Personal Guideline for Course Development: Summary of Lessons Learned at Ohio State's School of Educational Policy and Leadership
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to outline my graduate school experience and reflect on what I have learned from the Master's program in General Professional Studies at the Ohio State University. Unlike other students in the program, I will not have the opportunity to use my recently acquired skills immediately after graduation. The Air Force Academy sponsored this graduate program so I could gain the knowledge and experience to provide leadership and guidance in their Honor and Ethics Education Program. However, due to other Air Force commitments, I will not be able to apply this knowledge for at least six to seven years. Therefore, I plan to document what I have learned during my three quarters at Ohio State and determine what major lessons I must remember to be effective in curriculum development and management. Before I begin, I must remind myself that various courses emphasized the importance of professional development for educators. It is my opinion that this is a continuous process that does not end with the mere attainment of a Master's or any other advanced degree. Therefore, I must emphasize that the following reflections are nothing more than a foundation for effective course development. It is my responsibility to stay up to date with new developments in the field of education and avoid becoming complacent about both my knowledge and my abilities as an educator. Like anything else in life, the only certainty in education is continual change and I must be prepared to adapt to new situations, evolving courses, and the passage of time.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA356211
Entities
People
- Matthew U. Fetzer
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology