Goin’ Topside: Theory to Practice I
i) Write a 1500-1750 word reflection essay that discusses what you have learned about educational administration during section A of the Internship. Frame the discussion using the first 3 ISLLC standards. Apply academic and professional knowledge throughout this reflection essay. Issues for consideration:
(1) Explore the underlying value of the internship and discuss personal experiences and observations.
(2) Relate your experiences to the theoretical underpinnings learned throughout your program of study.
(3) Discuss your most important learnings during the internship and how they will be instrumental in achieving further academic and work related goals.
(4) Include strategies for capitalizing on your personal strengths and overcoming your weaknesses that will be instrumental to you becoming a successful school leader.
(5) Explore personal biases and how they were challenged during the experiences.
(6) Describe best practices in educational leadership that you observed.
(a) Were there situations where best practices were not observed?
(b) What was the outcome?
(c) Identify what actions, if any, you would have taken.
(7) Describe how administrators establish their priorities on a day to day basis. Is this methodology adaptable for you? Why or why not?
(8) Evaluate the most salient issues within the school environment that administrators must address related to ISLLC 1-3.
ii) Use standard essay format in APA style, including an introduction, conclusion, and title page. An abstract is required. Cite in-text and in the References section.
Include your Internship Daily Log, Internship Summary Log and the Evaluation as additional attachments.
NOTE: For a professional presentation please remember to include the Rationale and Standards that apply to this assignment.