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Learning Specialist/Instructional Specialist Proposal Reflection

 Reflection 


This class was a journey. I had a great time preparing my project proposal. I have always been passionate about disability advocacy, and my project reflected my views on communication and education. I worked with people with disabilities in the past, and I always believed in the value of communication. Being able to communicate provides agency and the ability to learn. I believe in my project's potential because I trust my patrons and peers. I think the Elmhurst Public Library has its patrons' interests at heart, and I hope my proposal will be heard. 

Personally, though, it was a bumpy road towards the end of my proposal. Putting all of my ideas down was difficult at first. One aspect that I struggled with the most was the design portion of this project. Figuring out a timeline and a step-by-step plan was difficult for me, especially for a project I had just started. After receiving feedback from my peers and professor, I had to readjust my way of thinking. I had to make my plan more concrete and focused. 

Another challenging aspect of the project was figuring out how to tell others about my plan. I was not nervous about the reception of my plan, but I was nervous about how to say it to them. I did not want to unload my entire proposal on my coworkers, but I also wanted them to understand what my project was about. This was a balancing act, and trying to be both professional and approachable was surprisingly challenging for me. This project made me realize the importance of marketing a proposal and how to do so. 

Despite some hiccups I had during this process, I enjoyed working on my project. It was an enjoyable experience for me because of my passion for the subject. 

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