Reflection-EDCI 626
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Here it was, the final gifted concentration class. This class was the culmination of my work of two years. My final
research project became quite the magnum opus. I took all my newfound knowledge from the summer prior where I had explored alternative means of assessment, and applied it to the identification process.
My original intent had been to explore the feelings of experts in psychometrics in relation to non-experts using psychometrics to assess for gifted and talented programs. This first question blossomed into a large exploration into the identification procedures of a large East Coast school district.
This was the first time I used qualitative and quantitative research methods towards action research and the several months I worked on this project were some of the most exciting I had had in my degree program. I would use this project as a stepping stone later when I built on the methods and information I gleaned here to explore identification more completely through a cultural lens. Please see EDUC 606.
I ended my concentration on a high note. I felt energized, invigorated and highly regarded by my professors and my
peers. This had been one of the most exciting periods of my professional life. My intent was to present this research at the National Association of Gifted Children Conference in 2013. I was encouraged by several mentors, but, alas, my proposal was rejected.
I cannot post it here due to privacy issues, but I can share it privately.
research project became quite the magnum opus. I took all my newfound knowledge from the summer prior where I had explored alternative means of assessment, and applied it to the identification process.
My original intent had been to explore the feelings of experts in psychometrics in relation to non-experts using psychometrics to assess for gifted and talented programs. This first question blossomed into a large exploration into the identification procedures of a large East Coast school district.
This was the first time I used qualitative and quantitative research methods towards action research and the several months I worked on this project were some of the most exciting I had had in my degree program. I would use this project as a stepping stone later when I built on the methods and information I gleaned here to explore identification more completely through a cultural lens. Please see EDUC 606.
I ended my concentration on a high note. I felt energized, invigorated and highly regarded by my professors and my
peers. This had been one of the most exciting periods of my professional life. My intent was to present this research at the National Association of Gifted Children Conference in 2013. I was encouraged by several mentors, but, alas, my proposal was rejected.
I cannot post it here due to privacy issues, but I can share it privately.