professional life as a foundation of serving others by sharing my professional experiences. After receiving this invaluable knowledge, it will help develop in me a passion to challenge life with a critical gaze, explore the unknown, enable me to open my mind to limitless possibilities, and ask questions. Even thought, the program is rigorous and academically demanding.
My degree will afforded me the opportunity to identify the strengths of others as a stepping stone to becoming a powerful leader and manager.
I envision the infrastructure of this milestone, I envision my professional, academic, and personal limits reaching new heights.. I have come to realize that the greatest achievement in this program will not be the amount of information I have acquired, but learning and understanding the process used to acquire it.
I feel fully prepared to begin my journey to become a successful leader.

What I learned from the Multimedia Presentations

I learned that the presentation aid was a vehicle to communication, with a variety of courses to choose from. There were more than enough information to make the main point effective.

The Journey from Novice to Expert.
I envisioned myself developing from one end of the spectrum as a novice to the other end as an expert. I really enjoyed the belts signifying the achievement of new levels of expertise. will rely totally on the external authorities for knowledge. This is the foundation for the rest of the course.