EDUC 805
Doctoral Seminar
George Mason University
Fall 2006 & Spring 2007
EDUC 805
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The incredible
inspiration of the presenters
continues to energize even after the conclusion of both semesters!
In the first semester we learned about journeys beginning
from as far
away as a village in
In the Spring semester of EDUC 805, Dr. Joan Isenberg (2007) challenged us to extend beyond the
youthful abilities of description through “Analysis, Application,
Interpretation” which explores “motives, reasons, and meaning making” as it
delves into the “how or why,” beyond to “Synthesis, Evaluation, and Reflection”
which stitches all ideas together into a garment that reveals examination,
consideration of influence, and impact.
This type of thinking was not natural for me and had not even been noticed as a possibility. It was a painful birth and continues to be a growth process that must be actively and consistently nurtured!
My midterm reflection was more descriptive than analytical. Through Dr. Isenberg’s direction and exigent tutelage, growth occurred. I submitted a second attempt at mid term reflection and practice example of reflective thinking, and a final reflection that showed both growth and possibilities.