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Individual Development Plan

Draft - 6/25/97

Competency 6. A competent scholar with a working knowledge of . . .

Educational foundations.

Theories of learning and human development.

Theories of leadership and management.

Social values such as family dynamics, political issues, and bureaucratic structures.

Educational technology and its application.

A. Educational foundations.

Prior Experiences/Education

• Completed Course work:

Course	Number	Credits
Fundamentals of Curriculum	ED-P&L 860	3

• My Master's thesis explored the theological/philosophical roots of the prevalence of phonics instruction in fundamentalist Christian education. Reasons why Christian educators had/have a bias toward phonics instruction in reading instruction were discussed.

Vision Statement

• I want to have a well-rounded knowledge of educational foundations and philosophical viewpoints in public and private education, including home education. I want to better integrate my personal faith and philosophy.

Proposal

• Take an independent study course on educational philosophy and foundations. I will read Dr. George Knight's Philosophy of Education and write reflections as I work to formulate a personal philosophy of education. Since I am employed in public education, I will articulate how my Christian worldview meshes with my public employment.

Portfolio Documentation

• See transcripts from Ohio State University.
• A copy of my qualitative research project complete for my Master's thesis will be on file. Also, a copy of the article based on my thesis and published in the JRCE will be filed here, along with reactions/discussions from the article.
• My AU transcript, and reflections and writings from my work will be on file.

B. Theories of Learning and Human Development.

Prior Experiences/Education

• Completed Course work:

Course	Number	Credits
Applied Linguistics	ED-T&P 665	3
Outcomes Driven Develop. Model	EDA 614	3

• At least two of the completed chapters in my book have to do with the specifics of the linguistic development of young children. The discussions relate to a "language centered" view of the development of spoken and written language in children.

Vision Statement

• I wish to develop a fluent, working knowledge of foundational theories of learning and apply them to my teaching of children and adults.

Proposal

• I will take an independent study course in learning theories. The readings and assignments will parallel those given in the Learning and Motivation (EPDC680) course taught by Dr. Tucker. I will make connections with philosophical bases and psychology. I will also contrast pedagogy with andragogy - the teaching of children vs. adults.

Portfolio Documentation

• See transcripts from Ohio State University.
• A copy of my book, or at least the chapters having to do with learning theory and human development, will be on file.
• My AU transcript, and a sample of writings and completed course assignments will be on file.

C. Theories of Leadership and Management.

Prior Experiences/Education

• Readings and discussions for the orientation session of this Leadership program included The Religion of Power, Leadership and the New Science, and In the Name of Jesus.
• I was a Jennings Scholar Recipient for our school district in the 1993-94 school year. As a recipient, I was invited to attend a series of lectures on the Ohio University campus during the 1994-95 school year. These lectures had to do with issues relating to education and leadership.
• I want to have a basic understanding of current theories of leadership and how they balance with the fundamentals of management.

Proposal

• Take the Leadership and Management distance learning course proposed by Dr. Penner. Readings and assignments yet to be determined.

Portfolio Documentation

• My reflections were included in journal entries during those two weeks. They will be on file here.
• I kept my notes, all handouts, and journal reflections on these lectures.
• My AU transcript, and a sample of course writings and completed assignments will be on file.

D. Social values such as family dynamics, political issues, and bureaucratic structures.

Prior Experiences/Education

• My masters thesis explored traditional, Fundamentalist Christian beliefs and practices related to schooling and how these have meshed with the actual reading instruction that takes place in Christian day and home schools. I explored the social dynamics related to the communication of these ideas in formal and informal settings.

Vision Statement

• I want to continue to develop an understanding of how bureaucratic structures, families, and social systems affect education and learning in general and home schooling in particular.

Proposal

• Take an advanced study on the phenomenon of home schooling as a social system.

Portfolio Documentation

• See documentation for 5.B.3. above
• Reflections on readings will be on file.

E. Educational Technology and its Application.

Prior Experiences/Education

• I have never been timid about using any technological innovations in my instructional ventures. I've used photographic slides, 16 mm film projectors, video tape, audio tape, and computers including CD ROM in my teaching. I've trained my students to effectively use these things as well. I am considered the "resident expert" in computing at our school district. My superintendent has asked me to consider a part-time position as the technology coordinator for our district whenever the position is created and funded. I give consultation regularly (without pay) to teachers, friends, parents, and students on computer matters. I've learned to successfully navigate on-line services and to communicate using E-mail.
• I certainly have not learned everything there is to know about the technology of teaching, but I have learned much on my own and integrated it into my teaching. I'm sure I will continue to do so in the future.

Vision Statement

• I will continue to learn as much as possible about using technological innovations of every kind in my teaching.

Proposal

• Because of my intense interest in technology, I believe I have met the most basic requirements in this area. I will attend the Technology in Education seminar to be taught by Marilyn Eggers during the Summer '96 quarter to become fluent in advanced technology applications.

Portfolio Documentation

• Course assignments/completed productions will be on file.