Introspection on Power, Politics and Planning
Introspection is the process of observing on how one’s thoughts, feelings, motives, reasoning process and states determine our behaviour. - Nunan (1992) The overarching theme of this course is on change processes, program planning, practitioner inquiry and action research. It has a political edge, looking at the sources of and responses to power and influence. It is preparation for our final capstone project, and poses some very interesting questions, that allow for reflection, critique and analysis of my current profession where I have worked as a certified program planner and program coordinator since 2008. To be a program planner is to design curriculum, write proposals, balance budgets, manage and train staff, address student concerns and feedback, build relationships, and write and evaluate program objectives and learning outcomes. There are many details to attend to that require in-depth subject matter knowledge and expertise. In addition, there are ethical decisi