When I applied to graduate school 6 years ago these were my stated academic and professional goals:
Academic Goals:
1. To gain a deeper understanding of issues related to the social and emotional development of children and youth
2. Knowledge Translation: to investigate ways to better translate this information to target audiences,
especially in settings that integrate video (taped and live/interactive) in formal and informal learning environments.
Professional Goals:
1. To continue to produce videos, but my focus will shift from Television Producer to Adult Educator. I will concentrate on creating and
applying the most appropriate video elements to translate knowledge about child and adolescent development (especially social/emotional ) to parents, human service professionals, and the general public.
2. To consult with adult educators, video producers, academics, university/college students on the design of learning opportunities (formal
and informal) that optimize video elements so hat they enhance learning, especially in areas related to child development.
As you explore the following pages you will see that I had many opportunities to apply my new learning to my stated goals.
Academic Goals:
1. To gain a deeper understanding of issues related to the social and emotional development of children and youth
2. Knowledge Translation: to investigate ways to better translate this information to target audiences,
especially in settings that integrate video (taped and live/interactive) in formal and informal learning environments.
Professional Goals:
1. To continue to produce videos, but my focus will shift from Television Producer to Adult Educator. I will concentrate on creating and
applying the most appropriate video elements to translate knowledge about child and adolescent development (especially social/emotional ) to parents, human service professionals, and the general public.
2. To consult with adult educators, video producers, academics, university/college students on the design of learning opportunities (formal
and informal) that optimize video elements so hat they enhance learning, especially in areas related to child development.
As you explore the following pages you will see that I had many opportunities to apply my new learning to my stated goals.