Author Archives: Amanda Dillon

Educational Jargon

As I have moved through my career as an educator and student of education, I have encountered numerous terms that, though unfamiliar at first, are now a part of my everyday vocabulary. Unlike terms associated with specific scientific disciplines, or … Continue reading

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Educational Research

In the field of education, there are many opportunities for research using a variety of methods. As part of the doctoral program, all students are required to take 4 courses in research methods divided between qualitative and quantitative methods. Depending … Continue reading

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Balancing Being a TA with Your Coursework

Keeping with the theme of being a TA, which I agree has been a valuable experience, I am going to expand on Alexandra’s second point: Time Management. Being a TA at Rutgers commits you to 15 hours of work per … Continue reading

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