So here we are at the end... and the beginning!
It seems like only yesterday when I began this journey through the MAPP DTP, and here we are having almost reached a conclusion. The final written submission has just gone in, and its just finals next week for presentation and viva.
How do I feel??!!!
Relief? - Yes, it hasn't been an easy road for a number of reasons and a weight will certainly be lifted, I will be able to watch Netflix without regret that I should be studying!
Proud? - Definitely. I wasn't sure that I could complete this, and no matter the outcome, I am incredibly proud of myself for staying the course and achieving what I have?
Sad? - Yes a little. In some ways I have only just got my head around this research thingy, sorted my philosophy from my methodology and epistemological from my ethnographic! I'm a little sorry to leave it behind now! Ive also made some lifelong friends (Yep the other parts of the 3 musketeers... you know who you are) without whom I never would have made it this far and who have inspired me throughout
Changed? - Absolutely. My goal at the start of this process was to finish it! I had little thought for the learning that would take place, and even less for the change it would make to my practice. Ive learnt so much about myself that I couldn't fail to be changed and my whole professional practice has a new lease of life which resonates onto my students
Excited? - I sure am. I cant wait to see where this journey takes me next! I thought that my path was set, but now the ball is rolling I don't want it to stop! I uncovered so many interesting things during my inquiry that I need to know more, and see how it is applied
So its the end... and the beginning.... where will it end.....who knows!!!!
Monday, 21 May 2018
Monday, 6 February 2017
Beginning a journey
And so my journey of MAPP begins. We started with a Skype introduction with Adesola, Helen and the rest of the people starting their journey with me. It is interesting to see the varied backgrounds and experiences that have lead us all here to the same place.
I am reading as many of the suggested materials as I get time to, really to try and answer the question that I posed in my last post. How do I know what I know? Something which has resonated with me is Knud Illeris, (2004),"A model for learning in working life" where the connection is made between working, social interactions and learning and this has started me thinking about the connection between these areas as opposed to seeing them as individual elements. I think this will help in trying to identify my AOL's as I will be seeing the outcomes in a more holistic manner.
Reflectivity and reflexivity are also areas that are currently floating around in my mind as I try to work these considerations more into my daily life.
I made the decision to write this blog in the public domain without my full name/position of employment etc as I feel I will be able to be more reflective without the thought that a potential sponsor/colleague/course attendee will be reviewing my thoughts. I am also trying to find my own style of writing which will meet a 'middle ground'. I have spent a lot of time writing very formally (Dear Sir/Madam, with reference to your previous correspondence.....etc!) that a more conversational style seems a little alien, however I am finding it somewhat liberating, so hope that my ramblings will get the brain cells working!
My main concern at the moment is time. Having received dates for submissions and cross-referencing these with existing work commitments, it seems that they already clash, and with that in mind, I know that I am going to have to be very organised and ahead of the deadlines to be in on time, my concern is to read everything which could be relevant before I start so as to avoid repeating areas as I become more informed.
I am really interested to know how others are going to work their timetable out to achieve everything.
Em
I am reading as many of the suggested materials as I get time to, really to try and answer the question that I posed in my last post. How do I know what I know? Something which has resonated with me is Knud Illeris, (2004),"A model for learning in working life" where the connection is made between working, social interactions and learning and this has started me thinking about the connection between these areas as opposed to seeing them as individual elements. I think this will help in trying to identify my AOL's as I will be seeing the outcomes in a more holistic manner.
Reflectivity and reflexivity are also areas that are currently floating around in my mind as I try to work these considerations more into my daily life.
I made the decision to write this blog in the public domain without my full name/position of employment etc as I feel I will be able to be more reflective without the thought that a potential sponsor/colleague/course attendee will be reviewing my thoughts. I am also trying to find my own style of writing which will meet a 'middle ground'. I have spent a lot of time writing very formally (Dear Sir/Madam, with reference to your previous correspondence.....etc!) that a more conversational style seems a little alien, however I am finding it somewhat liberating, so hope that my ramblings will get the brain cells working!
My main concern at the moment is time. Having received dates for submissions and cross-referencing these with existing work commitments, it seems that they already clash, and with that in mind, I know that I am going to have to be very organised and ahead of the deadlines to be in on time, my concern is to read everything which could be relevant before I start so as to avoid repeating areas as I become more informed.
I am really interested to know how others are going to work their timetable out to achieve everything.
Em
Monday, 16 January 2017
MA PP DTP
Hi! Well here we are at my first blog!
So I have just embarked on the MAPP DTP, I am hoping to learn lots and not least about myself. Reading through the handbook it is apparent that I need to start thinking a lot more about what I do, how I do it and what effect this has in an ethical sense. I have started to consider the difference, or rather the different context of the word 'experience'. Realising the experience I have gained through having an experience! I have never really thought of it in that way before so it is an interesting concept. I have always considered myself a 'jack of all trades', in that my working day can find me choreographing, delivering a sales pitch, designing marketing materials, writing a funding bid, dealing with HR issues and painting walls.... in amongst other things! However, how do I know how to do these things?? I'm not really sure is the honest answer, so in the true 'master of none' scenario, I guess this is where I will begin.
I look forward to meeting lots of you along the way
Emmy-lu
So I have just embarked on the MAPP DTP, I am hoping to learn lots and not least about myself. Reading through the handbook it is apparent that I need to start thinking a lot more about what I do, how I do it and what effect this has in an ethical sense. I have started to consider the difference, or rather the different context of the word 'experience'. Realising the experience I have gained through having an experience! I have never really thought of it in that way before so it is an interesting concept. I have always considered myself a 'jack of all trades', in that my working day can find me choreographing, delivering a sales pitch, designing marketing materials, writing a funding bid, dealing with HR issues and painting walls.... in amongst other things! However, how do I know how to do these things?? I'm not really sure is the honest answer, so in the true 'master of none' scenario, I guess this is where I will begin.
I look forward to meeting lots of you along the way
Emmy-lu
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