What have I learned from my academic experiences in Instructional Leadership at Chaminade Univers...
What have I learned from my academic experiences in Instructional Leadership at Chaminade University?
by Lydia Villoria
1. Educational Research & Design
1.1. Identifying a research topic
1.2. Formulating research questions
1.3. Peer-reviewed resources and research
1.4. Ties into Culminating Experience
2. Peace, Justice & Ed Reform
2.1. Critical thinking
2.2. Implementing peace in a diverse society
2.3. Taking into account diversity of students
2.4. Ties into Diverse Learners & Multicultural Education
3. Hawaiian Culture & Language
3.1. Understanding the power of knowledge
3.1.1. Creating a sense of community
3.1.2. Empowering students
3.1.2.1. Ties into life-long learning, multicultural education, and diverse learners
3.1.3. Working with intention/purpose
4. Life-long Learning
4.1. Diverse Learners
4.1.1. Understanding different learning styles
4.1.2. Utilizing different resources to engage all students
4.1.3. Being a culturally competent educator
4.1.4. Multicultural education
4.1.4.1. Understanding that culture plays an important role in a student's education, the way he/she thinks and responds
4.2. Developing a teaching philosophy
4.2.1. Understanding the needs of students
4.2.1.1. Everyone learns differently. It is my job as an educator to ensure that all students are given the opportunity for learning.