This weeks studies included information addressing the differences between a practitioner-scholar at a Masters level of learning and a scholar-practitioner at a Doctorates level of learning. In my own words, I will address my understanding of the difference between the two, what it means to be a practitioner-scholar within the field of psychology, how my knowledge of this model has changed my vision and goals in the field, and what the top three aspect of knowledge and skill that I need to develop to become a psychology practitioner-scholar.
According to my understanding of the Scholar Practitioner Model (McClintock, C. 2003) a practitioner-scholar is one that has learned on a Master's level in which they incorporate what they have learned
into their practice while building their own ideas. A scholar-practitioner, however, is an expert in their field and while they practice their expertise they also contribute to others' learning and they conduct their own research. Being a practitioner-scholar within the field of psychology means that I will am not through with my journey although I have the education to practice in on a Masters level in my field. This will mean that I am not an expert in my field and constant learning and guidance will be necessary for me. However, I believe that being practitioner-scholar will also mean that I know enough about my field that I can formulate my own thoughts and ideas and find a system that works best for me while continuing to learn new ways of practice. The knowledge of this model has changed my vision and goals in the field somewhat as before I did not necessarily want to move forward with my Doctorates degree; however, this model put my education in a different perspective as I believe I want to advance my education and career in psychology to a scholar-practitioner. I believe that becoming an expert in the field of psychology, contributing to research, and assisting others in their education of psychology would offer me great fullfillment. The top three aspects of knowledge and skills that one needs to develop to become a psychology practitioner-scholar is cognitive, personal, and behavioral attributes (McClintock, C. 2003). Becoming a practitioner-scholar in the field of psychology requires mindful changes and growth cognitively, personally, and behaviorally; this should come over time in your graduate studies.
After reading and evaluating both McClintock’s scholar-practitioner model and Capella’s scholar--practitioner learning model, My impressions were that McClintock's drew importance towards one achieving a high professional standard, Influenced by science, theory and research; intertwined with a balance of making connection with the real world and abiding by the ethical code of conduct. McClintock (2004) states, Scholar practitioner is committed to the well-being of clients and colleagues. Moreover, he emphasized that scholar-practitioners require unique understanding, knowledge and perspective through effective interrelations within the communities of practice. Capella’s scholar-practitioner learning model focuses on education identity, trainings, group knowledge, theory, application,and analyzing. Consequently, the aspects of McClintock’s scholar-practitioner model supports Capella’s scholar- practitioner learning model is that through these sets of guidelines, strategies and practices- scholars can become successful both personally and professionally while creating a balance of theoretical practice and connection through the real world.
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The Department of Education states that an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is an academic opportunity for parents, teachers, administrators and human services personnel to provide assistance to students with disabilities. Individualized Education Programs are written plans that state specific learning goals and designate educational services that are designed to meet a student’s individual needs.
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Also I would like to indulge more in One of the benefits is able to handle any situation with patients that you encounter. Another benefit of being a practitioner scholar is that you are knowledgeable in the field. I currently work in a call center environment and it’s important to be knowledgeable, people want to know that you are able to provide accurate information and sound confident in doing so. Being a practitioner scholar in this field of psychology is the same. In order to guide people in the right direction in a counseling section, you want to know what you are speaking about and sound confident when you are speaking about it.
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Mike Rose grew up in a middle-class, blue collar family. He was not the best student until he was pushed by a teacher during his primary schooling. In college he studied humanities and social/ psychological sciences. Later on, he attended graduate school to study education and cognitive psychology. Although he didn 't have the formal education he has now, Rose is able to analyze his memories of his mother and how she learned the same skills he studied in school, in her work place. Growing up in a blue-collar household, Rose is able to explain what its like to work in that field based off first hand observations.
In this essay I am looking at where Psychology as a discipline has come from and what affects these early ideas have had on psychology today, Psychology as a whole has stemmed from a number of different areas of study from Physics to Biology,
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...Light and Cox (2001) outline that for academics who are preparing students for a place in the community, there are significant learning implications, such as the teaching of vocational skills. There is a defined common aim in the domains of the sciences and humanities and some shared discipline strengths – the domain specific goals feed the process to achieve the overall attributes common to all disciplines. Accordingly, the opportunities for inter-faculty liaison and sharing of modules of work and indeed qualifications in some circumstances can be realised by educators working cooperatively. Further to this, there are also opportunities for the humanities and sciences to interact with one another in terms of how such attributes are taught and sustained – but this demands knowledge and skills relating to instructional psychology, particularly transfer of learning.