Connections: Binding us together

Portfolio Qualifying AssessmentJill WoodMarshall UniversityNovember 17th, 2014

Thank you

My Committee Members:Chair, Dr. Edna Meisel, Ed.D.

Dr. Lisa Heaton, Ph.D.

Dr. Louis Watts, Ed.D.

Dr. Brenda Tuckwiller, Ed.D.

MU Cohort Members

Dr. Ron Childress, Ed.D.

My Family:Brendhan, Anthony & Katie Wood

Interconnectedne

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n.--having internal connections between the parts or elements

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

"Life doesn't make any sense without

interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn

that, the better for us all."

Erik Erikson

MU Cohort Model

The cohort can be compared to an ecosystem.

All of the parts make the system work due to the interconnectedness of the components, the people.

During my time in the program, I have interacted and depended upon many people involved in the cohort.

The collaborative nature of the program has been greatly beneficial to me and provided support that I needed.

We may all be different, but we are connected to education is some fashion.

Reflection

Illustrates my journey through the doctoral program.

Evidence of my growth is provided through the following examples:

Academic Coursework

Collaboration

Scholarship

Curriculum Theory Influences

Academic CourseworkCurriculum & InstructionLeadership Studies

Coursework

Binding agent of the program.

Foundation

ConnectionsPersonal and Professional Life

Growth in KnowledgeCurriculum and Instruction

Leadership Studies

Curriculum & Instruction

CI 702 Curriculum Theory “…curriculum theory is often an intangible, almost mythical, concept that may be difficult to grasp and seem impractical in education…” (Wood, 2013)

Came away with an understanding that there are certain theories and theorists that align with my teaching style and beliefs about learning.

CI 706 Multicultural & Diversity IssuesThinking Outside the Girl Box: Teaming up with Resilient Youth in Appalachia

Resonated with my beliefs that we are failing female students in STEM fields

More aware of the need to differentiate education to reach students that are struggling.

Personal Curriculum Theory

ProgressivismHumanism

Postmodernism

Interconnectedness

Differentiation

Local Meanings

Personal Experiences

Collaboration

Authentic Relationships

Research Opportunities

EDF 625 Dr. DebelaQualitative Research Literature Review

EDF 711 Dr. Childress & Dr. TuckwillerMU Doctoral Program Student Survey

CIEC 700 Dr. Heaton

Social Networking in Secondary Science Education

CI 707 Dr. CampbellCurriculum Change on College Summit

Leadership Studies

LS 710 Principles of LeadershipPersonal Model of Leadership

Robert K. Greenleaf’s Servant Leader Theory

I want to lead in a way that helps others achieve their own success as well as program success.

LS 705 Administration TheoryHidden Curriculum

CCSS & RTTT

Underlying themes of globalism, economics, capitalism, and competition.

My Ideas of Leadership

Effective Leaders

Adapt to Change

Lead with Integrity

Distributed Decision Making

Build Authentic Relationships

Welcome Diversity

Collaboration

Class Projects

Co-TeachingCIEC 534 Applications Software in the Classroom Curriculum

2 Modules

Co-Development CIEC 561 Wired for Learning

Subject Sampler Module

Marshall University Student/Doctoral Seminar Committee Member

Collaboration in Coursework

CI 701 Dr. CottleLS 705 Dr. Nicholson

• Fragmented• Disjointed• Shallow

LS 740 Dr. HisiroCI 706 Dr. Lassiter

• More Cohesive

• Deeper

CI 703 Dr. ChildressLS 707 Dr. Nicholson• Authentic

Relationships• Established

Roles• Polished

Scholarship“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” John Dewey

Co-Publication Attempt with Dr. Fran SimoneJournal of Science Education and Technology

Ten Sci Fi Novels & Films to Spark Student Interest in STEM Careers

Co-PresentationsWV Statewide Technology Conference—Dr. Meisel in Summer 2013

ICQI-Dr. Campbell in Spring 2014

Theoretical InfluencesBringing the Connections Together

Theorists

John Dewey and the Progressive MovementIndividualized Learning

Making learning relevant to real-life

Jean-Francois Lyotard PostmodernismLocalized ways of doing things—Uniqueness/Personal Experience

Joseph SchwabThe ‘here-and-now’

Active Student Engagement vs. Passive Transmission of Information

Practical in Nature

John Goodlad HumanisticTheme of Interconnectedness

The need to change must be carefully considered and implemented

Tying it all together!Summary and Next Steps...

Next Steps

What have I learned about C& I and Leadership Studies?

I want to see and help make a change in pubic education that is lasting.

I believe we need to work with teachers and universities to make this change.

I want to lead with compassion, experience, adaptability, knowledge, and desire to serve.

Collaboration and creating connections among stakeholders in education is the key to change.

Dissertation ThoughtsI am interested in why females seem to lose interest and ability in STEM fields as they age.

Are there ways we can boost their interest and achievement levels?

My next step is to develop a problem statement and narrow down a topic that will add to the body of literature in a meaningful way.

Quantitative study with interviews.