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Baker, V. L., & Pifer, M. J. (2011). The role of relationships in the transition from doctoral student to independent scholar. Studies in Continuing Education, 33(1), 5-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0158037X. 2010.515569
Baker and Pifer present a strong argument for more research in the role that relationships play in a doctoral student’s journey. The authors refer to the doctoral journey being a three stage process; stage 1 occurs from admission through the first year of coursework, stage 2 is the completion of course work through the start of the distortion process, and stage 3 the student focuses on the completion of their dissertation. While the authors found that prior research has been done examining both stages
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Even with the abundance of research Gardner finds the true definition of success within doctoral education to be elusive. The author comments on several outcomes including grade point average, retention, degree completion, and professional competencies; as indicators of doctoral student success. While Gardner does not limit the importance of these indicators as signs to the success of a doctoral student. The author conveys that understanding of these indicators is needed to conceptualize success within doctoral education. Again, while each of these indicators may be utilized to prove success of a doctoral student. Gardner argues that each academic discipline is unique in culture and the experiences that it provides. With this in mind the author is guided by the question: How does disciplinary context and culture influence understanding of success in doctoral …show more content…
While Gardner found that department culture had an influence on the perceived success of doctoral students. The findings did not necessarily correlate with Biglan’s (1973) and Becher’s (1981) models of disciplinary culture. The author highlights multiple influence that affect the culture and perceived success of doctoral students including focus on status, funding, cohesion and mutual respect, professional productivity, self-direction and motivation, and assistantship placements. Overall Gardner points out the importance to understand how a disciplines culture has the ability to effect the success of a doctoral
In this post I will explain my understanding of the McClintock Scholar-Practitioner model as well as the Practitioner-Scholar expectations, specifically here at Capella University. As I compared McClintock’s Scholar-Practitioner model and Capella’s Scholar-Practitioner Learning Model, I learned much in regards to the role of each. After analyzing the Capella’s Scholar-Practitioner Model, I found that there are evident levels in learning. Looking at the learner’s side of the Scholar-Practitioner Continuum, there are distinct roles aligned with the direction of the continuum. It starts with the Reflective-Practitioner, at the Baccalaureate Level. Next on the Continuum is the Practitioner-Scholar at the Master’s Level. At this level Capella graduate
This is why the complex relationships can influence a person’s change in perspectives and a change to their
Learning can occur by design, through study or instruction, or unintentionally simply through experience (Driscoll, 2015). Capella University graduate programs build from the reflective-practitioner model to the practitioner-scholar methodology of learning. All U.S graduate degree programs are designed by faculty experts in their fields and involve advanced, focused study in a scholarly experience that goes beyond the bachelor’s degree. According to Gullahorn (2004), Students' active involvement in the learning and discovery process is promoted by faculty mentoring and frequent interaction between faculty and students as well as among students in structured and informal settings. Together, the faculty and students form a graduate community of scholars that enhances learning and discovery as well as personal growth and professional socialization (p. 204 – 207).
the relationships being investigated because of this, just as a relationship between a teacher and a
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“Relatedness affects individuals' motivation and behavior by way of positive influences on other self-processes relevant to achievement motivation” (Dawson, M., Martin, A., p.330). This shows a positive relationship between feeling connected to others and determination to accomplish goals. Similarly, a positive relationship between managers and their employees can help employees to develop self-determination that can ultimately lead them to complete their tasks.
The study, which was conducted at a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Southeastern United States, evaluated twenty-four premature infants between 32 to 40 weeks of age on the effects of music therapy to reduce inconsolable crying episodes. Along with inconsolable crying, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and mean arterial pressure were also measured. Two groups were randomly divided in the study, which was conducted over a four day period. Group A was exposed to lullaby music and received standard nursing interventions on days one and three, and group B was exposed to both interventions on days two and four. The alternate days for each group included standard nursing interventions only. The length of inconsolable crying and the physiological data were observed, measured, and recorded using a research design tool. On days in which music therapy was incorporated, infants were inconsolable approximately three times fewer, with the episodes lasting about 18 minutes less a day then on non-music exposure days. Physiologic measures were also improved for the days the infants listened to music versus the days when they did not.
When one enters a new academic discourse community, they experience a rite of passage, a coming-of-age passage. The rite of passage is the process of the individual’s detachment from their former community, preparation for this new phase of life, and the reappearance into society except with a new status. In this case, the new status is student of higher learning. In any case, the rite of
Bartlett, G., Blais, R., Tamblyn, R., Clermont, R.J., & MacGibbon, B. (2008, June 3). Impact of patient communication problems on the risk of preventable adverse events in acute care settings. CMAJ, 178(12), 1555-1562. Retrieved November 12, 2013 from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2396356/
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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.
This article argues that there is a clear understanding of what crimes the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) measures. Citizens and the police are both in general agreement about what a serious crime is as it involves many different factors that make it a serious crime. The police and citizens are both part of the decision making process when classifying an incident as an index crime. The decision making process involves the following steps that are taken: defined by the victim, determined by the police, obvious accounts for most of the changes in whether a crime should be reported and officially recorded, personal characteristics of the offender, and the effects suffered by the victim. Studies show that crimes are reported to the police because the victim was greatly affected by the crime committed. Studies even show that not all crimes are reported to the police because the victim has a reason not to. I intend to use this article for my research to for my research project to explain why victims would report or not report a crime to the police.
Lastly, it was a great opportunity to conduct interviews with Dr. Githens and Mr. Collins. I could reaffirm the motivations and the reasons why I want to pursue a doctoral degree. Having the suggestions from the two great scholars, I have more confidence that I can concentrate on the important components of what it takes to be a successful scholar. The way to be a scholar is a long road, time-consuming, and particularly difficult work expected of pursing the doctoral degree; however, it will allow me to see the impact and growth on an individual’s development. I look forward to continuing on the next level of my education in human resource development. I believe that the way to be a professional scholar is a never-ending road, and the most important thing is to keep learning, thinking and being critical with a passion.
These relationships help manage our emotions through constant interaction and provides an open line of communication whenever or wherever it may be needed. However, this poses a question; can humans survive without interpersonal relationships? According to the online scholarly article titled: “Interpersonal Relationships, Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement: Yields for Theory, Current Issues, and Educational Practice” we emphasize just how critical and essential the perks obtained through these relationships are. Through these relationships we “theorize the concepts of academic morality on the strong and healthy relationships students establish” (Martin, 2009). Through interactions and through the successful and unsuccessful relationships we develop throughout our lifetime, we accumulate
Rita Pierson has been a child educator for over forty years, teaching junior high, elementary school, and special education. She was also a testing coordinator, an assistant principal, and a counselor, bringing a special energy into every role. Rita Pierson gives this speech to an intended audience of educators throughout the world, showing how relationships can affect a child’s academic studies. I believe Rita’s speech is appropriate for her intended audience because there are some educators out there who do not believe in relationships can alter a child’s view on education.