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Being enrolled in the MS in Child and Adolescent
Developmental Psychology program has truly added to my
personal and professional growth. First of all, the program has
allowed me to virtually meet many colleagues within the
educational/psychology field. I have learned a lot from reading
my colleagues discussions and opinions. The program has
allowed me to organize my time better and become more
responsible. For example, many personal plans were cancelled
due to studying (which I have learned to appreciate).
As an elementary teacher, I normally used to refer Special
Educational Needs students to the school’s SEN department.
There is only so much you can do as a teacher! However, this
program has helped me understand learning disabilities,
developmental pathways, psychological disorders and much
more. I’ve found the course material to be very useful when it
comes to interventions and helping children. Now, I can
hopefully utilize my new knowledge in the classroom. Most
importantly, this program has taught me to become more
sensitive towards the unique needs of children/adults.
Being an advocate of social change is important. “In many
societies around the world, teachers are looked upon as the
individuals who can help to bring about positive changes in the
lives of people.” (Bourn, 2016, p. 63). Learning, global
education and education development are closely related to
personal and social change elements (Bourn, 2016). Studies
suggest that teachers need to look beyond raising awareness of
specific issues; they needs to encourage students to have their
own voice, take action and promote their own unique skills to
make a difference (Bourn, 2016). The MS program has taught
me to create my own mission of social change to inspire
children (students) to act in positive manners. I will try my best
to be a social change agent within my classroom by fighting
harmful stereotypes, applying theory/ evidence based
information to practice, creating an anti-bias environment and
educating ‘the whole child’, focusing on their social-emotional
development in addition to their learning experiences. To
contribute to social change, I must be knowledgeable about
specific problems and the reasons contributing to those
problems. To contribute to social change, I will try to allow
students to practice how to think, instead of what to think.
Finally, one person who has truly offered their support
during the entire program is my husband, Karim. Karim has
offered much emotional support and encouragement during
these 2 years, he also offered help and advice. These 2 years
have passed by very quickly! He was truly patient and
understanding while listening to many of my psychological
analyses (many of them could be wrong I presume :D) . I
dedicate my degree to him and ofcourse to all my colleagues
and professors in the program who were supportive.
Reference
Bourn, D. (2016). Teachers as agents of social change.
International Journal of Development Education and Global
Learning
. 63-77. Retrieved from:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303011794_Teachers_
as_agents_of_social_change

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  • 2. information to practice, creating an anti-bias environment and educating ‘the whole child’, focusing on their social-emotional development in addition to their learning experiences. To contribute to social change, I must be knowledgeable about specific problems and the reasons contributing to those problems. To contribute to social change, I will try to allow students to practice how to think, instead of what to think. Finally, one person who has truly offered their support during the entire program is my husband, Karim. Karim has offered much emotional support and encouragement during these 2 years, he also offered help and advice. These 2 years have passed by very quickly! He was truly patient and understanding while listening to many of my psychological analyses (many of them could be wrong I presume :D) . I dedicate my degree to him and ofcourse to all my colleagues and professors in the program who were supportive. Reference Bourn, D. (2016). Teachers as agents of social change. International Journal of Development Education and Global Learning . 63-77. Retrieved from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303011794_Teachers_ as_agents_of_social_change