Introduction to Educational Research Assignment 2022

Running head: INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH 1
Introduction to Educational Research
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INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH 2
After the completion of this course, I want to pursue a career as an academic advisor
in a university department. There are several reasons why my professional interests are
aligned towards this particular career, including the desire to assist students in optimizing
their academic potential. University education lacks the rigidity associated with high school,
and often students could have a tough time adjusting. Proper guidance is thus required for
students to be well adjusted, and not to take courses out of mere interest even when they are
not in satisfaction of degree requirements. As an academic advisor I would have several roles,
the most important of which is to act as a humanizing agent, acting as a liaison between
students and educational policy and structures. Much like counselling, academic advisors
operate within an informal setting, so as to enable students to feel comfortable. It will be my
role to ensure students are geared towards academic success, by equipping them with a better
comprehension of the curriculum. These roles are in line with my professional interests which
include counselling, and helping others to develop life skills.
If my career as an academic advisor fails, the other option I would consider is
working with kids. Working with young children has always been my calling and that my
role model, Tricia McDevitt Ortiz has been working with kids and today she is among the
most successful professionals. As my referee, this will help me get a job in children
organizations where I will practice my skills and excel in my career goals.
The role of academic advisor exists in various organizational settings, mostly
academic institutions. They include high school, colleges and universities. In high schools,
the role of academic advisor is mostly delegated to school counsellors whose portfolio is
wider in terms of the scope of their work. Other than academic counselling, high school
counsellors deal with behavioural and psychological issues among students. The role of
academic advisor is more defined in colleges and universities, where the scope of their work