first thoughts: for me, as a student, topics are interesting based on how much i dont yet know times my estimate of the usefulness and/or satisfaction with the knowing, when it comes. I guesstimate future potential value and allocate focused attention to whatever enegery level i have available until i feel full, put it on […]
Month: December 2008
Reflecting on the use of action research to guide curriculum development
from a project I am working on: describing why I believe Action Research is the right way to proceed with curriculum redesign projects. The importance of using Action Research methodology. The broad professional consensus is that we need transformational changes to our curriculum in order to understand an Army Change Management System which is struggling […]
End of term pause! yeah!
finished my last paper for the doctorate for this term and have a full 2 weeks off before the next round of torture begins. the good news is that i was really stretched mentally this term, and am really pleased with the progress i am making and the insights i am gathering as part of […]
A reflection on Action Inquiry in Army change management curriculum review (part 2)
Requirement: 3.A. Individual Learning Memo Assignment (Max 4 pages): write a final memo on what you have learned about action research. a. What do you take with you to the next part of your program? Summarize your takeaways as bullet points on the last pages of your memo. (1 page) b. Define your contribution to […]
Efficient markets: Being vs Becoming
There is a world of difference, all you need really, in the difference between these 2 statements: the market IS efficient and the market becomes efficient. It’s the difference between a state of being and a state of becoming (a state of action). A market moving towards efficient price levels is a market in motion, […]
A Reflection on Action Research: Inquiry in an organization with strong culture
As part of this term’s work, my professor asked me to consider what I would put in a chapter or article concerning this term’s action research project. My group has been looking at the change management curriculum development process in an Army college (the Command & General Staff College). In terms of practices and concepts […]
Blogging for education: A Reflection on Ch 5, TRADOC Pam 525-3-7: The US Army Concept for the Human Dimension
Chapter 5, TRADOC Pam 525-3-7: The US Army Concept for the Human Dimension in FSO addresses The Cognitive Component- Training and Educating Soldiers. Among many insights in the excellent discussion, is the challenge to find creative ways to leverage digital technology in support of educational aims, particularly with a Millenial generation that is adept with […]
Blago & Kwame:
is there any reason for these 2 guys not to get together for a run in 2012? That would be a match made in heaven
A reflection on Action Research in education (an inquiry in progress)
As part of my doctoral research at Colorado Tech, I am engaged in a prototype Action Research inquiry into our change managemnet curriculum. One of the outcomes of the preliminary rounds of action-feedback-reflection-planning, was the establishment of a blog that would serve multiple purposes in connecting various stakeholder groups and their needs to an emerging […]
Leadership in the community: principles in action
I was grazing through our local blogs at the college and came acoss this posting that described a 2 day leadership seminar that our college (US Army Command & General Staff College) hosted for leaders and members of the local community. Among other insights, there was a fruitful dialogue on the challenges, insights and techniques of […]