This week's reading was a refresher with the different developmental theories studied in the student development class. This time I was able to see the different developmental theories in a holistic approach. I enjoyed the way Natasha addressed the questions and she linked the case study to the theories. I also appreciate the fact that she asked the question in different angles which gives every student the oppportunity to address it. Had she not included "student" I would not have been able to participate as I do not have any issue that I could share as an educator or administrator.
On a different note, I found the reading of the theoretical resistance and the five assumptions rather thought provoking. I have dealt a lot with change resistance at home, work, church and school but I have never really paid attention to the theoretical resistance aspect. It reminds me of a former vice president that I worked with in the refugee world who did not have a bachelor degree but whow was incredibly gifted and was excellent at her work. Since she relied mostly on her expertise based on her experience, she did not support much educational theories that go against her thinking. Now I can qualify her attitude as exhibiting theoretical resistance which helped her keep her position in this rapidly evolving postmodern world. I really enjoyed the reading and I am looking toward the next.
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ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed the assigned reading just as you did. What made me so excited was the text on theory resistance. There are lots of debates as to whether theory is more important than practice and vice versa and there seem not to have moratorium on such debates. From my understanding, there is no practice without theoretical principles. the issue is that people execute thier duties without knowing if they apply theory or not. Those who knows the theories conciously apply and I think we are all encourage to study these theories in details and apply them in our work places.
I like what you said about the person that has experience. We need these kinds of experience. What I am thinking about is if the students study students serve as a major and the college do some coaching to the new employs and mentor them to have this kinds of skills.
ReplyDeleteI aggree with your assessment of the reading and the assignment. I found the theories presented and our instructor's assignment to be very inclusive. I too was able to participate from a student perspective as I work towards aligning my prior experiences with the principals and theoris that I am learining in the AU Leadership program.
ReplyDeleteI find the PTP to be very practical and logical. the Theory resistance aspect was of interest to me as well and I would question: "If a person only has years of experience to rely on, would resistance to change or new ideas, be a reasonable classification of their disposition towards theoretical support?" and " How would the presentation of theory factor into their response?"